The Sumgait Jewish Religious Community is one of the Jewish religious communities of Azerbaijan and plays an important role in preserving and developing the rel…
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On October 15, Yevgeny Brenneysen, Chairman of the Sumgayit Jewish Religious Community, participated in a meeting in Baku between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and representatives of Azerbaijan’s Jewish communities. The discussions highlighted the history of Azerbaijan’s Jewish community and the country’s traditions of religious tolerance and mutual respect. Brenneysen emphasized the importance of preserving cultural heritage and passing it on to younger generations.
On September 28, the documentary film “Harmony”, highlighting Azerbaijan’s religious diversity, multicultural values and interfaith harmony, was presented in Rome. The event brought together representatives of Azerbaijan, the Holy See, the diplomatic corps, religious communities and clergy. Through the stories of three women from Islamic, Christian and Jewish traditions, the film presents mutual respect and a culture of peaceful coexistence in Azerbaijan.
On September 24, a commemorative event marking the 6th anniversary of September 27 – Remembrance Day was held at the Caucasus Muslims’ Board. The Sumgait Jewish Religious Community was represented by its Chairman, Yevgeniy Brenneysen Anatolyevich. The event paid tribute to the memory of the martyrs and highlighted unity and solidarity among Azerbaijan’s different religious communities.
Sumgait is a city on the coast of the Caspian Sea, located in the northern part of the Absheron Peninsula. It is one of Azerbaijan's important industrial, economic, and cultural centers. The distance from Baku to Sumgait…
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Rabbi Menachem Mendel Leichter serves as the Rabbi of the Jewish Religious Community of Sumqayit and as a representative of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. His w…
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He serves as the Chairman of the Sumgait Jewish Religious Community and as Deputy Chairman of the Baku Religious Community of European Jews. He is an active rep…
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