Khorasaniha Synagogue

Khorasaniha Synagogue
Hebrew: בית הכנסת ח'וראסאניה
Religion
Affiliation	Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organisational status	Synagogue
Status	Active
Location
Location	Zartosht and Valiasr Streets, Tehran
Country	Iran
Location of the synagogue in Tehran
Geographic coordinates	35°43′00″N 51°24′18″E
Architecture
Type	Synagogue architecture
Style	Pahlavi
Date established	1970 (as a congregation)
Completed	1971
Specifications
Capacity	400 worshippers
Site area	840 square metres (9,000 sq ft)
Materials	Brick; stained glass

The Khorasaniha Synagogue (Hebrew: בית הכנסת ח'וראסאניה) is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at the junction of Zartosht and Valiasr Streets in Tehran, Iran.

History

In 1349 SH (1970–1971 AD) Jews from Mashhad often used the Levian Synagogue. However, with an increase in Mashhadi Jewish population, the need for a separate synagogue increased. With the help of several other synagogues such as Levian, Yousefzadeh, and Rafie Nia, the land was purchased. The building is constructed on 840 square metres (9,000 sq ft) of land and contains four floors with a capacity of up to 400 people. Rabbi Eliahu ben Haim has been the chief Rabbi of the synagogue for many years.

See also

• History of the Jews in Iran
• List of synagogues in Iran