Hechal Yehuda Synagogue, Tel Aviv
Facts and practical information
The Hechal Yehuda Synagogue, also commonly known as the Recanati synagogue, is one of approximately 500 synagogues in Tel Aviv, Israel. Situated on the Menahem ben Saruq street in the city's centre, it is often referred to as the Seashell Synagogue because of its unusual shape resembling a seashell. The design is inspired by the seashells on the shores of the Greek city of Thessaloniki, which is the hometown of the wealthy Recanati family and the synagogue's architect, Yitzhak Toledano. It was the Recanati family who donated the money for the synagogue. It is affiliated with Orthodox Judaism. ()
הצפון החדש - כיכר המדינה (hzpwn hhds - kykr hmdynh)Tel Aviv
Hechal Yehuda Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Dizengoff Street, London Ministores Mall, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Ben Yehuda Street.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Hechal Yehuda Synagogue?
How to get to Hechal Yehuda Synagogue by public transport?
Bus
- namir jabotinstky (18 min walk)
- Terminal 2000 (20 min walk)
Train
- Tel Aviv Savidor Center (23 min walk)
- Tel Aviv Hashalom (28 min walk)