Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia
Umbrella organisation unifying Chabad-affiliated Jewish communities in Russia
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| Type | Jewish religious organisation |
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| Headquarters | Moscow, Russia |
| Location | Russia |
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| Key people | Berel Lazar (Chief Rabbi and Chairman of Council of Rabbis) Alexander Boroda (President) |
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'The Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia (FJCR; Russian: Федерация Еврейских Общин России, ФЕОР) is a major Russian Jewish religious organisation that primarily unifies Chabad-Lubavitch communities across Russia.[1][2]
It operates as the largest religious Jewish umbrella body in Russia, focusing on synagogue development, education, humanitarian aid, and cultural activities.[2]
Berel Lazar serves as Chief Rabbi of Russia and chairman of its rabbinical council, while Alexander Boroda is president.[3]
History
The Federation was formally established in 1999. In 2000, 25 rabbis elected Berel Lazar as Chief Rabbi of Russia, solidifying its position.[4]
It has grown into a network supporting hundreds of communities, particularly in the post-Soviet revival of Jewish life.[2]
Activities
The organisation provides religious services including synagogues, holiday celebrations, and kashrut supervision. It runs educational programmes, youth initiatives, humanitarian aid projects such as soup kitchens and medical clinics, and maintains the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow.[2][1]
It also engages in cultural preservation and social welfare across Russia.[2]
Leadership
- Berel Lazar – Chief Rabbi of Russia and Chairman of the Council of Rabbis.[3]
- Alexander Boroda – President.[3]
See also
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Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, Home FEOR.ru, accessed June 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS, Home FJC-FSU.org, accessed June 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Kremlin.ru, Meeting with Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar and President of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia Alexander Boroda Kremlin.ru, 28 January 2026.
- ↑ Chabad.org, A Tall Order for Russia’s Jewish Communities Chabad.org, 20 February 2008.