Grand Synagogue of Aden
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Grand Synagogue of Aden
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The Grand synagogue of Aden, also known as Shield of Avraham Synagogue or "Magen Avraham", was built in 1858. The synagogue was founded in 1860 by Menahem Messa. It was large enough to house over 2,000 worshipers. The pulpit was made of marble – pure, white and polished, with 7 marble steps leading up to it. The floor was made of marble sections, patterned black and white as on a chess board. The ark was built into the wall pile or stack, and covered by six curtains woven with silk and interwove
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Synagogue_of_Aden
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2008-09-16T19:04:10Z
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2024-09-15T02:22:44Z
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