Moscow Choral Synagogue, Russia
From series “The most luxury and famous synagogues”Year: 1891.
The Choral Synagogue in Moscow is also of great interest from an excursion point of view. It was built on Ivanovskaya Gorka in 1891. The official opening of the synagogue took place only in 1906. Lazar Polyakov is the founder of this religious institution. He was Chairman of the Jewish community in Moscow in 1886. He bought a small plot of land at his own expense. Construction of the synagogue began there soon.
The famous architect Roman Klein took part in the development of the building's design and the formation of its interior design. The Choral Synagogue in Moscow is a major cultural center today. You will spend more than one day studying it. A major renovation of the building began in 2001. Many of the old design elements were recreated during it. In addition to the main prayer hall, the Torah MiTzion educational center is located in the building. An interesting store also works here. You can purchase items Jewish items and books on religious topics here.
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