sinagoga en acco
DESCRIPTION
Enviado por Daniel Benbanaste - TurquiaTRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
“Or Torah” synagogue in Acco also known as “El-Gribba” (Jarivah) or, the “The Tunisian synagogue”
![Page 2: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Acco, an ancient city steeped in history, has a lot to offer its visitors. One of the city highlights is a unique building outside the Old City walls, the Tunisian Synagogue. The inside walls are completely covered in mosaic pictures which are all based on biblical themes and were all made at the mosaic workshop of Kibbutz Eilon.
The synagogue is situated at 13 Kaplan St. Visiting hours are Sunday-Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It is advisable to arrange the visit ahead of time by telephone 050-6822781. Ask for Yaffa. There is no entrance fee, however visitors are expected to make a small donation, depending on the size of the group.
![Page 3: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Even the courtyard wall is a work of art, hinting at what can be expected inside…
![Page 4: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
![Page 5: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Immediately upon entering the entrance hall, the visitor is struck by the awesome sight: all the walls, as well as the ceiling and the floor, are completely covered with magnificent mosaic.
![Page 6: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
On the ceiling, a scheme of the Temple can be detected
![Page 7: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Also on the ceiling are depictions of the High Priest breastplate, and the altar tools.
![Page 8: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Honey suckerWoodpecker
.On the floor, pictures of birds, flowers, fish, and more
hoopoe Hawk
![Page 9: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Two Stripe Damselfish
Grouper
![Page 10: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
There are two prayer halls. The central one, on the second floor, is more luxurious. From the women’s section above it one can observe the hall as well as the Wheel of Fortune mosaic on the ceiling.
![Page 11: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
![Page 12: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
The “Eastern Wall” (which faces south, in this case) is full of decorated Torah cases (Arks). Above them – more mosaics.
![Page 13: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
The brass doors of the holy Arks.
A look into the Arks and the Torah scrolls inside them.
The curtains covering the Arks
![Page 14: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
The walls and the ceiling are covered with huge mosaic pictures,.with Jerusalem serving as a central theme
![Page 15: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
.Between the mosaics, gorgeous stained glass windows
![Page 16: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
.The candelabrum also appears in many variations
![Page 17: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
The staircase leading to the lower hall is also decorated from .top to bottom
![Page 18: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
The lower hall is also covered in mosaics, including the floor and the ceiling. On the ceiling – a huge “carpet” depicting a “map” of the north of Israel.
![Page 19: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Lion
On the floor, colourful pictures of a great variety of plants and animals.
StarlingWarbler
![Page 20: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Jacob’s dream
Stained glass panes
![Page 21: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
The sacrifice of Isaac
Remember AmalekThe Exodus from Egypt
![Page 22: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
The Meidva map
.(Jerusalem on the map of Meidva (Jordan
![Page 23: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
The spies
The exodus from Egypt
![Page 24: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Ruth the MoabiteSarah and the angels
![Page 25: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
The Ark of the Covenant
Daniel in the lions’ den
![Page 26: Sinagoga En Acco](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022020105/559c80ee1a28ab73778b458f/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
You will be able to see all the rest of the sights You will be able to see all the rest of the sights if you take the trouble to go to this very special if you take the trouble to go to this very special place.place.
http://morageng.artvision.co.il
– Igal [email protected]
:You are welcome to visit my site at
English version -Gila Kaye