- The Ben Ezra Synagogue: less than 50 meters from the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus is the oldest synagogue in Cairo, founded in the 9th century.
- The Synagogue Ben Ezra, also known as El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue, is an ancient synagogue located in Old Cairo , Egypt.
- The Synagogue of Ben Ezra in Cairo was originally named El-Shamieen Church, and is situated today behind the “Hanging church”.
- Ben Ezra Synagogue is the oldest Jewish temple in Egypt, and this temple was the center of many celebrations, gatherings and prayers, but it is no longer in use...
- What makes the Ben Ezra Synagogue even more remarkable is its unique location, for it sits atop the remnants of a 4th-century Christian church.
- Another impressive feature of the Ben Ezra Synagogue is the stained glass windows that depict Jewish and biblical scenes.
- Spend an hour exploring this unique district, visiting landmarks such as the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, while soaking up the atmosphere of...
- The walls of the Ben-Ezra Synagogue are infused with stories and anecdotes that reflect its cultural significance.
- Ben Ezra sinagogu Fostat'ta (Eski Kahire) bulunur ve başlangıçta "İsraillilerin sinagogu" olarak adlandırılıyordu.
- The synagogue was established in 1115, in what was previously a Coptic church, when the Copts were forced to sell it to raise funds to pay taxes to Ibn Tulun.