Kostroma’s Chief Rabbi Receives an Award for 20 Years of Contribution to Society

In a special ceremony, the city council of the West Russian city of Kostroma awarded Chief Rabbi Nissan Ruppo a certificate of appreciation for his devoted activity for the benefit of the city’s residents and its Jewish community for the last 20 consecutive years.

The certificate was presented to Rabbi Ruppo, along with warm congratulations, by the city’s mayor Mr. Yuri Zhurin, who emphasized the great appreciation the council and residents have for the Rabbi’s ongoing efforts for over two decades.

During his 20 years of activity, together with his wife and family, Rabbi Ruppo has actively brought about the revival of the city’s Jewish community, established numerous institutions and projects, and served as an address for every need.

His varied activities include Jewish educational initiatives for different ages, the distribution of humanitarian aid, prayer services, the reconstruction and maintenance of the city’s historic synagogue, Jewish heritage and Torah classes, a wide range of religious services, activities for children, teenagers, and young adults, holiday events and much more.

“It was an exciting milestone,” said Rabbi Nissan Ruppo after the event, “and I’m thankful and grateful, however, this is only the beginning… I pray to the Almighty, that he will give me the strength and ability to do much more and never be satisfied.”