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Libyan Synagogue, Jaffa
The Libyan synagogue of Jaffa ( ''Beit haknesset lè'olei Loub'') is an Mizrahi Jews, Mizrahi Jewish synagogue built inside a former hotel in 1948 by History of the Jews in Libya, Jewish immigrants from Libya. Located on ''Rehov'' ''Mazal Daggim'', the Pisces (astrology), Pisces (Fish) Street, in the Old Jaffa, historical part of Jaffa, it is the oldest synagogue in Tel Aviv-Yafo. History 18th–19th century hostel The building was originally built as a Khan (inn), khan (a roadside hostel) in 1740 near the Port of Jaffa by Ottoman Palestine, Ottoman authorities in Constantinople. It was the only Jewish khan in the city, available for Jewish pilgrims going to Jerusalem and other holy cities in the area. In addition to reception rooms for pilgrims, the khan also had a synagogue and a ''mikvah'' (Jewish ritual bath). The building was also known by the name ''Zonana House'', named after Rabbi Yaakov ben David Zonana, who owned it. Rabbi Chaim Joseph David Azoulay stayed at the khan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syna Lybienne Jaffa-2
Syna is a general union in Switzerland. The union was founded in 1998, when the Christian Wood and Construction Workers' Association, the Christian Union for Industry, Trade and Commerce and the Swiss Graphic Trade Union merged with the National Association of Free Swiss Employees. The first three unions were in the Catholic tradition, and the last in the liberal tradition. In 1999, the Association of Christian National Personnel of Public Enterprises in Switzerland also merged in. The union affiliated to the Christian National Union Confederation (CNG), and was by far its largest member. On formation, it had 80,355 members, with 39% working in construction, 31% in the metal industry, 7% in woodworking, 5% in printing, and the remainder in a wide variety of industries. In 2002, the CNG merged into Travail.Suisse. By 2019, Syna's membership was down to 59,632, although it remained the largest affiliate of the federation. Presidents :1998: Peter Allemann :2002: Max Haas :2006: K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
