The building of the former Wooden Synagogue  was built in 1835, and for more than 100 years served as the site of one of the city’s central synagogues. Today, only the façade of the original building remains.
After passing through the guarded gate, you will find yourself in the courtyard – KEDEM. Since 2005, this modern building has been the center of Jewish life in Moldova. It houses the office of the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova, the KEDEM Jewish Cultural Center and several Jewish charities and youth organizations. In the politically and economically difficult period after 1990, Jewish charities such as Joint and Hesed played an important role in Jewish life.

The synagogue hall was originally on the ground floor of the building. Today it is used as a theatre and concert hall. There are several display cases in the lobby of the former synagogue with exhibits from the history of the Jewish community, including the typewriter of Ihil Shraibman, the famous Yiddish writer. In front of the KEDEM, just across the street, is the Jewish library. At the entrance is a plaque commemorating Ichil Shraibman, who died in 2005. He was buried at the Jewish Cemetery in the capital…