Temple Beth-El (Casablanca) Explained

Building Name:Beth-El Synagogue
Native Name:בית הכנסת בית־אל
معبد بيت إيل
Location:67, Rue Jaber ben Hayane (ex. Verlet Hanus).
Religious Affiliation:Orthodox Judaism
Rite:Sephardic
Status:Active
Leadership:Rabbi J. Azuelos

The Temple Beth-El (Hebrew: בית הכנסת בית־אל|translit=Béit hak'néset Bēṯ-ʾEl|lit=Synagogue of the House of God; Arabic: معبد بيت إيل|translit=Maʿbad bayt ʾĪl|lit=Temple of the House of [[El_(deity)|El]]) is a Jewish synagogue in Casablanca, Morocco. While the city boasts more than 30 synagogues,[1] [2] Beth-El is often considered the center piece of a once vibrant Jewish community. Its stained glass windows and other artistic elements, is what attracts tourists to this synagogue. The temple was completely refurbished in 1997.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Erlich, Mark. Encyclopedia of the Jewish Diaspora: Origins, Experiences, and Culture, Volume 1. 485. ABC-CLIO. 2009.
  2. Book: Karber, Phil. Fear and Faith in Paradise. 269. Rowman & Littlefield. 2012.
  3. Book: Howe, Marvin. Morocco:The Islamist Awakening and Other Challenges. 185. Oxford University Press. 2005.