Documents
This section offers a collection of documents about the Sabbateans/Dönmes, providing a glimpse into the diverse perspectives society holds about this group. Through articles, interviews, and historical accounts, you can explore the complex narrative surrounding the Sabbateans and understand how they have been perceived over time.

Puzzles
1 February 2004
In the "Leisure" section of a magazine, Sabbatai Sevi was featured in a prize-winning crossword puzzle with the clue: "A Jewish leader who lived in the 17th century and, after declaring himself the messiah, led to the formation of the sect known as the Dönmeh or Avdetis" (see: question number 8 across).

Puzzles
5 February 2004
In the "Leisure" section of a magazine, Sabbatai Zevi was featured in an award-winning crossword puzzle with the clue: "A Jewish leader from the 17th century who, after proclaiming himself the Messiah, led to the emergence of the sect known as the Dönmeh or Avdetis" (see: clue number 14 across).

Relations Were Almost Derailed
Cumhuriyet, 8 May 2005
In the "Sunday Guest" section of the newspaper, Israeli Ambassador to Ankara, Pinhas Avivi, was interviewed. When asked, "Shall we also discuss the alleged rise of opposition in Turkey against the U.S., Judaism, and Sabbateanism? What do you think could be the reasons behind these sentiments?", he responded:
"First of all, I learned about the Sabbatean movement only after coming here. This movement dates back hundreds of years, and before arriving, I assumed it was a thing of the past. However, I discovered here that it is still a topic of discussion, which I find quite difficult to understand. Sabbatai Zevi was neither Jewish nor Muslim; he only influenced a small and local community. This has no impact on global politics.
As for anti-American sentiments, that’s a different matter. Look, the U.S. has always worked to preserve Western values, and during World War II, the West wouldn’t have survived or won the war without America. That’s why I automatically have a positive view of the U.S. I struggle to understand why some people harbor anti-American feelings."

Salkım Hanımın Taneleri
26 December 1999
In an interview about Salkım Hanımın Taneleri, the film's director, Tomris Giritlioğlu, commented on the mention of Sabbateans in the context of the film:
"Of course, among the Dönmeh sent to Aşkale due to the Wealth Tax, there were Sabbateans of Thessaloniki origin. However, we changed Thessaloniki to Skopje in the film. Moreover, Etyen Mahçupyan objected to this, knowing it would be criticized, but I used my directorial authority and considered the sensitive period Turkey was going through at the time to make this change. Within the historical flow of the film, it was necessary for Halit Bey's family, who had settled in Mardin, to have originally come from Thessaloniki. This is the only valid criticism."

A Community Sheltered in Good Education: Sabbateans
Cumhuriyet, 30 April 2004
Sabbatai Zevi is mentioned in a section of the series and an overview of the history of the Sabbateans is provided. Additionally, a few points are briefly noted about Şemsi Efendi and the educational institutions established in the following period.

An Observation on the Knowledge Level of Some AKP Supporters
Cumhuriyet, 14 March 2008
In his Zümrütten Akisler column, Celal Şengör expressed his frustration over accusations directed at him:
"Almost all of the comments are intended as insults. Out of hundreds of comments, only four or five genuinely sought to discuss my views or agreed with me. The main accusation against me is that I am one of the people who have supposedly exploited this country for years (I’m genuinely curious about how we’ve done that).
The class I belong to is unclear: some call it secularists, others say CHP, Kemalists, Freemasons, or Sabbateans… Despite repeatedly writing that I don’t support any political party, these individuals seem unaware of it.
I also learned from these insulting messages that I am supposedly a Sabbatean(!). However, it is clear that my family has no connection to such a background. If these people consider all Rumelians to be Sabbateans, I don’t know what to say to that. As far as I know, I am a Rumelian without a single blood relative from Anatolia; the same goes for my spouse."

Turkish-Arab Relations
Cumhuriyet, 3 July 2003
In the newspaper's book section, a 164-page book titled Turkish-Arab Relations by Zeine N. Zeine, translated by Emrah Akbaş and published by Gelenek Publications, was introduced. The content of the introduction reads:
"What do we know about the process that led the Arabs, who had no concept of nationalism in their minds until the 20th century, to rebel against the Caliphate during World War I? Esteemed Middle Eastern expert Zeine N. Zeine’s book evaluates the 400-year relationship between Arabs and Turks in the Ottoman Empire, presenting the reasons behind the formation of anti-Ottoman ideas among Arabs without attempting to justify one side. It presents this process in its entirety, including interesting details about Sabbateans, Freemasons, missionaries, the Committee of Union and Progress, and Arab nationalists, shedding light on many aspects that still resonate today. The book, a fundamental reference source on the topic, is for those with the courage to step outside the boundaries of conventional knowledge."

Sabbatean Profiling
Cumhuriyet, 8 August 2008
The content of the news, which was allegedly included in the Ergenekon case file, is as follows:
"Istanbul News Service – In the Ergenekon case file, it is claimed that there is hardly anyone left without a profiling document related to their religious belief, ethnic identity, background, or membership in associations or political parties. While members of the Turkish Armed Forces are profiled under categories such as sect or political orientation, there is a detailed list of how Sabbateans can be identified, including features such as names and types.
The file contains a document titled 'Origins of Sabbatean Names.' The document asserts that in Turkey, 'Sabbateans' and 'Jews' systematically choose their names from a total of eight types. It is claimed that the names from the Torah are selected based on their Turkish or Arabic equivalents or by sound similarity between Hebrew and Turkish. Under the heading of Jewish names and surnames from the Torah used worldwide, a long list of names is provided.
It is stated that Sabbateans are not only from Thessaloniki but also live in the U.S., Turkey, Israel, Germany, and France, and it specifies which cities in Turkey and which districts in Istanbul they can be found. The document also claims that Sabbateans are present in key positions within the Mevlevi community, with a statement such as: 'In this community, one might encounter a deceptive 'slanted' eye appearance, which would suggest migration from Central Asia.'
It is further mentioned that there are Sabbateans who took names such as Yavuz, Cengiz, Atilla, and Timur, as well as those with surnames like Ergene, Ergeneman, Ergenetürk, Ergenekon, Ergenekan, and Ergenemen.
The document even goes so far as to examine surnames and place and color names in detail. At the end of the document, a 'Sabbatean' profiling text is included. Many politicians, businessmen, artists, journalists, writers, academics, celebrities, and senior military officers are accused of hiding their Sabbatean identities, though it is emphasized that the list is not a 'blacklist.' Finally, under the heading 'Examples of individuals who are likely to be Sabbateans, bearing typical Sabbatean names,' numerous names are listed, with the lists being accompanied by photographs."

Eygi’s Delusions
Cumhuriyet, 11 June 2009
In his Dünyada Bugün column, Ali Sirmen refers to previous statements by Mehmet Şevket Eygi, saying:
"After mentioning that the obligation of daily prayers at Galatasaray was abolished in 1909, but the mosque remained until 1924 when it was closed, Eygi immediately declares:
Those who want to turn our country into a Jewish colony, the Avdeti, have corrupted Galatasaray and made it contrary to its founding purpose".

Şişli Terakki was a Charity Organization
Hayat
In this section, which introduces the historical high schools of Istanbul, Mübeccel İzmirli dedicates three pages to Şişli Terakki Schools. The content covers the history of the school, key figures involved in its establishment and continued operation, and its current status.