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Choral Synagogue (Vitebsk)
The Choral synagogue of Vitebsk ( be, Харальная сінагога Віцебска, translit=Charaĺnaja sinahoha Viciebska; russian: Заручайная Синагога Витебска, translit=Zarachaynaya Sinagoga Vitebska) was an Orthodox Judaism, Orthodox Judaism, Jewish synagogue, located on Malo-Mogilevskaya Street in Vitebsk, Belarus. Known as the synagogue of Marc Chagall, its ruins have remained in the city since its destruction during World War II. History The synagogue was built in 1630. It is most commonly known as being the synagogue of the artist Marc Chagall. The synagogue was closed in 1929, and destroyed during World War II. Its ruins remain in the city of Vitebsk to this day, and have become a symbol of the decline of the History of the Jews in Belarus, Jewish community of Belarus. In recent years, the municipal government of Vitebsk has offered to sell the synagogue to anyone willing to rebuild it, on the condition that they restore the building ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthodox Judaism
Orthodox Judaism is the collective term for the traditionalist and theologically conservative branches of contemporary Judaism. Theologically, it is chiefly defined by regarding the Torah, both Written and Oral, as revealed by God to Moses on Mount Sinai and faithfully transmitted ever since. Orthodox Judaism, therefore, advocates a strict observance of Jewish law, or ''halakha'', which is to be interpreted and determined exclusively according to traditional methods and in adherence to the continuum of received precedent through the ages. It regards the entire ''halakhic'' system as ultimately grounded in immutable revelation, and beyond external influence. Key practices are observing the Sabbath, eating kosher, and Torah study. Key doctrines include a future Messiah who will restore Jewish practice by building the temple in Jerusalem and gathering all the Jews to Israel, belief in a future bodily resurrection of the dead, divine reward and punishment for the righteous and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
