Abraham Temple
| Abraham Temple | |
|---|---|
אברהם מקדש | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Region | Gaza |
| Location | |
| Country | Palestine |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 2023 |
Abraham Temple (Hebrew: אברהם מקדש, romanized: ʾbrhm mqdš, Arabic: معبد ابراهيم, romanized: Maʻbad Ibrāhīm) is a synagogue located in Gaza.[1]
History[edit]
It was improvised[2] during the Israeli invasion of Gaza during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, in a converted building, as a way for soldiers of the IDF to pray amidst the war.[3]
Before the establishment of the synagogue, soldiers also prayed in the Gaza synagogue, which was established in 508 during the time of the Byzantine empire.[4][5] For 2 decades the synagogue was closed and Jews were not allowed to worship at the holy site.[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Abraham Temple: Gaza Strip's newest Synagogue". i24 News. 2023-11-29. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ "חיילי צה"ל הקימו "בית כנסת" בלב רצועת עזה - וואלה! חדשות". Walla (in Hebrew). November 29, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024. [The government press office published documentation of the improvised synagogue, which was named "Abraham Temple", with prayer times that are updated daily.]
- ^ "IDF soldiers establish new synagogue in Gaza Strip". The Jerusalem Post. 2023-11-29. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Arnaout, Abdel Raouf (2023-11-30). "Israeli soldiers convert Palestinian building in Gaza into synagogue: Report". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ "Israeli forces convert building in Gaza into synagogue: Report". Free Press Kashmir. 2023-12-01. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Zvika Klein (November 8, 2023). "IDF soldiers pray in ancient Gaza synagogue for first time in decades". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved January 19, 2024.