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Magen Abraham Synagogue
בית הכנסת מגן אברהם
Magen Abraham Synagogue; בית הכנסת מגן אברהם
	Exterior of Synagogue
Religion
Affiliation	Orthodox Judaism
District	Ahmedabad district
Province	Gujarat
Rite	Sephardic
Year consecrated	2 September 1934
Status	Active
Location
Location	Ahmedabad
	Shown within Ahmedabad Magen Abraham Synagogue (Gujarat)
Geographic coordinates	23°01′19″N 72°35′02″E / 23.0220282°N 72.583874°E
Website
	MagenAbraham.20m.com

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Magen Abraham Synagogue is the only Jewish synagogue of Gujarat state situated in Ahmedabad, India.^[1] It was built in 1934 using donations from members of the Bene Israel Jewish community of the state.

History and location

The corner stone of the synagogue was laid on 19 October 1933 by Abigailbai Benjamin Issac Bhonker. The synagogue was consecrated on 2 September 1934.^[1] The synagogue stands across the street from a Parsi Fire Temple at Bukhara Mohulla in Khamasa in the old Ahmedabad. It is included in the heritage list of the city.^[1]

Architecture

The synagogue is built in the Indo-Judaic art deco style with marble chequered floors and a large ark.^[2] It is built in an Indo-Judaica architectural form. The furniture consists of movable pews arranged around a central Bimah. The Ark contains multiple Torahs of many sizes and in hard cases. The women's balcony is unusual (as compared to other synagogues in India) in that it is not supported by pillars. The synagogue has Grecian pillars with triangular roof and high ceiling. There are several religious artifacts including artistic grills, stained glass windows and chandeliers.^[1]

Community

The Jewish community in Ahmedabad has shrunk considerably in the past few decades with many families emigrating to Israel, the United States and Europe. There were 120 members in 2020.^[3] Members of the community have been prominent in the educational field in Ahmedabad. Notable institutions include the Nelson's group of schools, the Best School and many others.

Culture

The synagogue has a small but still active community. The communal celebration of Pesah (Passover) still takes place and High Holy Days are observed annually.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d John, Paul (13 April 2015). "Only synagogue in state enshrined in heritage list". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
^ jafri, furqaan. "Ahmedabad's Bene Israel Jewish Community: An Overlooked Minority". www.thecitizen.in. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
^ Jain, Saudamini (25 April 2020). "India's Jewish 'Microscopic Minority' Feels Safe From the Coronavirus — for Now". Haaretz. Retrieved 20 May 2022.

External links

Official site

[John_2015-1] John, Paul (13 April 2015). "Only synagogue in state enshrined in heritage list". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 January 2016.

[2] ri, furqaan. "Ahmedabad's Bene Israel Jewish Community: An Overlooked Minority". www.thecitizen.in. Retrieved 20 May 2022.

[3] Jain, Saudamini (25 April 2020). "India's Jewish 'Microscopic Minority' Feels Safe From the Coronavirus — for Now". Haaretz. Retrieved 20 May 2022.

