Oldest synagogue in Syria shelled and destroyed

'Eliyahu Hanavi' synagogue was the oldest Syria • This week it was shelled and completely destroyed • Fear for thousands of antique items

Eli Schlesinger, Behadrey Haredim
כ"ט אייר התשע"ד 29.05.14 | 15:13

Oldest synagogue in Syria shelled and destroyed

בית כנסת אליהו הנביא, סוריה צילום: אהלי צדיקים

בית הכנסת של אליהו הנביא בסוריה

Rabbi Israel Meir Gabbai, Chairman of 'Ohalei Tzaddikim' organization, which is engaged in the location, restoration and preservation of cemeteries and tombs around the world, visited the synagogue near the outbreak of fighting between the rebels and Assad.

During his visit, he even documented the synagogue:

The main entrance from the street