Volgograd Synagogue, Synagogue on Balakhinskaya Street, Volgograd, Russia
Beit David Synagogue is a two-story brick building with traditional Jewish architectural features located on Balakhinskaya Street. The main prayer hall occupies the ground floor, while the upper level contains community and administrative spaces.
The first Tsaritsyn school-synagogue opened on 17 October 1888, when the city's Jewish population numbered about 800. Closed in the Soviet period, the building was returned to the community in 2001 and named Beit David on 21 June 2001 for David Ilyich Kolotilin, who had led the religious group behind the community's founding. Large-scale restoration, designed by architect Sergei Sena and Israeli synagogue specialist Aharon Ostraykher, ran from 2005 and the synagogue reopened on 20 November 2007.
The synagogue serves as a gathering place and religious center for Volgograd's Jewish community. It hosts regular services and plays an important role in the community's daily life and spiritual practices.
Access and visiting should be arranged in advance since the building primarily serves religious and community purposes. Visitors are advised to contact the community to learn about hours and visiting conditions.
Beyond its religious role, the building provides practical support to the local community. It also operates a meal program and runs activities for children from Jewish families.
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