The Ohel David Eastern Synagogue is a

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Orthodox synagogue based in

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in the

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. Its members include Sephardi Jews from many parts of the world, especially Iraqi and other

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History

The synagogue was established in 1959. It was originally one of the synagogues that made up the Eastern Jewry Community, but is now independent.

The synagogue today

The synagogue was led by Rabbi Abraham Gubbay until his death in July 2010. The present rabbi is Rabbi Asher Sebbag, and the

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is Mr J. Oved. The synagogue was significantly refurbished in 2001 by Ghassan Cohen and David Gigi. The President of the synagogue is Ghassan I. Cohen. Services take place daily in the main prayer room. There is a women's seating area separated from the men by a curtain, known in Hebrew as a

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services tend to finish at around 12 noon to 1 pm, depending on the time of year.

External links

Official website

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