Meir Taweig Synagogue

Coordinates: 33°19′21″N 44°25′01″E / 33.322557°N 44.416861°E / 33.322557; 44.416861
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Meir Taweig Synagogue
Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism
RiteEdot Hamizrach
LeadershipRabbi Emad Levy
Location
LocationIraq Baghdad, Iraq
Meir Taweig Synagogue is located in Baghdad
Meir Taweig Synagogue
Shown within Baghdad
Meir Taweig Synagogue is located in Iraq
Meir Taweig Synagogue
Meir Taweig Synagogue (Iraq)
Geographic coordinates33°19′21″N 44°25′01″E / 33.322557°N 44.416861°E / 33.322557; 44.416861
Architecture
Completed1942

The Meir Taweig Synagogue is the only synagogue still active in Baghdad, Iraq.[1] Today, a small group of Jews looks after the synagogue. The synagogue is located in Al-Bataween district in eastern Baghdad.

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  1. ^ "The Last Jews of Baghdad". National Public Radio. 2003-05-22. Retrieved 2007-05-28.