Bolshaya Bronnaya Synagogue, Chabad Jewish synagogue at Bolshaya Bronnaya Street, Moscow, Russia
Bolshaya Bronnaya Synagogue is a Chabad synagogue at 6 Bolshaya Bronnaya Street in Moscow. The original 1883 building, designed by architect M. Chechigov in an Anglo-Saxon style, has a Star of David carved on its facade. Between 2001 and 2004, six new floors were added above the old structure while the interior was preserved, and a protective shell was built around it.
A wealthy Moscow businessman commissioned this private temple in 1883, built outside the restrictions on where Jewish communities could settle. The building endured difficult periods but was returned to the Jewish community at the end of the 20th century.
Since returning to the Jewish community in 1991, this place became a center for Jewish life in Moscow. Visitors can observe religious services and experience how the community gathers for prayer and study.
The building spans multiple levels with different entry points, which can help accommodate various mobility needs. Visitors should check when services are held, as times vary according to the Jewish calendar.
The building's facade carries a Star of David carved into the stone, designed by architect M. Chechigov in a British style. In 2001 six new floors were added above the old structure while the interior was kept, funded by Vadim Rabinovich and Eli Yakobi; work finished in 2004. The complex now holds exhibition spaces called the Hall of Heroism and the Hall of Memory.
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