Azouz Synagogue

Former synagogue in Alexandria, Egypt

Azouz Synagogue

Arabic: كنيس عزوز

Religion
Affiliation| Judaism (former)
Ecclesiastical or organisational status| Synagogue
Status| Closed
Location
Location| Souk el Hosr (Souk El-Asr), Alexandria
Country| Egypt
Architecture
Completed| 1853 (rebuild)

The Azouz Synagogue (Arabic: كنيس عزوز) was a former Jewish synagogue, that was located near Souk el Hosr (Souk El-Asr), in Alexandria, Egypt. It was one of the oldest synagogues in Alexandria.[1] It is unknown when it was built, however it was rebuilt in 1853.[2]

## See also

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* Judaism portal
* Egypt portal

* History of the Jews in Egypt
* List of synagogues in Egypt

## References

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1. ^ Gohar, Mohamed (December 24, 2017). "Eliahou Hannabi Synagogue of Alexandria and the Jewish community". Description Of Alexandria DACA: Cultural Heritage Identification & Documentation. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
2. ^ "Synagogues: Alexandria". Association Internationale Nebi Daniel. n.d. Retrieved July 5, 2020.

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* Haïm Capoussi
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