Maghen Abraham Synagogue
Maghen Abraham Synagogue by Lemire
The Maghen Abraham Synagogue (Arabic: كنيس ماغين أبراهام – "Kanīs Mā’ghīn Abrā’hām"; Hebrew: בית הכנסת מגן אברהם – "Beth HaKenesset Magen Avraham") is one of the main synagogues in Lebanon.
Located in the Jewish district of Wadi Abu Jamil in downtown Beirut, the synagogue was destroyed during the Lebanese Civil War. Restoration of the synagogue began in May 2009. In August 2010, renovations were nearing completion, with finishing touches being made to the interior of the building.
In 2014, a Muslim lawyer who handles the affairs of Jews in Beirut said there are only two rabbis to lead the synagogue and denied reports that the synagogue would be reopened.
Maghen Abraham has a daughter synagogue in Canada, Congregation Maghen Abraham.
