Ahavat Shalom Synagogue was founded in 1881-1882 and built after Jews moved to the Karsiyaka (Kordelyo) area from the traditional Jewish quarters. The synagogue building has undergone a successful renovation and conservation at  the hands of the  Karsiyaka Municipality, after the community agreed to transfer it to the City for public use. The holy Ark and the Hebrew verses on the walls were restored and preserved, and today the building serves as the music center of the city. the hands of the Municipality, after the community agreed to transfer it to the City for public use.