• Behind the hanging church is where the Ben Ezra Synagogue is. People think that the box of Baby Moses was found at the site of the Synagogue.
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the most important attractions in Cair, discover more facts about Ben Ezra synagogue and the open time.
  • Located deep in the winding alleys of Coptic Cairo, Ben Ezra Synagogue is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, dating from the 9th century AD.
  • Egypt began to expel Jews in the 1950s. Therefore there are not many synagogues in Egypt but the most famous one is the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
  • Ben Ezra as an institution is ancient, and has occupied at least three buildings in its history. There have been many major and minor renovations.
  • The Ben-Ezra Synagogue is a remarkable testament to Jewish heritage and a window into the region's rich history of Jewish culture.
  • The 42 families left in Cairo have opted to live in the city centre. After the l967 war, the Arabs severely damaged Ben Ezra Synagogue.
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue is located in Old Cairo District near the Coptic Museum, the famous Hanging Church, and Abu Serga Church.
  • Synagogue Ben Ezra is an important religious place located in Cairo, it is famous for its history and building and the place where Mary drew water to wash Jesus.