''Ministre français pendant plus de 10 ans, mais aussi juif français, petit neveu du Capitaine Dreyfus, j'apprécie vivement le rôle remarquable que la Turquie a rempli a l'égard du peuple juif, l'importance de l'histoire de la communauté juive de Turquie, et le rôle éminent de Jak Kamhi en Turquie et au delà....'' Olivier Stirn, 25.11.2001

''With warmest congratulations in the opening of this museum. Here is up resented the courage and determination -and the joy- of the past. Here is represented the hope for the future...'' W. Robert Pearson, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, 25.11.2001

''I congratulated all those who have worked hard to bring this project to fruition. It represents the deep traditions of the vibrant Jewish community in Turkey and is a symbol of the significance of religious tolerance for us all.'' David Logan, British Ambassador - 25.11.2001

''Avec toutes mes félicitations pour ce cadeau que représente ce musée magnifique. Cordialement.'' Haim Musicant, Directeur du CRIF, France. 25.11.2001

''Une infini reconnaissance a ceux qui ont rendu possible la réalisation de ce projet. Grande encore ma reconnaissance est au peuple Turc qui a donne a mes ancêtres la possibilité de vivre en paix.'' François Toros Eskenazi, Paris - 18.12.2001

''Congratulations to those who established that nice museum. Also for the second visit after the inauguration it lost nothing of its charm and its high emotional quality.'' Johannes Wachten, Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt am Main, 03.01.2002

''Sinseras felisitasiones a los responsables por la fondasion de este ermozo muzeo ke amostra tan bien el dezvelopamiento de la komunidad djudia sefaradi de Estambol i los aspektos mas karakteristikos de esta komunidad.'' Moshe Shaul - 30.01.2002

''Visiting here was a moving experience for all of us. We're so gratified to read about the centuries of friendship & mutual tolerance between our peoples. ''Ziva & Yaakov Kabilon - Jerusalem, Israel - 25.08.2002

''This is an excellent museum that brings to life the historical Turkish Jewish community. Specially liked the educational content. It reinforced the things I already know and taught me a great deal more about life in Turkey.'' Anne Owen Whilaken - Portland,Oregon,USA - 05.09.2002

''We consider ourselves lucky to have visited the Jewish museum and synagogues in Istanbul. It is wonderful knowing how well Jews have been treated by the Turks all these years. Living together in brotherhood is special.'' - Corinne & David Billinhoff, Ahaila & Bernie Rubenstein - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - 20.09.2002

''This museum is really wonderful. The history of the Jews coming to Turkey is very clearly expressed and I was so happy to hear how well Jews have been and still are today treated in Istanbul. Good luck to all the Turkish Jews.'' Roberta Stern, Los Angeles, Ca. - 01.10.2002

''Un grand bravo pour ce musée vraiment passionnant et didactique, qui nous a appris beaucoup de choses notamment sur l'attitude de la Turquie vis a vis des Juifs; de l'Inquisition a la Seconde Guerre Mondiale.'' S. Kamoun, France - Octobre 2002

''Grasias a todos los ke tomaron la inisiativa para la aviertura de este primer museo judio en Turkia'' Zelda Ovadia, Kol Israel, Yerushalayim - 08.10.2002

''This visit has been most moving and touching. We have always known how welcoming and kind the Turkish people have been to Jews and we are so happy to have seen the evidence in this museum.'' Julia and Jeremy Rosenberg, New York, N.Y. - 16.10.2002

''You have an amazing collection, that is beautifully displayed. You've made a wonderful job. Keep up the good work'' Darya S. Israel, U.K. - October 2002

''Very impressive for me. All was new and interesting - and at this time - very important for a German visitor. Danke.'' Uwe Tempel & Angelika Kaven , Lübeck, Germany - 01.11.2002

''This Museum is a living testimony that people can live and prosper together as long as they stay within the boundaries of human-beings and within the basically ''clean'' logics.'' Moti Gilboa, Raanana, Israel - 12.11.2002

''Ce Musée est la plus parfaite expression du Judaïsme Turc respectueux de la tradition mais complètement partie prenante de la Nation Turque. En une période difficile sur le plan mondial il est aussi le témoignage de l'heureuse cohabitation multiséculaire entre le Judaïsme et l'Islam et la preuve vivante que cette cohabitation est possible. Un grand bravo a ceux qui ont crée et fait vivre ce magnifique Musée.'' Claude-Gérard Marcus, Membre d'Honneur du Parlement Français et Président d'Honneur du Musée de l'Art et d'Histoire de Judaïsme, Paris. - 17.11.2002

