Deir el Qamar Synagogue facts for kids
The Deir el Qamar Synagogue is a very old synagogue located in a town called Deir el Qamar in Lebanon. It is the oldest synagogue in the Mount Lebanon Governorate region.
A synagogue is a special building where Jewish people gather to pray and learn. This synagogue was built a long time ago, in the 17th century. It was made for the Jewish people who lived in that area of Lebanon. Some of these Jewish families lived under the rule of a leader named Emir Fakhreddine II.
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What is the Deir el Qamar Synagogue?
The Deir el Qamar Synagogue is a historic building that shows the long history of Jewish communities in Lebanon. It was built to serve the local Jewish population in the 1600s. This makes it a very important landmark in the region.
Who was Emir Fakhreddine II?
Emir Fakhreddine II was a powerful leader who ruled parts of Lebanon during the 17th century. He was known for bringing different groups of people together and for helping the region grow. The Jewish community in Deir el Qamar lived peacefully under his rule.
Related pages
- History of the Jews in Lebanon
- Maghen Abraham Synagogue (Beirut, Lebanon)
- Wadi Abu Jamil
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