New synagogue Photo: New synagogue

By the end of 90-ies of the last Vic necessitated the construction of a new synagogue building. It was planned to build a center to provide services to the Jewish population is not only a place for prayer, but the mikvah, a kosher restaurant, a cultural center and Museum. The first real step towards the implementation of the plan of construction of the synagogue was the meeting held in the office of Vladimir Libman 2 July 2004. At this meeting, he was diagnosed with the fact that the existing synagogue building does not satisfy demand, and there is a need for a new building, more functional and more than existing.

Tentatively decided to expand and remodel the old building, but this idea had to be abandoned. Dedicated and donated funds decided to invest in the construction of the New synagogue. In the second half of 2004 held a contest to choose the firm of proektirovwika, which was won by the company "Karekar&Cats" ("COCO"). Architects were faced by a difficult task, it was necessary to create an interesting, notable and multi-functional building, which would take into account the specificity of Estonian Jewry.

After approval of the project of the New synagogue and the estimated cost, was held a new tender to select a company. On June 1, 2005 decision of the Board and of the Board of EROA was approved and construction firm Colle.

The result of the works is the new synagogue, one of the most extraordinary sacred buildings of Tallinn. In this intertwined structure of modern design and tradition of synagogue architecture. All premises of the synagogue filled with light thanks to the large glass spaces of the walls and Windows on the ceiling.

Went into the synagogue, You will find yourself in the foyer, which is also a lecture hall. Part of the stairs leading to the second floor of the main room, made in the form of benches, which can seat up to 70 people. The wall, located to the right of the entrance, can be transformed into a screen for showing films or events in the hall.

On the second floor in front of the entrance to the main hall installed signs with the names of people who made donations for the construction of a New synagogue. On the opposite side of the entrance glass wall, and behind her on a pedestal – that is valuable in every community – the cupboard where the Torah Scrolls are kept, is the Aron Kodesh. Nearby stands a stone from Jerusalem, brought here by the President of Israel. Worshippers are located in the hall on benches that can accommodate up to 105 people. The hall has great acoustics. Therefore, there may also be concerts, performances.

Also on the second floor are offices, including the offices of the Rabbi and the President of the community. On the second floor, a balcony during Worship are women. Here can accommodate 78 people. In addition, on the third floor there is a permanent Museum exhibition and has space for temporary exhibitions.

The first floor is a kiosk selling religious accessories and literature, as well as a kosher restaurant, 100 seats.

In the New synagogue in Tallinn is Estonia's only mikvah. The entrance is located on the back side of the building. There is a shower, a dressing room, bath, and also the ritual pool.

Tallinn New synagogue, built at the corner of Cara and Aadila, completes the ensemble of the Jewish center, which in addition to the synagogue consists of buildings Community center and the Tallinn Jewish school.

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