Moscow Choral Synagogue
Moscow Choral Synagogue, Jewish synagogue in Basmanny District, Moscow, Russia
The Moscow Choral Synagogue features a large dome, basilica architecture, geometric patterns, and floral ornaments across its interior walls and galleries.
The synagogue, completed in 1906 after gaining permission through Tsar Alexander II's decree, remained operational throughout the Soviet period despite religious restrictions.
The synagogue contains a mosaic of the Lebanese cedar on its southern wall, symbolizing the connection to Solomon's Temple and Jewish heritage.
The building houses four prayer halls with women's balconies, a rabbinical court, a religious school, a Jewish restaurant, and a bookstore.
The first Israeli ambassador to the USSR, Golda Meir, visited this synagogue in 1948, marking a significant diplomatic moment in Russian-Israeli relations.
Location: Basmanny District
Inception: 1906
Architectural style: eclecticism
GPS coordinates: 55.75556,37.63528
Latest update: May 16, 2025 12:33
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