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President Erdoğan´s Rosh Hashanah Greeting
President Erdoğan issued a congratulatory message for the Rosh Hashanah Holiday. September 18, 2023
In his message, President Erdoğan stated:
"I wholeheartedly congratulate our Jewish citizens on Rosh Hashanah, which marks the beginning of the new year according to the Hebrew calendar.
Different religious faiths, compassion and tolerance are elements that enrich our society.
Special days, which enable our citizens to freely make their culture and traditions keep existing, adorn our social lives and contribute to the reinforcement of our friendship and unity dating back a long time in history.
With these thoughts in mind, I wish Rosh Hashanah may bring health, peace and welfare to all Jews, our Jewish citizens in particular."
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5 December
New Exhibition from the Museum of the Princes´ Islands
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14 November
"Humor on the Margins: Cartoons in the Turkish Jewish Newspaper Şalom" by Rakel P. Meşulam
Rakel P. Meşulam signed her first book "Humor on the Margins: Cartoons in the Turkish Jewish Newspaper Şalom (1947-2016)" at Schneidertempel Arts Center.
7 November
The "Ottoman and Turkish Ketubbot" Exhibition
The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews is opening an exhibition of Ketubbot (Jewish wedding contracts), some from forgotten corners of our homes, some as already discovered works of art, some from the walls of the collectors, some from the Chief Rabbinate Collection, on November 7th, at Schneidertempel Arts Center, after they have been cleaned and maintained.
24 October
Izzet Keribar´s "Journey of Colors" Exhibition at Istanbul Modern
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Kasadolu Draws Attention to the Increasing Hostility Towards Turkish Jews
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30 May
Annette Bat Mitzvah Club and Yoel Bar Mitzvah Club Year-End Ceremonies
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