Synagogue Ben Ezra Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt, Tours & Travel

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Synagogue Ben Ezra- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Religious Beliefs; Egypt; 5 Reviews

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Ben Ezra Synagogue, located in Old Cairo's Fustat area, is a notable site linked to the discovery of baby Moses according to local tradition. The synagogue gained international recognition in the 19th century when its geniza revealed a remarkable collection of Jewish manuscripts, written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Judeo-Arabic. Known as the Cairo Geniza, these documents, spanning over a thousand years, provided valuable insights into the social, religious, and daily lives of Jewish and other Middle Eastern communities. After extensive renovations in 2023, the synagogue continues to serve as a museum, offering a window into the rich cultural and religious history of the region.

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Reviews of Ben Ezra Synagogue

Efe Gee

3
Reviewed: 2024-04-01

It's a beautiful little synagogue, but unfortunately, we weren't allowed to take any photos inside, which I thought was rather unfair.
Grace McGeachin

5
Reviewed: 2021-08-09

To me the most visually stunning building within the Religious Complex, a serene joy to my eyes, a true masterpiece.
macedonboy

4
Reviewed: 2020-01-01

Ben Ezra Synagogue is a synagogue that more of a tourist attraction in Coptic Cairo more than a place of worship due to the few Jews still in Egypt. The building doesn’t look like much, but the inside has been attractively restored and certainly looks pretty. Pity no photos are allowed though.
V Vivian

5
Reviewed: 2019-08-15

Historically pharaoh's daughter saves baby Moses in a crib here and Moses prayed here before meeting pharaoh and history of prophet Jeremiah meeting Alexander the great.
SAIRUS

5
Reviewed: 2017-01-25

The Ben Ezra Synagogue is the most beautiful and oldest Synagogue in Cairo / Egypt . There is so much beautiful history about this place back to Mosses and Rambam time . Another important thing about the BenEzra that the Cairo Genizah was discovered there in the 2nd floor, sadly it's all taken to the UK . Over all its an amazing place worth visiting .