Jump to content

Temple Beth-El (Casablanca)

Coordinates: 33°35′48.54″N 7°37′46.74″W / 33.5968167°N 7.6296500°W / 33.5968167; -7.6296500
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

For similarly named synagogues, see Beth-El.
Beth-El Synagogue
  • Hebrew: בית הכנסת בית־אל
  • Arabic: معبد بيت إيل
The synagogue interior, in 2017
Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism
RiteNusach Sefard
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue
LeadershipRabbi J. Azuelos
StatusActive
Notable artworksMarc Chagall-inspired stained glass windows
Location
Location67, Rue Jaber ben Hayane (ex. Verlet Hanus), Sidi Belyout, Casablanca
CountryMorocco
Temple Beth-El (Casablanca) is located in Greater Casablanca
Temple Beth-El (Casablanca)
Location of the synagogue in Greater Casablanca
Geographic coordinates33°35′48.54″N 7°37′46.74″W / 33.5968167°N 7.6296500°W / 33.5968167; -7.6296500
Capacity500 worshippers

The Temple Beth-El (Hebrew: בית הכנסת בית־אל, romanized: Béit hak'néset Bēṯ-ʾEl, lit. 'Synagogue of the House of God'; Arabic: معبد بيت إيل, romanized: Maʿbad bayt ʾĪl, lit. 'Temple of the House of El') is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 67 Rue Jaber ben Hayane, in the Sidi Belyout district of Casablanca, Morocco.

Overview

[edit]

While Casablanca has more than 30 synagogues,[1][2][a] Beth-El is often considered the center piece of a once vibrant Jewish community. Its Marc Chagall-inspired stained glass windows[4] and other artistic elements, attract tourists to the synagogue.[5][6] The temple was completely refurbished in 1997.[7]

See also

[edit]

Notes

[edit]
  1. ^ However, by 2020, it was claimed that only 16 synagogues were in operation.[3]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Erlich, Mark (2009). Encyclopedia of the Jewish Diaspora: Origins, Experiences, and Culture. Vol. 1. ABC-CLIO. p. 485.
  2. ^ Karber, Phil (2012). Fear and Faith in Paradise. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 269.
  3. ^ Barnett, Sue (March 6, 2020). "After mass exodus, Morocco celebrates its Jewish heritage". The Jewish News of Northern California. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Harroch, Meyer (March 8, 2023). "Exploring Casablanca's Jewish Heritage". Times of Israel. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Idrissi, Khaoula (October 9, 2019). "Beth-El… an architectural jewel". Morocco Jewish Times. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Casablanca Jewish Heritage". Morocco Friendly Travel. 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Howe, Marvin (2005). Morocco: The Islamist Awakening and Other Challenges. Oxford University Press. p. 185.
[edit]

Media related to Beth-El Synagogue at Wikimedia Commons


Stub icon

This article about a synagogue or other Jewish place of worship in Morocco is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Temple_Beth-El_(Casablanca)&oldid=1255131733"