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After ten years of renovation works, the historic Maghen Avraham synagogue in downtown Beirut is now fully restored, and will soon be open to visitors. The synagogue is a gem of the country's Jewish presence.

בראשית י יג זְבוּלֻן לְחוֹף יַמִּים יִשְׁכֹּן וְהוּא לְחוֹף אֳנִיֹּת וְיַרְכָתוֹ עַל צִידֹן - Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore; He shall be a haven for ships, And his flank shall rest on Sidon

Explore the Deir el Qamar Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in Mount Lebanon, built in the 17th century (1638) during the Ottoman era. Once an active Orthodox Jewish house of worship serving the local Jewish community and connected to Fakhr al-Din II, this historic stone structure in Deir el Qamar, Lebanon stands as a powerful symbol of the region’s rich cultural and religious heritage. Although no longer open to the public, its remarkable architecture and story of coexistence make it a must-see for history lovers, culture seekers, and travelers exploring Lebanon’s diverse past.

Exploring the abandoned Bhamdoun Synagogue in Bhamdoun, Lebanon, one of the largest and most significant synagogues ever built in the country. Constructed in 1922, this former house of worship served Lebanon's Jewish community, particularly families who spent their summers in the mountains of Mount Lebanon. Despite decades of abandonment following the Lebanese Civil War, the structure still stands as a remarkable reminder of Lebanon's once-thriving Jewish presence. The synagogue is often referred to as the "New Temple" because it was among the last synagogues built in Lebanon before the community's decline. Today, visitors can still see traces of its past, including Hebrew inscriptions, the remains of the bimah, and the Torah ark. The building remains one of the most intact surviving synagogues in Lebanon and offers a rare glimpse into a nearly forgotten chapter of Middle Eastern Jewish history.

Exploring the abandoned Bhamdoun Synagogue in Bhamdoun, Lebanon, one of the largest and most significant synagogues ever built in the country. Constructed in 1922, this former house of worship served Lebanon's Jewish community, particularly families who spent their summers in the mountains of Mount Lebanon. Despite decades of abandonment following the Lebanese Civil War, the structure still stands as a remarkable reminder of Lebanon's once-thriving Jewish presence. The synagogue is often referred to as the "New Temple" because it was among the last synagogues built in Lebanon before the community's decline. Today, visitors can still see traces of its past, including Hebrew inscriptions, the remains of the bimah, and the Torah ark. The building remains one of the most intact surviving synagogues in Lebanon and offers a rare glimpse into a nearly forgotten chapter of Middle Eastern Jewish history. 📍 Bhamdoun, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon .

Al Jazeera's Nayla Khoury reports on the redevelopment in central Beirut that is gradually destroying the city's Jewish quarter.The district of Wadi Abu Jamil has been almost deserted since Lebanon's civil war, and houses are being replaced by high rise buildings. With the neighbourhood synagogue in disrepair, some fear a significant slice of Beirut's Jewish heritage will be lost forever.

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Rabbi Elie Abadie speaking at "The Untold Story of the Middle East" conference

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Once a growing community in Lebanon, now less than 100 Jews remain in Lebanon.