Miniature Synagogue - Moscow
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Item number: 51800002
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MOSCOW GREAT SYNAGOGUE
SECOND IN THE SERIES OF MINIATURES OF HISTORIC SYNAGOGUES
DESIGNED BY ELIEZER WEISHOFF
Limited Edition: 250 Only
The second miniature in the series of historic synagogues honors the Great Synagogue in Moscow. Designed in the late 1870’s – early 1880’s by Simon Eibuschitz, the building was prevented from opening after 1892 due to anti-Semitic restrictions. Only in 1906, following the Revolution of 1905, was permission given for the opening. Over the years the building and its surrounding area became the focus of Jewish and Zionist activity. In 1948 the Jewish community gave Israel’s first ambassador to the Soviet Union, Golda Meir, a tumultuous welcome in front of the building. On Simchat Torah 1958, more than 10,000 young Jews danced in joy near the building and refused to disperse even when threatened by the Soviet police. The synagogue became a symbol in the long fight for the right of Soviet Jews to leave and emigrate to Israel.
The pewter miniature design by Eliezer Weishoff faithfully reproduces this impressive building.
Size: (Including the box) 4.5 x 11 x 10 cm
SECOND IN THE SERIES OF MINIATURES OF HISTORIC SYNAGOGUES
DESIGNED BY ELIEZER WEISHOFF
Limited Edition: 250 Only
The second miniature in the series of historic synagogues honors the Great Synagogue in Moscow. Designed in the late 1870’s – early 1880’s by Simon Eibuschitz, the building was prevented from opening after 1892 due to anti-Semitic restrictions. Only in 1906, following the Revolution of 1905, was permission given for the opening. Over the years the building and its surrounding area became the focus of Jewish and Zionist activity. In 1948 the Jewish community gave Israel’s first ambassador to the Soviet Union, Golda Meir, a tumultuous welcome in front of the building. On Simchat Torah 1958, more than 10,000 young Jews danced in joy near the building and refused to disperse even when threatened by the Soviet police. The synagogue became a symbol in the long fight for the right of Soviet Jews to leave and emigrate to Israel.
The pewter miniature design by Eliezer Weishoff faithfully reproduces this impressive building.
Size: (Including the box) 4.5 x 11 x 10 cm