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-'''Magen Abraham Synagogue''' is the only synagogue of [[Gujarat]] state situated in [[Ahmedabad|Ahmedabad, India]]. It was built in 1934 using donations from members of the [[Bene Israel]] Jewish community throughout [[Gujarat]] state. Members travel from great distances for the [[High Holy Days]] to here.
+'''Magen Abraham Synagogue''' is the only Jewish [[synagogue]] of [[Gujarat]] state situated in [[Ahmedabad|Ahmedabad, India]].<ref name="John 2015">{{cite web | last=John | first=Paul | title=Only synagogue in state enshrined in heritage list | website=The Times of India | date=13 April 2015 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Only-synagogue-in-state-enshrined-in-heritage-list/articleshow/46902010.cms | access-date=1 January 2016}}</ref> It was built in 1934 using donations from members of the [[Bene Israel]] Jewish community of the state.
+==History and location==
+The corner stone of the synagogue was laid on 19 October 1933 by Abigailbai Benjamin Issac Bhonker. The synagogue was consecrated on 2 September 1934.<ref name="John 2015"/>  The synagogue stands across the street from a [[Parsi]] Fire Temple at Bukhara Mohulla in Khamasa in the [[old Ahmedabad]]. It is included in the heritage list of the city.<ref name="John 2015"/>
 ==Architecture==
+[[File:Synagogue Madhupura Ahmedabad India.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Magen Abraham Synagogue]]
-The synagogue is built in the Art deco style with marble chequered floors and a large ark. The furniture consists of movable pews arranged around a central Bimah. The Ark contains multiple Torahs of many sizes and in hard cases. The women's balcony is unusual (as compared to other synagogues in India) in that it is not supported by pillars.  The Synagogue is located within the [[old Ahmedabad]] and stands across the street from a [[Parsi]] Fire Temple.
+The synagogue is built in the Indo-Judaic art deco style with marble chequered floors and a large ark.<ref>{{Cite web |last=jafri |first=furqaan |title=Ahmedabad’s Bene Israel Jewish Community: An Overlooked Minority |url=https://www.thecitizen.in/index.php/en/newsdetail/index/9/15587/ahmedabads-bene-israel-jewish-community-an-overlooked-minority |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=www.thecitizen.in |language=en-US}}</ref> It is built in an Indo-Judaica [[architectural form]]. The furniture consists of movable pews arranged around a central Bimah. The Ark contains multiple Torahs of many sizes and in hard cases. The women's balcony is unusual (as compared to other synagogues in India) in that it is not supported by pillars. The synagogue has Grecian pillars with triangular roof and high ceiling. There are several religious artifacts including artistic grills, stained glass windows and chandeliers.<ref name="John 2015"/>
-The only Jewish synagogue of the State of Gujarat, 81-year-old Magen Abraham Synagogue at Bukhara Mohulla in Khamasa in the Walled City of Ahmedabad, now has the state archaeological department's nod to be included in the city's heritage list. The list has been prepared by heritage and conservation committee and INTACH for the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC).<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Only-synagogue-in-state-enshrined-in-heritage-list/articleshow/46902010.cms</ref>
 ==Community==
-The Jewish community in [[Ahmedabad]] has shrunk considerably in the past few decades with many families emigrating to [[Israel]], the [[United States]] and [[Europe]].
+The Jewish community in [[Ahmedabad]] has shrunk considerably in the past few decades with many families emigrating to [[Israel]], the [[United States]] and [[Europe]]. There were 120 members in 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jain |first=Saudamini |date=April 25, 2020 |title=India’s Jewish ‘Microscopic Minority’ Feels Safe From the Coronavirus — for Now |language=en |work=Haaretz |url=https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/asia-and-australia/.premium-india-s-jewish-microscopic-minority-feels-safe-from-the-coronavirus-for-now-1.8793894 |access-date=2022-05-20}}</ref> Members of the community have been prominent in the educational field in [[Ahmedabad]]. Notable institutions include the Nelson's group of schools, the Best School and many others.
-Members of the community have been prominent in the Educational field in [[Ahmedabad]]. Notable institutions include the Nelson's group of schools, the Best School and many others. The Nelson's group also includes an International school which follows the standards of the [[University of Cambridge]] International Examinations.
 ==Culture==
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 * [http://www.magenabraham.20m.com Official site]
-{{coord missing|Gujarat}}
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 [[Category:Bene Israel]]
 [[Category:Synagogues in India]]
 [[Category:Art Deco synagogues]]
-[[Category:Places of worship in Ahmedabad]]
+[[Category:Orthodox Judaism in India]]
+[[Category:Orthodox synagogues]]
+[[Category:Religious buildings and structures in Ahmedabad]]
 [[Category:Sephardi Jewish culture in India]]
 [[Category:Sephardi synagogues]]

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