Samara
VOLGA REGION · JEWISH HERITAGE & MEMORY
Samara, situated on the eastern bank of the Volga River, was home to a vibrant Jewish community from the mid-nineteenth century. The city’s Jewish population contributed significantly to its commercial, architectural, and cultural life during the Imperial era. Professor Brumfield’s photographic archive documents surviving synagogues and sites from across this important Volga region center.
Synagogues
HISTORIC HOUSES OF WORSHIP
Choral Synagogue, Sadovaia (Garden) Street 49
The Choral Synagogue of Samara, located on Sadovaia (Garden) Street 49, stands as a testament to the architectural ambitions of the local Jewish community. Professor Brumfield photographed this structure across multiple visits spanning sixteen years — from 2001 to 2017.
Choral Synagogue, Sadovaia Street 49, Samara
Photographed by William C. Brumfield
June 20, 2001 & October 9, 2017
