The Synagogues in the Past
Before 1917
The Soviet Period

The Return of Synagogues
The Establishment of a Legal Basis for the Return of Synagogues

The Establishment of the JDC's Restitution Program:
First Successes and First Problems

"For Use" or "For Ownership"?

Seminars and Instructional Materials

Restitution in the CIS:
the International Aspect

"The More Property" -
the More Worry"

Relations with Local Authorities

The Results of Restitution Activity and a Shift in Emphasis

Appendix 1

Renovation and Reconstruction of Synagogue Buildings

Appendix 2

List of Synagogue Buildings Returned to Jewish Communities and Synagogues Functioning Today in the CIS

Bibliography

Index of Photos

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of

American Jewish Joint
Distribution Committee