Neve Shalom Synagogue
Büyük Hendek Caddesi 61, Karaköy, Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey
BooKasher · Turkey
Istanbul
In the heart of old Istanbul: Neve Shalom Synagogue, the largest in Turkey, and the Ashkenazi Synagogue near Galata Tower - remnants of a 500-year-old Jewish community that still beats strong, with a local Chabad community led by Rabbi Mendy Chitrik serving Jewish travelers
- 1 kosher restaurants
- 2 synagogues
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Candle lighting
19:14
2026-09-04
Havdalah
20:12
2026-09-05
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech
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Coming up: Rosh HashanaStarts Sep 11 19:02 · Ends Sep 13 19:59
Our guide
The Neve Shalom and Ashkenazi synagogues can only be entered with advance registration - at least three days - and an original physical passport; no original document means no entry, not even a copy. Security checks at the door are thorough, following past attacks.
Our recommendations
- Neve Shalom and the Ashkenazi Synagogue, near Galata Tower, are the community's hub - coordinate a visit in advance.
- Check availability of Shabbat and holiday meals at the kosher restaurants at least a few days in advance.
Stay in the kosher area of Istanbul
For Shabbat in Istanbul, base yourself in or near Karaköy - Neve Shalom Synagogue (synagogue listed on the site) is within walking distance from there, along with the other kosher listings for the city.
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Staying near the community in Istanbul
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Common questions about Istanbul
- Where to eat kosher in Istanbul?
- We list 1 kosher restaurants in Istanbul, with supervision, address and directions.
- Where to pray in Istanbul?
- There are 2 synagogues and 0 Chabad houses in Istanbul, with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Istanbul?
- Hotels and apartments in Istanbul, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in Istanbul?
- Candle lighting and Havdalah in Istanbul are calculated for the destination and updated every week.