Meir Taweig Synagogue

Meir Taweig Synagogue
Meir Taweig Synagogue
Basic information
Location Iraq Baghdad, Iraq
Affiliation Orthodox Judaism
Rite Edot Hamizrach
Leadership Rabbi Emad Levy
Architectural description
Completed 1942

The Meir Taweig Synagogue is the only synagogue still active in Baghdad, Iraq[1]. Today, a small group of Jews looks after the synagogue. This synagogue located in Al-Bataween district in eastern Baghdad.

References

  1. ^ "The Last Jews of Baghdad". National Public Radio. 2003-05-22. http://www.npr.org/news/specials/iraq2003/raz_030522.html. Retrieved 2007-05-28. 

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