Ben Ezra Synagogue | Jewish Synagogue | Coptic Cairo | Ben Ezra

Ben Ezra Synagogue | Jewish Synagogue

It is a world-class archaeological synagogue located in Old Cairo, this place expresses religious tolerance in Egypt because it is a place that contains Islamic and Coptic monuments. If you arrive in the Old Cairo area, you can take a wonderful religious tour during the luxury Egypt tours to learn about the most important historical events in Islamic, Coptic tour and Jewish history.

Take your tour among the great historical areas, it tells about the religious cultures expressed by the historical Ben Ezra Synagogue, which you can visit through 5 days Egypt tours packages, this synagogue was developed by the Egyptians because it was a treasure of the treasures of Egyptian civilization.

The library of this synagogue contains very valuable books, these books tell about the history of Jews in Egypt, you must go and see all this through Egypt short tours packages , you can take a historical overview of the three religions.

You will enjoy visiting the historical Islamic mosques, as well as the churches, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, this area is considered a religious complex that expresses religious tolerance in Egypt.

History of the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

At first, this synagogue was not a place of Jewish worship, but rather a church called the Church of the Two Shemens, but the Orthodox Church suffered from taxes and was forced to sell this church to the Jewish community in Egypt.

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This synagogue was chosen by the Prophet Moses to pray next to the Nile River, so you can reach it through luxury Nile cruises tours and see the breathtaking views on the banks of the Nile. After that, this building was followed by the Orthodox Church and Ibrahim Ben Ezra bought it for twenty thousand riyals.

This building was demolished, repaired and restored, and after a short period, it was demolished and rebuilt again.

The Egyptian government took care of the Ben Ezra Synagogue and included it in the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities. The Ben Ezra Church is considered one of the well-known tourist attractions in Egypt.

The Ben Ezra Synagogue and its religious importance.
When you enter this synagogue, be sure that you are within the walls of a great place that is appreciated by all the Jews of the world. There are signs that make you keen to visit the Ibn Ezra Synagogue. The Prophet of God Moses used to pray in this area after the plague spread to all the surrounding areas.

There are stories that say that the Prophet Elijah descended upon the worshipers in that area. This synagogue enjoys the safety of the Prophet Jeremiah.

This synagogue was a place for all Jewish sects. Jews used to come to this synagogue from all over the world. Iraqi Jews used to pray in it, as well as Ashkenazim and Sephardim.

Rabbinic Jews used to come to it and Karaite Jews used to come to pray in this place and they spoke fluent Arabic. When you visit Cairo through Cairo day tours , you will certainly request to visit the Ibn Ezra Synagogue, which is a destination for Jews.

This place has had historical importance since ancient times because it was a holy place for the prophets and all Jewish sects cared for it.

The Egyptian government played a major role in its restoration and reconstruction. You will feel the dignity between the walls of the Ben Ezra Temple. When you see the beautiful columns and charming lights, you will feel calm and relaxed. When you finish visiting the Ben Ezra Synagogue, you can visit many places because one of the things to do in Egypt is to visit places with a long history, and you will definitely decide to return again to visit it.

This place is full of holiness and tolerance. It is known to Christians, Jews and Muslims as a holy place where tourists come to enjoy psychological comfort. Do not hesitate to visit this wonderful place and be one of the millions who learned about the history of the Jews in Egypt. If you prefer to travel via Nile cruises, it is possible to travel via Nile cruises from Cairo.

Ancient Egypt is the cradle of the three religions.
In Old Cairo, the three religions meet and converge in one place. This place always proves that Egypt is the cradle of religions and is also visited during Egypt Easter holidays . Among the many places in the Old Cairo area, you will find the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which is located next to the Coptic Museum, which is the main headquarters of Coptic antiquities collected from all churches in Egypt. The Coptic Museum is a place appreciated by all those interested in Christian history.

The ancient Abu Serga Church is one of the historical elements located in the old Cairo area.

It is interesting that when you exit the Ibn Ezra Synagogue, you will find the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas very close to the synagogue. This mosque is an Islamic treasure in Egypt because it was the historical passage of the Islamic civilization from the Arabian Peninsula to Africa and one of the most important mosques at this time. Science circles were held in this mosque and it was a scientific beacon at this time

The Story of the Geniza

If you read about the Geniza, you will know that they are very old papers that must be taken care of in the Jewish religion and must not be tampered with under any circumstances. The importance of the Geniza appeared when it included the name of God, and these papers were placed in a room in the synagogue to be passed down through generations.

The Geniza is derived from the word funeral in the Arabic language, which means burial, and after a certain period of time, these papers are collected and placed in the graves.

A large number of documents were found inside this synagogue that can explain the history and conditions of the Jews and how they went to different parts of the world, as well as the rulers who persecuted the Jews in Egypt. If you need to visit this place, you can visit it through Egypt day tours.

The architecture of the Ben Ezra Synagogue
When you decide to start your tour in Old Cairo, you will have a wonderful opportunity to visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, when you approach the building, you will see two floors. The first floor is used for men's prayers, while the second floor is for women. The synagogue contains a group of columns. These columns are covered with marble and have beautiful capitals on top and you can see all this through Egypt travel packages.

If you look up, you will find a ventilation hole with lamps that emit a dim light. You will find the Ark of the Covenant. There are many Jewish tourists who visit the synagogue regularly, not only Jews, but Muslims and Christians also visit it, so you should visit it as well and we will help you reach it through a tour of Cairo tours packages. The importance of the temple will increase when you know that it was not a place of worship, but a place to spread knowledge and teach children the rules of the Jewish religion.

This temple does not contain any pictures or statues because it is forbidden in the Jewish religion. You must remain quiet and women must cover their heads while visiting the synagogue.

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