Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
The First Jewish Hostel in Jaffa
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, December 30, 2011
1. The First Jewish Hostel in Jaffa Marker
[Hebrew not transcribed] In 1740 The first Jewish hostel in Jaffa was established here which included a synagogue and a mikve
The synagogue re-opened in 1948 by Libyan Jews is still in use
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
Location. 32° 3.205′ N, 34° 45.076′ E. Marker is in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District. It is at the intersection of the Pisces (Fish) Street and Segev Street, on the right when traveling east on the Pisces (Fish) Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Rehov Mazal Daggim, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Asia, specifically in West Asia, in the Middle East, in The Levant, on the Red Sea, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, a British Mandate, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The House of Simon the Tanner (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jaffa Port (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Whale Sculpture (about 90 meters away); The Lion Temple (about 150 meters away); The Daughters of Deborah (approx. 11.8 kilometers away in Central District); The Egyptian Governor's Residence (approx. 17.8 kilometers away in Central
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Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, December 30, 2011
2. The First Jewish Hostel in Jaffa Marker
marker on left at doorway in narrow street
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, December 30, 2011
3. The First Jewish Hostel in Jaffa Marker
looking back from opening at Segev Stret
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, December 30, 2011
4. The First Jewish Hostel in Jaffa Marker
the Hebrew text on the marker (jpeg)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
