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Asmara Synagogue

Asmara Synagogue
בית הכנסת של אסמרה
Basic information
Location Haile Mariam Mammo Street
Eritrea Asmara, Eritrea
Affiliation Orthodox Judaism
Country Eritrea
Completed 1906

The Asmara Synagogue (Hebrew: בית הכנסת של אסמרה‎‎, Arabic: معبد أسمرا‎‎) is the only surviving remnant of the Jewish community in Eritrea. Built in 1906, includes a Jewish cemetery, classrooms, and a main sanctuary. All aspects of the synagogue today are taken care of by Samuel Cohen, an Asmara native who remained in the country to look after the edifice.

Coordinates: 15°20′14″N 38°56′27″E / 15.33722°N 38.94083°E / 15.33722; 38.94083


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