''We have been so impressed with this wonderful & developing museum.. Good to see how Turkey has welcomed its Jewish citizens and valued them!'' Zena and David Clapton, London, U.K. - 18.12.2002

''A fabulous Museum. Having been to synagogue in Istanbul on Shabbat, it was wonderful to learn about the background of the friendly, welcoming Turkish Jews whom we met and enjoyed praying with. Thank you. ''Joanna & Michael Wacks, London, England - 05.01.2003

''Merci a ceux qui ont permis de retrouver notre patrimoine culturel. C'est un grand moment de retrouver ses origines.'' Norma Anav, Paris - Janvier 2003

''Thank you very much for the opportunity today to learn about and honour the contributions of the Jewish community to Turkish society and history. I will return often with visitors from the United States.'' David Z. Arnett, American Consul General - 24.01.2003

''It is very good to see the historical kindness of Turkey to the Jews commemorated by Jews in the only Islamic Democracy in the world....'' Stephen J.Jelin, Nantucket, Mass., USA - 28.01.2003

''Congratulations on the museum. This museum demonstrates the deep and long-standing friendship of the Turkish and Jewish peoples. Let us hope that we can again celebrate Jewish life in Turkey another 500 years from now.'' Alexander Schrank, Brussels, Belgium - 24.01.2003

"En nuestro primer dia de visita a la hermosa ciudad de Estambul, hemos tenido la magnifica oportunidad de visitar este Museo Judio, y saber que la comunidad judia de este pais es un ejemplo de convivencia para todo el mundo. Deseamos que perdure esta iniciativa para las generaciones venideras y aprovechio para agradecer a todos los que tan amablamente nos estan atendiendo durante nuestra visita." Antonio Ruiz Tinoco, Universidad Sophia, Tokyo. 12.03.2003

"We are pleased to see this wonderful museum in this old synagogue. It is well done!" Prague Group with Guide. 30.03.2003

"G.d bless the Jewish people of Turkey for preserving their heritage and also all the people of Turkey for welcoming Jews into their homeland." Anne & Aaron Epstein, N.Hollywood, Ca. USA 13.04.2003

"Los felicito por una excelente presentacion del mundo sefaradi en Turquia. Todo fue muy interesante y bien documentado." Michel Moutal, 07.04.2003

"Il est toujours tres émouvant de trouver des traces de sa famille - on entend sa grand-mere (Cazes) raconter ses souvenirs d'Istanbul, de Salonique et on reve... jusqu'aux jours ou l'on découvre, par petites touches, ces vestiges préservés avec amour. Merci, gracias... On retrouve aussi le sens de certains objets transmis de génération en génération..." Martin Meyer, avril 2003

"Powerful, informative, well presented exhibit." Nancy, Virginia, USA 29.04.2003

"A precious visit. It is good to remember the welcome of the Ottomans and the protection of Turkey. In memory of my father's parents, Adolph and Frieda Rix, who died in Auschwitz 1944." Evelyn Rix and my husband Jim Mc Filloway. 26.05.2003

"A most rewarding experience. Very thankful to learn how well the Turkish people have treated the Jews for over 500 years." Heola & Ben Massuda, NewYork NY, USA, 30.05.2003

"A magnificent and moving experience. We thank you for permitting us to share it - and our appreciation to the Kamhi family for creating the museum." Marvin & Madeleine Kalb. 04.06.2003

"Munchas Gracias." Dr. Jannis Niehoff-Panagiotidis, Germany. 17.06.2003

"Good luck for all future programs like this." Saskia Dönitz, University of Berlin, 17.06.2003

"Wonderful Museum! Excellent information in a beautiful building. Thanks!" Kathleen Reed, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. 18.06.2003

"This was a wonderful treat and a beautiful testimony to the history of Turkish Jewry." Andi & David Amontz, Jerusalem, Ýsrael. June 2003

" Truly an interesting experience to see how the Jews have lived respectfully in Turkey throughout the years. May the Jewish Community continue live in Istanbul and in many more places around the world." Jared Jushner, New Jersey, USA & Mark David, London England. 29.06.2003