Once known in Greek as Smyrna, the city has had a Jewish presence since antiquity, with church documents mentioning Jews from the 2nd century CE. Today, fewer than 1,300 remain
Izmir Jewish Heritage Project is renovating synagogues, hold festivals for local residents to get acquainted with Jewish culture and Cuisine, representing a unique piece of cultural heritage.
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