We have met on November 24, on The European Day of Jewish Culture.
Organized in 35 different European countries, and also celebrated in Turkey since 2001, The European Day Of Jewish Culture was held this year open to public and free of charge, in The Quincentennial Foundation Museum Of Turkish Jews and the Neve Shalom Synagogue on Sunday November 24. 2.300 visitors attended the event with a record participation.
The event has enabled the participants to travel to the culture and heritage of the Turkish Jewish community with concerts, documentaries, various presentations, book presentations, exhibitions and dishes of The Turkish Jewish cuisine, where the visitors have spent a fulfilling day.
Silvyo Ovadya, President of the Quincentennial Foundation said : “This year's European Day of Jewish Culture was much more successful than we had hoped. According to the gate records, there were over 2,000 attendance. It is very important that we introduce ourselves to the wider society. We are pleased with the interest shown ”.
