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| Headquarters of the Institute
in the FSU. Communication center for hundreds of communities throughout
the FSU; base for seminars, lectures, and other projects. Rabbi Steinsaltz’s
representative in Russia. |
Community activists, educators, and individuals throughout the FSU.
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Hundreds of thousands of Jews have benefited from the various projects
of the Institute including its distribution of materials and mailings.
During this year, the Center has held 12 seminars with over 400 participants and nearly 400 activities involving 8-10,000 participants. |
Serves as Rabbi Steinsaltz’s center for all activities in the
F.S.U. It is the largest educational agency in the F.S.U. The Moscow
center is well known, welcoming every one who comes with questions and
for help with Judaism and Jewish life. The Center does not have a political
function. It is an oasis of Israel and Jewish warmth in the F.S.U.
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In 1988, Rabbi Steinsaltz opened the first Jewish educational center
in Moscow in the USSR since 1917. Thousands of students participated
in 13 programs, which included Yeshivat Mekor Haim, the Jewish University
of Moscow, Lamed and the Institute for Jewish Community leaders. In
1996, the center burned to the ground. The Moscow Municipality has given
Rabbi Steinsaltz a new building in downtown Moscow, which will be renovated
and opened in 2000.
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Further development of a public Jewish library, pedagogical center,
multi-media center, Jewish store, cafe for Jewish youth, and welfare
center for the needy.
In addition, efforts are under way to create a Jewish educational museum entitled, "Past, Present & Future" with Jewish artifacts and ritual items connected to Jewish life. These items will be exhibited and include explanations, learning materials, activities and seminars. |