Zoharei Chama Synagogue, Jerusalem

Name: Zoharei Chama Synagogue
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#119 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Zoharei Chama Synagogue, also spelled Zohorei Chama, colloquially known as the Sundial Building or Mahane Yehuda Clock Tower, is a three-story stone building with a wooden attic on Jaffa Road in Jerusalem, Israel, which features a huge, 5-metre diameter sundial on its façade. The building, constructed in stages by Rabbi Shmuel Levy from 1908 to 1917, was built to house a hostel for immigrants and a synagogue. It was damaged by fire in 1941 and partly restored by the Jerusalem municipality in 1980. Today it still houses the Zoharei Chama Orthodox synagogue, which has prayer services throughout the day for local businessmen, residents and tourists. ()

Local name: זהרי חמה Completed: 1908 (116 years ago)Coordinates: 31°47'9"N, 35°12'47"E

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Zoharei Chama Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mahane Yehuda Market, Clal Center, Gerard Behar Center, Davidka Square.

~330 ftS
Busy bazaar with lots of merchants
Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem
2 min walk • The Mahane Yehuda Market, affectionately known as "The Shuk," is a vibrant tapestry of colors, scents, and sounds that embodies the cultural and culinary heart of Jerusalem, Israel. Established in the late 19th century, this sprawling marketplace is not just a place...
~820 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Clal Center, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Clal Center, a multi-faceted shopping complex, stands as a testament to the diverse and vibrant nature of Jerusalem, Israel. Strategically located at the crossroads of the city's various cultural quarters, this shopping center is an integral part of Jerusalem's...
~1860 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Gerard Behar Center, Jerusalem
9 min walk • Gerard Behar Center is a major arts centre in Jerusalem, Israel, for independent theatre, dance, and musical productions, children's shows, art exhibitions, artist workshops, and festivals. In 2010 the center hosted over 900 events with attendance in excess of 263,600 participants.
~760 ftSE
Memorial
Davidka Square, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Davidka Square is a public square at the intersection of Jaffa Road, Street of the Prophets, and Kiach Street in West Jerusalem. Its official name is Kikar Haherut.
~1580 ftS
Synagogue
Ades Synagogue, Jerusalem
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~1460 ftSE
City, Area
Jerusalem/East, Jerusalem
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~1590 ftE
Mosque
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~1650 ftNE
Street
Malkhei Yisrael Street, Jerusalem
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~1340 ftS
Street
Zikhron Tuvya, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Zikhron Tuvya, also spelled Zichron Tuvia, is a former courtyard neighborhood in Jerusalem. Founded in 1890, it was the twenty-third Jewish neighborhood to be established outside the Old City walls.
~1610 ftSE
Square
Even Yisrael, Jerusalem
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~1040 ftS
Neighbourhood
Nachlaot, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Nachlaot is a cluster of 23 courtyard neighborhoods in central Jerusalem known for its narrow, winding lanes, old-style housing, hidden courtyards and many small synagogues.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zoharei Chama Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Beit Ya'akov, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Davidka Square, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Mahane Yehuda, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Zoharei Chama Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zoharei Chama Synagogue:

Bus

Jerusalem Central Bus Station (16 min walk)
Damascus gate bus station (24 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (16 min walk)