Education20.07.2025
Rare 100-Year-Old Jewish Prayer Book Discovered in Siberian Synagogue
A 100-year-old Jewish siddur was found during restoration of a historic synagogue in Tomsk, Siberia. The building was built by Jewish conscripts of Tsarist Russia.
During the restoration of a historic wooden synagogue in Tomsk, Siberia, a rare Jewish prayer book (siddur) was discovered. The siddur is estimated to be around 100 years old and is considered a significant historical find.
The synagogue was originally built by Jewish conscripts who, as children, were forcibly drafted into the army of Tsarist Russia for 20 years of service.
Today, restoration work on the site continues with full momentum. The discovery of the siddur is seen as a powerful testament to the rich Jewish heritage that once thrived in the region.
