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|data8  = Tzfat synagogue built by Turkish Jews and named for Rabbi Moshe Alsheich.}}
 
|data8  = Tzfat synagogue built by Turkish Jews and named for Rabbi Moshe Alsheich.}}
  
The '''Alsheich Synagogue''' was built in the 16th century by [[Rabbi Moshe Alshich]] and his congregation of Turkish immigrants that included former Marano Bali Teshuva. Rabbi Moshe Alsheich insisted that no women’s section or restrooms be built on premises. The Alsheich Shul was the only [[Tzfat Synagogues|old synagogue in Tzfat]] which was not destroyed by either the [[Safed 1759 Earthquake|1759]] or the [[Safed 1837 Earthquake|1837]] earthquakes. Originally named 'Kamis Istambulia', the shul was renamed in memory of the Alsheich after his passing. It is an important historical relic of [[Ottoman Rule of Safed 1517 to 1759|Tzfat's Golden Age]].
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The only [[Tzfat Synagogues|old synagogue in Tzfat]] which was not destroyed by either the [[Safed 1759 Earthquake|1759]] or the [[Safed 1837 Earthquake|1837 earthquake]], the Alsheich synagogue named after [[Rabbi Moshe Alshich]], is an important link between the [[Ottoman Rule of Safed 1517 to 1759|Golden Age]] of 16th century [[Safed|Tzfat]] and Judaism today.
  
 
== Rabbi Moshe Alsheich ==
 
== Rabbi Moshe Alsheich ==
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== Kamis Istambulia ==
 
== Kamis Istambulia ==
The Alsheich Synagogue was built by members of the congregation who, for the most part, came from Turkey, giving it the name 'Kamis Istambulia'. Some of these people were the ba’alei tshuva involved in the controversy, resulting in another name for the synagogue -- “The Synagogue of the Ba’alei Teshuva.” The synagogue was renamed the “Alsheich synagogue” after the Alsheich’s death.
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The builders of the Alsheich synagogue were members of the congregation who, for the most part, came from Turkey, giving it the name “Kamis Istambulia.Some of these people were the ba’alei tshuva involved in the controversy, resulting in another name for the synagogue -- “The Synagogue of the Ba’alei Teshuva.” The synagogue was renamed the “Alsheich synagogue” after the Alsheich’s death.
  
 
=== Construction ===
 
=== Construction ===
Rabbi Moshe Alsheich oversaw the construction of the synagogue. It was erected in the style of 16th century Sepharadic synagogues. The Alsheich insisted that neither a women’s gallery nor any lavatory facilities be built on the synagogue premises. The Alsheich continued to pray and teach at the synagogue until he moved to Damascus in 1588. He returned to Tzfat in 1600 and is buried in the [[Ancient Tzfat Cemetery|Tzfat cemetery]].
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The Alsheich oversaw the construction of the synagogue. It was erected in the style of 16th century Sepharadic synagogues. The Alsheich insisted that neither a women’s gallery nor any lavatory facilities be built on the synagogue premises. The Alsheich continued to pray and teach at the synagogue until he moved to Damascus in 1588. He returned to Tzfat in 1600 and is buried in the Tzfat cemetery.
  
 
== Renovation ==
 
== Renovation ==
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== Valued Artifact ==
 
== Valued Artifact ==
One of the most valued artifacts in the synagogue is the Torah scroll cover inscribed with the Hebrew year 1434 and says “for the synagogue of the Ba’alei Teshuva” -- a reference to the ba’alei tshuva who returned to Judaism and built and worshiped at the Alsheich synagogue.
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One of the most valued artifacts in the synagogue is the Torah scroll cover is incribed with the Hebrew year 1434 and says “for the synagogue of the Ba’alei Teshuva” -- a reference to the ba’alei tshuva who returned to Judaism and built and worshiped at the Alsheich synagogue.
  
 
== Today ==
 
== Today ==
The synagogue opens on the Sabbath for Sabbath prayers only. It is not accessible to [[Safed-Tourism|tourists]] and tour groups. There is, to this day, no women’s gallery at the synagogue.
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The synagogue opens on the Sabbath for Sabbath prayers. There is, to this day, no women’s gallery at the synagogue.
  
 
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