Kherson.
Renovation of the façade of the Synagogue.
1999-2000
Const. 1895. Functioned as a synagogue until 1941, when
it was burned by the Nazis. During the post-war period
it was rebuilt but used as a clinic for alcoholics and
drug-addicts. 1990 returned for use to the Jewish community.
The exterior has been renovated, but the interior still
requires reconstruction.
Penza.
Synagogue and Jewish Community Center. Renovation
1999-2001
Const. - early 20th century. 1931 closed, transformed into
a club for workers in the sewing industry and 3rd storey
added. 1945 a guardhouse in the synagogue courtyard was
returned for use to the community. 1991 the synagogue building
was also returned for use; 1993 it was given as property
to the community. Building was partially renovated in 1993
and 1996 and, more comprehensively, in 1999-2001. The latter
repairs were carried out with support of local sponsors
and the JDC.
Kerch.
Synagogue reconstruction
Closed in 1939. 2000 returned as property to the Jewish
community. Renovation carried out with funds from the Pozner
Foundation and support of the JDC.
Dnepropetrovsk.
The Golden Rose Choral Synagogue. Renovation. 1999-2000.
Const. 1852. Closed 1929, transformed into a Jewish worker’s
club for members of the union of sewing workers. Building
repaired in the 1960s. 1994 - returned for use of the Jewish
community. During renovation as a synagogue, the planners
did not attempt to restore its original form. The façade,
altered in 1960, was preserved but the interior was completed
in a contemporary style. Renovation was carried out with
funding from local sponsors and the foreign philanthropists
Lev Levayev and Sam and George Rohr, with aid also from
the JDC.
 |
 |
 |
 |
Yaroslavl.
Jewish Culture Center
Synagogue const. 1916-1924. Closed 1936, transformed into
a dormitory for workers of an automotive factory. In 1994
building, in sorry condition (78% destroyed) given to the
Tse Ulmad Jewish Culture Center. Partial repairs were undertaken
in 1995, 1997, and 1999, mainly funded locally; however,
many problematic aspects of the building were not taken
care of. Comprehensive renovation began in 2000, with funds
from JDC’s restitution fund and under the direction
of JDC engineers.
Kostroma.
Wooden synagogue. Renovation 2000-2001
Const. 1907, in the “Russian style,” with carved
window jambs. Expropriated 1930. Returned in stages (1995-1998)
to the Jewish community. 2000-2001 completely renovated,
with major legal, engineering, and financial aid of the
JDC. Original form of the building was preserved in the
restoration.
Tyumen.
Reconstruction of the synagogue from ruins. 2000-2001
Const. 1911-1915. Closed 1930, building was transformed
into a music school. 1993, in dilapidated condition, it
returned to the Jewish community. After this, the roof and
internal ceilings collapsed. For several years no repairs
were carried out due to the cost. In 1999 the JDC agreed
(with the community) to cover one quarter of the expenses
of reconstruction if local sponsors would pay for the rest.
In 2000 a local gas company accepted the role of sponsor
and renovation began at a rapid pace.
 |
 |
 |
 |
Voronezh.
First stage of renovation
Const. in 1907. Closed in 1939, then used as a storage depot.
During World War II the building was seriously damaged;
it was subsequently repaired and again used for storage.
1996 returned for use to the Jewish community. Initial attempts
of the community to carry out partial repairs were unsuccessful.
In 2000 a comprehensive plan for renovation was prepared.
The Russian Jewish Congress and the JDC undertook to provide
main support. Renovations began in 2001.