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Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue

Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue is a synagogue in Alexandria, Egypt built in the Neo-Gothic style.[1] It is located in Nabi Daniel street. An earlier synagogue was built on the site in 1354,[2] but was bombed and destroyed by the French during their invasion of Egypt in 1798. A new synagogue, the current building, began construction in 1850 with contributions from the Muhammad Ali Dynasty.[3] It is included on the World Monuments Fund's 2018 list of monuments at risk.[4]

Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue
كنيس النبي إلياهو
בית הכנסת אליהו הנביא

Although services are still held in the synagogue, it now caters to a very small community due to the dwindling number of Jews in Alexandria.[5][6] The synagogue was closed for the 5773 (2012) High Holidays because of security reasons.[7]


In 2017, the Egyptian government announced a project to restore the synagogue in a growing move of keeping its Jewish heritage alive.[8] It was rededicated in January 2020, with three Jews present at the ceremony.[9]

History of the Jews in Egypt

History of the Jews in Alexandria

List of synagogues in Egypt

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