Great Synagogue

The village Chechelnik - Regional Center in Vinnytsia region, founded in the late 17th century. It is located on the banks of the river Savranka, which flows into the Southern Bug. In the center of the village stands a synagogue, recalling that before the beginning of the 20th century there was a large Hasidic trading and industrial center of Podolsk province.

Historical information about the Great Synagogue

Mention of wealthy residents who captured the Tatars, dates back to 1649. Subsequently robbery Haidamaks, plague significantly worsened the well-being of residents and reduced their number, but at the end of the 18th century are earned artisans, merchants, industrialists. This place not once visited the great Chassidic leaders. The community at that time there were five prayer houses, which belonged to different associations.

With the onset of the Civil War, constant raids of various gangs ended with the devastation of homes and businesses wealthy Jews, during the Second World War, there was built a ghetto where Jews were brought to the Bukovina, Bessarabia and elsewhere. In spite of all the persecution and oppression of Jews who survived the war, to preserve their community. But in the early 70-ies of the 20 century, left the place.

Location and architectural features of the Great Synagogue

The synagogue was built in the late 18th century at the expense of the Jewish community. The building is laid out of limestone and only partially preserved decorative elements on the facade can be seen on the beauty and grandeur of the synagogue. Today it does not work and is in disrepair, but, like all historical places, keeps the memory of the past. To recreate the full picture it is useful to visit the old Jewish cemetery , which is also a lot of talk about the history of this nation.

How to get to the Great Synagogue

Located in the village two hours` drive from the present place of pilgrimage Hasid - Uman . The bus ride did not take too much trouble.