Moscow Jewish Orphanage Celebrates Reopening of Newly Renovated Dormitory

The Beit Chaya Jewish orphanage and children’s home in Moscow has officially reopened its original dormitory building in a celebratory ceremony, following a comprehensive renovation aimed at significantly improving safety and comfort for its dozens of young residents.

Located on Budaisky Proezd, the refurbished dormitory now complements a newer building added six years ago. The extensive renovation of the original structure, which had served the institution for over two decades, was made possible thanks to the generous support of Rabbi Yehuda and Mrs. Chaya Tamar Davydov of the 770 Foundation.

The work included complete upgrades to plumbing, ventilation, flooring, piping, electrical and heating systems, along with modern interior design and renewed furnishings.

The special reopening ceremony was attended by President of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, Rabbi Alexander Boroda; CEO of the Federation of Jewish Communities (FJC) and the Or Avner Foundation, Rabbi Dovid Mondshein; the main sponsors and heads of the 770 Foundation, Rabbi Yehuda and Mrs. Chaya Tamar Davydov, who were honored with unique gifts of holy significance; community chairman Rabbi Boruch Gorin, who emceed the event; and boarding house director, Rabbi Menachem Gol and Mrs. Shlomit Gol.

Beit Chaya currently provides a nurturing home and education for over sixty children—orphans and children from broken homes—who come from across Russia and other FSU countries. The renewed facilities are expected to enhance the educational and developmental environment for the children and further strengthen the Jewish educational and humanitarian infrastructure in the capital.