it is a natural progression that this 13-year-old boy would have a Bar Mitzva. A student of the Jewish Sunday School and 'Gan Israel' camp each summer, he also actively participated in various projects organized by the local community. He accompanied by his mother, personally made the request to the region's Chief Rabbi Osher Krichevsky, to mark his coming of age Jewish-style.
Bar Mitzva Marked in Siberian Community
Omsk, Russia – In the west Siberian city of Omsk, local Jews have good reason for celebration, as another young man underwent his Bar Mitzva this week. The event took place on June 24th in the Synagogue, which was filled with relatives, loved ones and members of the local community.
it is a natural progression that this 13-year-old boy would have a Bar Mitzva. A student of the Jewish Sunday School and ‘Gan Israel’ camp each summer, he also actively participated in various projects organized by the local community. He accompanied by his mother, personally made the request to the region’s Chief Rabbi Osher Krichevsky, to mark his coming of age Jewish-style.
After being called up to read from the Torah, prayers were said to wish him health and happiness and Rabbi Krichevsky gave his blessing. This attests to the blossoming of Jewish life in this major Siberian center.
The Jewish community of Omsk is a full member of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia.
