Temple Beth-El (Casablanca)
The Temple Beth-El (Hebrew: בית הכנסת בית־אל, romanized: Béit hak'néset Bēṯ-ʾEl, lit. 'Synagogue of the House of God'; Arabic: معبد بيت إيل, romanized: Maʿbad bayt ʾĪl, lit. 'Temple of the House of El') is a Jewish synagogue in Casablanca, Morocco. While the city boasts more than 30 synagogues,[1][2] Beth-El is often considered the center piece of a once vibrant Jewish community. Its stained glass windows and other artistic elements, is what attracts tourists to this synagogue. The temple was completely refurbished in 1997.[3]
| Beth-El Synagogue | |
|---|---|
בית הכנסת בית־אל معبد بيت إيل | |
 Interior of Beth-El | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Rite | Sephardic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Leadership | Rabbi J. Azuelos |
| Location | |
| Location | 67, Rue Jaber ben Hayane (ex. Verlet Hanus). |
References
- Erlich, Mark (2009). Encyclopedia of the Jewish Diaspora: Origins, Experiences, and Culture, Volume 1. ABC-CLIO. p. 485.
- Karber, Phil (2012). Fear and Faith in Paradise. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 269.
- Howe, Marvin (2005). Morocco:The Islamist Awakening and Other Challenges. Oxford University Press. p. 185.
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