How Israel reduced Iran’s historic Rafi-Nia synagogue to rubble (1/2)
Summary
On April 7, 2026, an Israeli air strike destroyed the Rafi-Nia synagogue and nearby buildings in Tehran, Iran. The synagogue was an important religious and community center for one of the Middle East’s largest Jewish communities outside Israel. Efforts were made to recover holy books and ancient Torah scrolls from the rubble.Key Facts
- The Rafi-Nia synagogue was hit by three Israeli air strikes early in the morning on April 7, 2026.
- It was located near Tehran’s historic center and served as a key place for worship and community activities.
- The synagogue was established in 1958 from an old house by Abdul Rahman Rafi-Nia for the Jewish community.
- No people were inside the synagogue when it was struck, so there were no direct casualties inside.
- Pages from holy books were scattered in the streets after the strike.
- Volunteers and security forces, including the Red Crescent and Revolutionary Guards, cleared rubble from the site.
- There was urgent effort to salvage ancient Torah scrolls by removing rubble carefully by hand.
- The site also included residential buildings that were damaged by the strike.
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