Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia
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Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia (FJCR) — Russian religious organization, unifying communities of «orthodox» Judaism
, mostly of Chabad
Hasidic movement. It was registered by Ministry of Justice of Russia in 1999.
According to the program of FJCR, "The main aim of Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia is to create conditions for full-scale religious and nationally-cultural life of citizens of Russia, who confess Judaism and identify themselves with Jewish people."
"The major mean of realization of this aim is comprehensive development of Jewish religious communities with the required infrastructure (synagogues, Sunday and educational schools with Jewish ethnocultural component, yeshiva
s and other higher educational centers, community centers and so on) on the land of Russian Federation."
According to 2007 data, FJCR embraces 200 communities in 178 cities, in 42 communities Rabbis are working. 94 Sunday schools are acting in 72 Russian cities, not counting Moscow
. While in the Capital 11 Sunday schools are opened. Within the frame of FJCR 29 educational schools are working in 17 cities of Russia, 28 nurseries in 15 cities, 13 infant health-improving camps (with 1000 children from 27 cities, as of year 2007), 5 higher religious educational institutions are acting, as well as there are refresher courses of teachers of Sunday schools, 4 special secondary schools with Jewish religious component.
Over 100,000 people take part in humanitarian programs of FJCR. With support of FJCR, 41 synagogues and about 70 community centers are acting, including 11 large community centers. Since 2002 with support of the Federation 5 new synagogue buildings were opened (2007 data).
Judaism
Judaism ) is the "religion, philosophy, and way of life" of the Jewish people...
, mostly of Chabad
Chabad
Chabad or Chabad-Lubavitch is a major branch of Hasidic Judaism.Chabad may also refer to:*Chabad-Strashelye, a defunct branch of the Chabad school of Hasidic Judaism*Chabad-Kapust or Kapust, a defunct branch of the Chabad school of Hasidic Judaism...
Hasidic movement. It was registered by Ministry of Justice of Russia in 1999.
According to the program of FJCR, "The main aim of Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia is to create conditions for full-scale religious and nationally-cultural life of citizens of Russia, who confess Judaism and identify themselves with Jewish people."
"The major mean of realization of this aim is comprehensive development of Jewish religious communities with the required infrastructure (synagogues, Sunday and educational schools with Jewish ethnocultural component, yeshiva
Yeshiva
Yeshiva is a Jewish educational institution that focuses on the study of traditional religious texts, primarily the Talmud and Torah study. Study is usually done through daily shiurim and in study pairs called chavrutas...
s and other higher educational centers, community centers and so on) on the land of Russian Federation."
Administration of FJCR
- Chairman of FJCR Council of Rabbis — Chief Rabbi of RussiaChief Rabbi of RussiaThe Chief Rabbi of Russia is the leader of the Jewish communities in Russia since 1990. Currently there are two Chief Rabbis of Russia: Rabbi Berel Lazar of Chabad and Adolf Shayevich from the Congress of the Jewish Religious Organizations and Associations in Russia...
Berel LazarBerel LazarRabbi Shlomo Dovber Pinchas Lazar, better known as Berel Lazar, is an Orthodox, Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic rabbi. He is presently Chief Rabbi of Russia, and chairman of the Federation of Jewish Communities...
; - Chairman of FJCR Executive Board — Alexander Boroda;
- Chairman of FJCR Board of Trustees — Roman AbramovichRoman AbramovichRoman Arkadyevich Abramovich is a Russian businessman and the main owner of the private investment company Millhouse LLC.In 2003, Abramovich was named Person of the Year by Expert, a Russian business magazine. He shared this title with Mikhail Khodorkovsky...
; - Chairman of FJCR Public Council — Joseph KobzonJoseph KobzonIosif Davydovich Kobzon is a Soviet and Russian singer, known for his crooner style.-Early life:Kobzon was born to Jewish parents in the mining town of Chasiv Yar, in the Donbass region of Ukraine....
; - Head of Council of FJCR Communities Chairmans — Mark Grubarg;
- Chairman of the Council of Leaders of FJCR Youth Departments.
Activity
Within the FJCR there is the department of law defense and struggle against antisemitism.According to 2007 data, FJCR embraces 200 communities in 178 cities, in 42 communities Rabbis are working. 94 Sunday schools are acting in 72 Russian cities, not counting Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
. While in the Capital 11 Sunday schools are opened. Within the frame of FJCR 29 educational schools are working in 17 cities of Russia, 28 nurseries in 15 cities, 13 infant health-improving camps (with 1000 children from 27 cities, as of year 2007), 5 higher religious educational institutions are acting, as well as there are refresher courses of teachers of Sunday schools, 4 special secondary schools with Jewish religious component.
Over 100,000 people take part in humanitarian programs of FJCR. With support of FJCR, 41 synagogues and about 70 community centers are acting, including 11 large community centers. Since 2002 with support of the Federation 5 new synagogue buildings were opened (2007 data).