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Maimonides Synagogue ( , translit : Beit Knesset ha-Rambam ; ), also known as Rav Moshe synagogue, is a historic synagogue in Cairo , Egypt .1It is named for the famous Jewish philosopher , rabbi and physician Maimonides , who used to study and work in the Yeshiva attached to the temple up to his death. A synagogue was built here around two centuries before Maimonides emigrated to Egypt around 1168, following his exile from Córdoba, Spain at the hands of the Almohads. In the 19th century, another synagogue was built on the site and named in his honor. The synagogue and yeshiva are located in Harat al-Yahud, the Jewish quarter of medieval Cairo , and can only be reached on foot. In the time of Maimonides, 97% of the inhabitants of Harat al-Yahud were Jews. Along with Maimonides tomb, the synagogue contains two areas that were for prayer and rituals, one of which included a section for women. Among the synagogue's treasures is a Bible that allegedly was written by Maimonides himself. Letters of Medieval Jewish Traders . Jews in many lands .2
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The Maimonides Synagogue ( , translit : Beit Knesset ha-Rambam ; ), also known as the Rav Moshe Synagogue , is a historic synagogue located in Cairo , Egypt .A synagogue has existed at the site since the 10th century and was subsequently named after the famous Jewish philosopher , rabbi and physician Maimonides , after his arrival there in around 1168.It is believed that Maimonides' original tomb is contained within the building.In March 2010, the Egyptian government completed the restoration of the current building which dates from the late 19th century.
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The Maimonides Synagogue ( , translit : Bet Knesset ha-Rambam ; ), also known as the Rav Moshe Synagogue , is a historic synagogue located in Cairo , Egypt . A synagogue has existed at the site since the 10th century and was subsequently named after the famous Jewish philosopher , rabbi and physician Maimonides , after his arrival there in around 1168. It is believed that Maimonides' original tomb is contained within the building. In March 2010, the Egyptian government completed the restoration of the current building which dates from the late 19th century.
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Former synagogue in Cairo, Egypt The Maimonides Synagogue ( , translit : Bet Knesset ha-Rambam ; ), also known as the Rav Moshe Synagogue , is a historic synagogue located in Cairo , Egypt . A synagogue has existed at the site since the 10th century and was subsequently named after the famous Jewish philosopher , rabbi and physician Maimonides , after his arrival there in around 1168. It is believed that Maimonides' original tomb is contained within the building. In March 2010, the Egyptian government completed the restoration of the current building which dates from the late 19th century.
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Former synagogue in Cairo, Egypt The Maimonides Synagogue ( Hebrew : בית כנסת הרמב"ם , romanized : Bet Knesset ha-Rambam ; Arabic : كنيس ابن ميمون ), also known as the Rav Moshe Synagogue or the Ibn Maïmoun Synagogue , is an historic former Jewish synagogue , located in the Jewish quarter, el-Muski, in Cairo , Egypt . A synagogue has existed at the site since the 10th century and was subsequently named after the famous Jewish philosopher , rabbi and physician Maimonides , after his arrival there in around 1168. It is believed that Maimonides' original tomb is contained within the building. In March 2010, the Egyptian government completed the restoration of the current building which dates from the late 19th century. "Maimonides Synagogue at Cairo, Egypt" (includes image gallery) .
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