Wikipedia's first sentence called it “only synagogue still active in baghdad”. Today it says “large synagogue”. The one-line description Wikipedia serves to search engines and AI systems read “Former Orthodox synagogue in Baghdad, Iraq”. It now reads “Former Synagogue in Baghdad, Iraq”.
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Meir Taweig Synagogue ( Arabic : كنيس مئير طويج ), also known as Meir Tweg Synagogue or Me'ir Avraham Taweq Synagogue , is a large Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue , located in the historic Jewish quarter of Bataween , in Baghdad , Iraq . The complex comprises the main synagogue, a Jewish school , library , and community center. Established in 1942, it was one of the important synagogues in the city. The synagogue was impacted during the persecution of the Jews in Iraq and was also damaged during frequent occasions of unrest and wars. It was restored in 1985 by Saddam Hussein . The synagogue was further expanded in 1988. After the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the synagogue was in fear of getting targeted in the attacks. Today, a small group of Jews, accompanied by Muslims looks after the synagogue.
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The opening as it stood in 2010
The Meir Taweig Synagogue is the only synagogue still active in Baghdad , Iraq . Today, a small group of Jews looks after the synagogue. This synagogue located in Al-Bataween district in eastern Baghdad.
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
The Meir Taweig Synagogue is the only synagogue still active in Baghdad , Iraq . Today, a small group of Jews looks after the synagogue. The synagogue is located in Al-Bataween district in eastern Baghdad.
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Wikipedia's first sentence called it “only synagogue still active in baghdad”. Today it says “large synagogue”. The one-line description Wikipedia serves to search engines and AI systems read “Former Orthodox synagogue in Baghdad, Iraq”. It now reads “Former Synagogue in Baghdad, Iraq”. Read the current article and compare.
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only synagogue still active in baghdad
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large synagogue
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