Elite Moscow Synagogue in Maryina Roshcha

2024 Author: Miguel Ramacey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 06:11

The synagogue in Maryina Roshcha is an elite Moscow synagogue. It is located in the North-Eastern district of the capital. The synagogue is known to the general public for the fact that during the Soviet era it was considered the only synagogue that did not recognize any Gods.

History of the Moscow Synagogue

Since the 19th century, the Maryina Roshcha microdistrict has been a haven for Jews. But for quite a long time they did not have their own synagogue. Only in 1926 was a dilapidated log house built in the area. For many years of Jewish spiritual life, it became the official Jewish center. Before emigrating, the Lubavitcher Rebbe Schneerson lived in the synagogue. He never deprived the attention of the Soviet Jews. Very often I sent them shlichim with finances, spiritual books, minors and prayer supplies. Throughout Soviet rule, the Maryina Roshcha Synagogue provided money to all Moscow Jews.

Employees of the center were engaged in educating the younger generation in national spiritual traditions. The Jews opened children's holiday camps. In 1988, a yeshiva was opened at the synagogue. On thetoday this organization is considered a religious Jewish university - a symbol of the revival of Judaism. Since 1991, with the assistance of the synagogue, the world-famous magazine "Lechaim" has been published.

Serious failures

In 1993, the log synagogue in Maryina Roshcha burned down. The fire completely destroyed the sacred books, inventory, furniture and the building itself. Only the Ark of the Covenant survived, which was found on the remains of the ashes. Its pages were not touched by water or terrible fire. Inspired by such an inexplicable miracle, the Jews began the construction of a new, better equipped synagogue. And in 1996 (three years after the fire) the new building opened its doors to parishioners. The building was amazingly beautiful with stained glass windows and spiritual heritage.

But the trouble didn't stop there. In the same year, the building was damaged by a strong explosion. And two years later, in 1998, a bomb exploded in the new synagogue, completely destroying the entire northeast wall. But after the first explosion, the Jews began the construction of a new building. So when the explosion destroyed the main synagogue, the Jews already had a new home. Now the spiritual center of Bukharian Jews is located here. The building has been restored and decorated with beautiful stained-glass windows.

New building of the Synagogue

In 2000, the Synagogue in Maryina Roshcha boasted a new 7-storey building. On September 18, on the eve of the New Year 5761, the grand opening of the MEOC took place. The building was built according to the sketches of Israel Godovich - an IsraeliTel Aviv architect The interior designer was Gadi Alperin. Jerusalem stone was used as a sacred attribute for the decoration of the facade. It was from this material that the Sacred Wailing Wall was built.

To date, the prayer hall can accommodate more than 2000 people. Various celebrations, celebrations and events take place here. On the territory of the center there is a library with sacred books, a kosher restaurant, a concert hall and an amazing art gallery. Today, Russian Jews do not want to remember the hard times and burnt buildings, on the site of which the Holy Synagogue (Maryina Roshcha) was erected. The address of the Moscow Jewish Community Center: Moscow, 2nd lane Vysheslavtsev, building 5A. Any Jew will be able to visit this organization, find support here and feel the modern life of the Jews of Moscow.

How to get to the Synagogue

Nearest metro stations from MEOC:

• "Maryina Grove" - 575 m.
• "Dostoevskaya" - 930 m.
• "Suvorov Square" - 1010 m.

How to get to the Synagogue in Maryina Roshcha by public transport:

• 8 min from Maryina Roshcha station: buses No. 84, No. 84K; trolleybus No. 18; minibuses No. 484M, No. 418M, No. 112M.
• 9 min from Savelovskaya metro station: buses No. 84K, No. 12; minibuses No. 484M, No. 418M, No. 112M.
• 9 minutes from Dostoevskaya metro station: tram number 19.
• 13 min from Mendeleevskaya metro station: tram no.19, minibus No. 444M.
• 13 min from Novoslobodskaya station: minibus No. 444M.
• 13 minutes from the Rizhsky railway station to the stop "Obraztsova Street" by bus "O".
• 14 min from Savelovsky railway station: bus No. 84K, minibus No. 484M.