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The history of the Jews in Northern Cyprus is related to the history of the Jews in Cyprus, history of the Jews in Turkey, and the history of the Jews in Greece.
Currently 99% os Northern Cyprus populations are from islamic religion and 0.5% are orthodox christians. The other 0.5% comprise smaller christian groups and other religions, including Judaism. [1]
Background of Northern Cyprus
Northern Cyprus (
exclave in the west. Its southernmost point is the village of Louroujina. A buffer zone under the control of the United Nations stretches between Northern Cyprus and the rest of the island and divides Nicosia
, the island's largest city and capital of both sides.
A
Greek Cypriot population, the flight of Turkish Cypriots from the south, and the partitioning of the island, leading to a unilateral declaration of independence by the north in 1983. Due to its lack of recognition, Northern Cyprus is heavily dependent on Turkey for economic, political and military support.[2][3][4]
Attempts to reach a solution to the
Sunni Muslims, while religious attitudes are mostly moderate and secular.[5] Northern Cyprus is an observer of the OIC and ECO, and has observer status in the PACE
under the title "Turkish Cypriot Community".
Connection to the Jews of Cyprus
The history of the Jews in
Ptolemy IX Lathyros
, King of Cyprus, many Jews were killed. During the war the Jewish citizens remained committed in their allegiance to King Lathyros.
Connection to the Jews of Turkey
The history of the Jews in
Ottoman Jews. Today, the vast majority of Turkish Jews live in Israel
, while modern-day Turkey continues to host a modest Jewish population.
Connection to the Jews of Greece
The history of the Jews in
Romaniotes
, also known as "Greek Jews". The term "Greek Jew" is predominantly used for any person of Jewish descent or faith that lives in or originates from the modern region of Greece.
Present Jewish Community
A synagogue and Chabad House was established in Kyrenia in 2005 with the arrival of Rabbi Chaim Hilel Azimow, a member of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States. The synagogue serves the local Jews of Northern cyprus as well as tourists.
References
- ^ "Religion in Northern Cyprus", Wikipedia, 2023-09-13, retrieved 2023-12-20
- ISBN 978-1-62873-451-5.
The Turkish Cypriots are heavily dependent on transfers from the Turkish Government. Ankara directly finances about one-third of the Turkish Cypriot "administration's" budget.
- ISBN 978-0-85793-956-2. Archivedfrom the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
For example, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, located in the northern portion of the island of Cyprus, came about through ... from only one state — Turkey, upon which it is entirely dependent for economic, political and military support.
- ISBN 978-1-135-19070-5.
The tradition for Turkish Cypriots is one of secularism, not of mosque attendance.
- ^ E. Mary Smallwood, The Jews Under Roman Rule: From Pompey to Diocletian: a Study in Political Relations, BRILL, 2001
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