Khorasaniha Synagogue

Khorasaniha Synagogue
Hebrew: בית הכנסת ח'וראסאניה
Khorasaniha Synagogue is located in Tehran
Khorasaniha Synagogue
Location of the synagogue in Tehran
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
Synagogue
StatusActive
Location
LocationZartosht and Valiasr Streets, Tehran
CountryIran
Coordinates35°43′00″N 51°24′18″E / 35.716736°N 51.404957°E / 35.716736; 51.404957
Architecture
TypeSynagogue architecture
StylePahlavi
Established1970 (as a congregation)
Completed1971
Specifications
Capacity400 worshippers
Site area840 square metres (9,000 sq ft)
MaterialsBrick; stained glass

The Khorasaniha Synagogue (Hebrew: בית הכנסת ח'וראסאניה) is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at the junction of Zartosht and Valiasr Streets in Tehran, Iran. The synagogue was partially destroyed following an Israeli airstrike on April 7, 2026.[1]

History

In 1349 SH (1970–1971 AD) Jews from Mashhad often used the Levian Synagogue. However, with an increase in Mashhadi Jewish population, the need for a separate synagogue increased. With the help of several other synagogues such as Levian, Yousefzadeh, and Rafie Nia, the land was purchased. The building is constructed on 840 square metres (9,000 sq ft) of land and contains four floors with a capacity of up to 400 people. Rabbi Eliahu ben Haim has been the chief Rabbi of the synagogue for many years.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Berman, Lazar (April 7, 2026). "After Iran claims Israel attacked Tehran synagogue, Israel official tells ToI: 'Israel doesn't target synagogues'". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  2. ↑ "خراسانی ها" [The Khorasanis]. 7dorim.com (in Persian). Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Khorasaniha Synagogue" (with image gallery). 7dorim.com. Summer 2009. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
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