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Reuma Weizman
No full textDigital imageReuma Weizman was born in London in 1925. She worked in Germany aiding Holocaust survivors from 1944 to 1946. She then immigrated to Israel and married Ezer Weizman. She was very interested in the cultural life of Israel, and encouraged the display of art in the President’s hom
Synagogue Yambol, 15th century, Balat Quarter of Istanbul
No full textOriginally built by Romaniote Jews, but later used by the Jewish community which came from the town of Yambol in Bulgaria. Most recently renovated in 1875, the synagogue is now used only on major holidays.Digital imag
Painted ceiling of synagogue Yambol, 15th century, Balat Quarter of Istanbul
No full textWhere one might typically expect to find a representation of Jerusalem, one finds instead an idealized vision of Ottoman yambol (note the Ottoman bridges)- a constant reminder of the roots of this congregationDigital imag
Istipol Synagogue in Balat Quarter, Istanbul Exterior: entrance bay from side and partial façade
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Eliau Synagogue in Balat Quarter, Istanbul Exterior: view from street with adjacent buildings (synagogue on right)
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Italian Synagogue in Galata district, Istanbul Interior: general view looking east/south towards Hechal
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