Episode 1 of 2
Obtaining the Firman
- When
- June 23, 1836
- Where
- Jerusalem
Zoref obtained a firman in June 1836, which provided the legal basis for the subsequent clearing of the courtyard.
On June 23, 1836, Zoref traveled to Egypt and, with the backing of Austrian and Russian consuls in Alexandria, obtained the long-awaited firman. This document was ambiguous regarding synagogue construction but allowed for the clearing of the site.
Sources
- Hurva Synagogue Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26
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