Asmara Synagogue בית הכנסת של אסמרה |
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Location | Haile Mariam Mammo Street 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