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Chief Rabbi Haleva Represented Turkey in the International Faiths Initiative
Chief Rabbi Haleva Represented Turkey in the International Faiths Initiative
Chief Rabbi of Turkey Rabbi Haleva attended the AFI Abrahamic Faiths Initiative gathering.
Mayor of Beyoglu Visited Or-Yom for Hanukkah
Mayor of Beyoglu Visited Or-Yom for Hanukkah
The Mayor of Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Haydar Ali Yıldız visited our community´s nursing home Or-Yom, located in his district, to celebrate their Hanukkah Festival.
Light of Hanukkah Illuminated Us from Kadiköy This Year
Light of Hanukkah Illuminated Us from Kadiköy This Year
During the event where the 5th candle of Hanukkah was lit in Kadiköy, Chief Rabbi of Turkey Rabbi Isak Haleva, Istanbul Deputy Governor Özlem Bozkurt Gevrek, Kadiköy´s District Governor Dr. Mustafa Özaslan, Mayor of Kadiköy Şerdil Dara Odabaşı, religious representatives and guests were present. The Menorah Lighting event in Fenerbahçe Park, was done with limited attendance compared to the previous years, as per the pandemic requirements.
French Cultural Center Welcoming the Writer Metin Arditi
French Cultural Center Welcoming the Writer Metin Arditi
Metin Arditi will be the guest of the French Cultural Center´s ´Literary Salon´ on Wednesday, December 16th.
Ladino Classes by Karen Sharhon
Ladino Classes by Karen Sharhon
Karen Şarhon will be starting to give online Ladino lessons via Zoom at the Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood of America.
Museum´s ´Jewish Istanbul in the Festival of Lights Tour´
Museum´s ´Jewish Istanbul in the Festival of Lights Tour´
The Galata tours organized by the Quincentenial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews continue...
"Now We Need Belief and Determination More Than Ever"
"Now We Need Belief and Determination More Than Ever"
Israeli Consulate General of Istanbul, Consulate Representative Ehud Moshe Eitam conveyed his Hanukkah message for the members of the Turkish Jewish Community, via Şalom.
"A Menorah for Each Home, 44 Candles for Each Menorah"
"A Menorah for Each Home, 44 Candles for Each Menorah"
Chief Rabbi Isak Haleva sent his best wishes to all the Turkish Jewish Community for Hanukkah, the Festival of Light.
Dolmabahçe Meeting with Minority Representatives
Dolmabahçe Meeting with Minority Representatives
Minister of Justice Abdülhamit Gül and Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin, came together with the religious representatives of the minorities and community foundations in the Dolmabahçe Office.
COVID-19 in Turkish Jewish Community
COVID-19 in Turkish Jewish Community
Even though positive results give us hope for the future, lives are still being lost because of coronavirus at full speed. COVID-19 has also affected the Turkish Jewish Community greatly in the past 9 months.
´Jewish Traces in Balat´ Tour
´Jewish Traces in Balat´ Tour
Quincentenial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews is organizing a ´Jewish Taces in Balat´ Tour.
After 17 Years, ´We Are Here…´
After 17 Years, ´We Are Here…´
On Friday, November 6th we sadly commemorated once more, Avram Varol, Israel Yoel Kohen Ülçer, Yona Romano, Berta Özdoğan, Annette Rubinstein Talu, and her grandmother Anna Rubinstein, the victims who had lost their lives during the simultaneous terror attacks to Neve Shalom and Şişli Beth Israel synagogues in 2003 as well as Dentist Yasef Yahya who had been murdered in his clinic in Şişli solely because of his Jewish identity.
Two Turkish Scientists, Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci are Going to Save the World
Two Turkish Scientists, Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci are Going to Save the World
The world has set their hopes on a scientist couple of Turkish origin, Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci, for the COVID-19 vaccine.
We Commemorate the Great Turkish Leader; Atatürk
We Commemorate the Great Turkish Leader; Atatürk
Today we commemorate our nation´s great leader, creator of the Turkish Republic, Atatürk, on his 82nd year death anniversary, with respect, gratitude, and longing.
Prof. Dr. Selim Kaneti Commemorated by His Colleague
Prof. Dr. Selim Kaneti Commemorated by His Colleague
Prof. Dr. Selim Kaneti has been commemorated by his colleague Prof. Dr. Teoman Akünal, in his new book, on the 28th year of his death anniversary.
´Friend of Atatürk´ Award to Hanri Benazus
´Friend of Atatürk´ Award to Hanri Benazus
Friends of Ataturk in Paris Association, LADAP (Les Amis d’Ataturk à Paris), gave the 'Friend of Atatürk (L’Ami d’A...
Not to Forget and Not to Make Anyone Forget ´We Are Here´
Not to Forget and Not to Make Anyone Forget ´We Are Here´
The victims who had lost their lives during the simultaneous terror attacks to Neve Shalom and Şişli Beth Israel synagogues in 2003, are going to be r...
Another Miracle by Cem Behar and His Team
Another Miracle by Cem Behar and His Team
Unfortunately, there have been many losses after the earthquake in Izmir. However many people have also been rescued alive from under the debris thanks to the intensive search and rescue efforts.
Great Interest for ´European Day of Jewish Culture´
Great Interest for ´European Day of Jewish Culture´
European Day of Jewish Culture is continuing to meet the participants online via the www.muze500.com website starting on Sunday, October 25th.
Devastating Earthquake Felt in the Aegean and Marmara Regions of Turkey
Devastating Earthquake Felt in the Aegean and Marmara Regions of Turkey
An earthquake of 6.6 magnitude occurred 17 km. off Seferihisar, Izmir. The earthquake was felt in Istanbul, Bursa, and Izmir.
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