One of the large areas that is developing at a fast pace in Moscow, is undoubtedly the neighborhood area around Leninsky Prospect Avenue – on one of the major highways – that crosses the capital of Moscow from the center to its southern part.
So far, four Chabad houses operate in the area.
In one of the districts in the area, a sprawling neighborhood is being built at a dizzying pace, which is considered one of the most prestigious in the capital city, which is inhabited by many Jews – which obliged the rabbi of the neighborhood and Chabad emissary, Rabbi Isaac HaCohen Rosenfeld, to find a permanent home for the activity that has developed in recent years.
After an effort, a large and suitable place was found in the heart of the neighborhood, and the best architects and designers were harnessed to plan a suitable building for a synagogue, a rich library, classrooms, and the highlight – a magnificent and elaborate mikveh that will serve the thousands of Jewish families in the entire area.
The place was inaugurated in a modest way, under the leadership of the chief rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar – the father-in-law of the rabbi of the neighborhood.
The ceremony of setting the mezuzahs and the official opening was held at the end of the seven days for the passing of Mrs. Perel Aminov, whose son Yabhalta Governor David Aminov dedicated his part to the uplifting of his mother’s soul.
Another partner who donated to the place is Governor Yekutiel Yehuda Raher, and the mikvah was donated by Governors Rabbi Yehuda Davidov, Baruch Markowitz and Haim Turpiashvili.
After the mezuzos were established, the commemorative plaques were removed and certificates of appreciation were awarded to the donors whose donations will give the Jews of the neighborhood such a magnificent place of Torah, education and purity, which Rabbi Isaac and Rabbi Bluma Rosenfeld operate every day of the week – and especially on Saturdays and holidays, with prayers and meals, gatherings and classes, with an emphasis on the Jewish youth .