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The Sha’ar Hashamayim Synagogue (lit. Gate of Heaven) is located in Cairo Egypt. The synagogue was also known as Temple Ismailia and the Adly Street Synagogue.Its long-time leader was Chief Rabbi Chaim Nahum. In 2008 the synagogue marked its 100th anniversary. The synagogue was built in a style evoking ancient Egyptian temples and was once the largest building on the boulevard.When the synagogue opened in 1899 there was a vibrant Jewish community in Cairo.
