Maghen Abraham Synagogue, Beirut

Maghen Abraham Synagogue, Beirut

The Maghen Abraham Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in Beirut. Located in the former Jewish district of Wadi Abu Jamil it was abandoned after Israeli shelling destroyed the synagogue during the Lebanese Civil War.

It was constructed in 1925 and named after the son of Abraham Sassoon, Moise Abraham Sassoon of Calcutta, on land donated by Isaac Mann.

The synagogue was abandoned after Israeli shells hit the building, leaving rubble and debris strewn across the floor. Two marble tablets representing the Ten Commandments and a marble Star of David were also shattered.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.

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Sight Name: Maghen Abraham Synagogue
Sight Location: Beirut, Lebanon (See walking tours in Beirut)
Sight Type: Religious

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