SYNAGOGUE DES TOURNELLES
Begin of fasting : 9.15 pm
Arvit/Maariv : 10.30 pm (reading the megilla of Jeremiah and the Kinot)
Shah'arit (without talit and téfilin) : 8.00 am
Torah reading : Devarim 4 :25-40
Haftara : Jeremiah 8 :13,9 :1-23
Minh'a (with talit and téfilin) : 7.00 pm
Torah reading : Vayehal Moshé (Shémot 32 : 11-24)
Haftara : Mih'a 7 :18-20
Arvit : after Minh'a
End of fasting : 9.57 pm (havdala on wine only)
Look at the video of the seder by clicking on that link.
By its frequentation, the Synagogue of the street of the Tournelles is today the syncretism of the customs and uses of the Sephardic communities of Andalusia and North Africa and in particular Constantine who arrived there from the middle of the 1950s.
In addition to the objects of ancient cults reported by families during their uprooting ("Yad" = hand for reading the Torah, Sefarim, purple and gold velvet hangings, Chairs Milot ...), this article summarizes the uses of the 11 synagogues and oratories which counted the City of Constantine nicknamed in his time "small Jerusalem of Algeria".
Constantine's rite has gradually been enriched with the help of the many families of Algerian origin, Sétifiennes, Oranaises, Bonoises, Moroccan, Tunisian, Lebanese ...
The side walls of the ground floor of the Synagogue are now adorned on each side of "Paroh'et" (hanging of the Holy Ark) reported from the various synagogues of Constantine: Midrash Temple of Thiers Street, Algiers Temple from the Negrier Square (Slat EDZRIA), from the Twin Synagogue Slat Ejdida from Damrémont Street, from the Sidi Bahé Synagogue below the two previous ones, from the Synagogue by Rbé Messaoud Zerbib (zal - author of the remarkable book "Zerah à Emet" ) from José Ksentine Street, Solomon Amar Synagogue located in the former Palace of Justice at the Consistory headquarters, to name just a few of the main ...
For more information on the synagogues and Rabbis of Constantine, you can consult:
The work of Alain Guedj in french : Constantine Cirta.
The websites: the Jews of Constantine (website of association AJOC in french) and "Constantine Minhaghim".
The book of Charley Goeta in french : La mort du Mouton.
The book of Paul ATTALI in french : Les Tournelles une Grande Synagogue Parisienne.
You can see the album of the Synagogues of Constantine.
You can also see the album of paroh'ot (curtains of the Holy Ark in Constantine Synagogues).
Finally some pictures of our Rabbis of Constantine (below left the Chief Rabbi Sidi Fredj Halimi, on the right the Rabbis of Constantine):
To know more about the Rabbis of Constantine, visit the website of AJOC association.
Courses are given regularly at the Synagogue des Tournelles on Shabat afternoon between Minh'a and Arvit or during holidays, see pages of the schedules of Chabat or Festivals. To stay informed, subscribe to the newsletter by returning on Home page.
Below links to our Rabbi's classes (in french):
Introduction to Kabbalah - Course given by our Rabbi Marciano
Rabbi Marciano also teaches Zohar regularly. For more information visit Beit Hazohar website or contact the Secretariate.
You can also access to the youtube channel of Zohar.
The Synagogue is now again opened.
Please look at the following menu to know the services' times: Services&Holidays->Online services timetables.
Don't forget to call us or send us an email to book your seat for high holidays!
Rosh Hashana : from Sunday 25 September evening until Tuesday 27 September nightfall.
Yom Kippur : from Tuesday 4 October evening until Wednesday 5 October nightfall.
Please follow the rules indicated below when you will come:
- Don't shake hand to anybody
- Put a mask inside the Synagogue (recommended but not mandatory)
- Wash your hands with hydro alcoholic solution in the entrance
Please watch this video to see the rules:
1st day (Yom Tov) from Saturday 4 June on the evening until Sunday 5 June may on the evening
2nd day (Yom Tov) from Saturday 4 June on the evening until Monday 6 June may on the evening
End of Shavuot Monday 6 June (22.55pm Paris time)
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Soon Purim!
Esther Fast - Monday 9 March
Purim - Monday 9 March on evening until Tuesday 10 March evening
- 1st reading of Esther’s meguila at 7.30 pm, Monday 9 March
- 2nd reading of Esther’s meguila, after Sha’harit service, at 8.00 am the Tuesday 10 March
- 3rd reading of Esther’s meguila at 11.30 am, followed by the Mishte (feast) of Purim, followed by a musical afternoon with games, around a buffet, Tuesday 10 March
If you want to come to the Mishte on 10th march, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to subscribe. Price : 20 Euros per person.
Please send an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you want to join for this Shabat's meal which will be on Saturday 25 January, at lunch time, after Mussaf service.
You can call also the following number to make a reservation : +33 6 60 11 28 35
The Synagogue des Tournelles invites you for Tu Bishvat's Seder, this Sunday at 6.30 pm :
Please send an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you want to join for this Shabat's meal which will be on Saturday 25 January, at lunch time, after Mussaf service.
You can call also the following number to make a reservation : +33 6 60 11 28 35
