Turkish Jews
In memory of Nedim Yahya, a committee member of the Quincentennial Foundation, who died September 22, 1997.
The present size of Jewish Community is estimated at around 26.000. The vast majority live in Istanbul, with a community of about 2.500 in Izmir and other smaller groups located in Adana, Ankara, Bursa, Canakkale, Iskenderun, Kirklareli etc. Sephardis make up 96% of the Community, with Ashkenazis accounting for the rest. There are about 100 Karaites, an independent group who does not accept the authority of the Chief Rabbi.
- The History of Turkish Jews by Naim Guleryuz
- Jewish History in Anatolia by Molly McAnailly Burke
- The Struma Tragedy by Ayhan Ozer
- Synagogues in Turkey