Beit T'shuva

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Beit T'shuva is a synagogue also known as "Birobidzhan's old synagogue." The structure, located in the Russian city of Birobidzhan, is a Siberian-style wooden house. The Jewish community is led by Rabbi Boris "Dov" Kaufman. As of 2005, religious services have been strictly Jewish and no longer include a blend of Christian and Jewish traditions as had past services.[1][2][3]

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  1. ^ Dickey, Lisa. "Birobidzhan - Back to the Synagogue", "Russian Chronicles", The Washington Post blogs, 09-12-2007.
  2. ^ Nettleton, Steve. "Emigration to Israel empties 'homeland' for Jews contrived in the Stalinist era", Exodus from the east, CNN, 2001.
  3. ^ McMahon, Colin. "Jewish Republic Struggles to Retain Identity", Chicago Tribune, 04-07-2001.

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