#1
Many Jews lived in Odessa in first years of its founding. That’s why, in 1798, the first community and synagogue were built here. In 1855, after that the building at the corner of Yevreiska and Richelieuvska streets (architect F.Morandi) was rebuilt, the synagogue, which was situated, there became the Main city synagogue.
#2
Problems for the Jewish community of Odessa began under Soviet rule. In 1919, according to “The Decree about Religion” all property and documentation of the community officially became government propertys.
#3
In 1923, at the request of the public, the synagogue was closed down. At first in its building the zoological museum was situated and then a children`s music theatre. After the Great Patriotic war it became a sports hall for Odessa’s Teachers College.
