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October 16, 2025 Turkish Jewish Community´s Message of Gratitude to President Erdoğan
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We Have Lost Hazzan Rabbi Rıfat Romi
As the Turkish Jewish Community, we have suffered our 4th loss to the Coronavirus.
Hazzan Rabbi Rıfat Romi (Photo taken from the Struma Victims Commemoration Ceremony in February)
The hazzan (cantor) of Şişli 'Beth Israel' and Büyükada 'Hesed LeAvraham' synagogues, Rıfat Romi lost his life because of the Coronavirus. Rabbi Romi who had been well known among the Jewish community with his powerful voice, passed away due to the complications caused by Covid-19.
Hazzan Romi who had been known by the community for his voice in the Şişli and Büyükada synagogues, had recently prayed during the ceremony organized to commemorate the Struma victims in February.
Due to the pandemic, previously from the Turkish Jewish Community, Daryo Cömert, Suzan Cömert, and Yaşar Mendağ had lost their lives to the virus.
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17 October
"ANTAKYA: From Past to Present" Exhibition Opened
The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews in Istanbul opens its doors to a meaningful exhibition.
16 October
Turkish Jewish Community´s Message of Gratitude to President Erdoğan
The Turkish Jewish Community published a message of gratitude to President Erdoğan on the X platform for his great contributions to the Gaza Peace.
26 September
Now it´s time to go to the polls
The Turkish Jewish Chief Rabbi Election will take place on September 28th and 29th.
21 July
JOYBeing: A Guide Full of Hope for Those Lost in the Chaos of Life
JOYBeing by Gila Şeritçioğlu and Ann van Eron, published in English, is on the shelves by Gözlem Kitabevi.
12 June
The Greek Orphanage In Büyükada will Become a Hotel
The Fener Greek Patriarchate decided to convert the historical Greek Orphanage in Büyükada into a hotel.
5 December
New Exhibition from the Museum of the Princes´ Islands
A new photography exhibition, "The Islands Were Here Before Bodrum, Marmaris Came Along!" is opened by the Museum of the Princes´ Islands, at the Historical Ferry Pier in Büyükada.
