The Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia (FJCR; russian: Федерация Еврейских Общин России, ) is a Russian religious organization that unifies communities of Orthodox Judaism, mostly of Chabad Hassidic movement. It was registered by the Russian Ministry of Justice in 1999.

Administration

Group leadership: * Chairman of Council of Rabbis — Berel Lazar; * Chairman of Executive Board — Alexander Boroda * Chairman of Board of Trustees — Roman Abramovich * Chairman of Public Council — Joseph Kobzon * Head of Council Chairman —

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Activities

The group maintains a department of legal defense against

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References

External links

Official site of FJCR
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Administration

Activities

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