Cantor Moti Boyer | Kel Maleh Rachamim | Sadigura Kloiz | החזן מוטי בויאר 'קל מלא רחמים' - סאדיגורה

Ukraine: Historical Burial Ceremony for Hundreds of Seforim Burned in an Antisemitic Attack at the Kloiz Kaddisha (Ancient Synagogue) of the Heiliger Ruzhiner in the City of Sadigura “It recalled the darkest days of Jewish history.” Two hundred years after it was built, one of Europe’s most iconic synagogues which went through 9 years of detailed and delicate restoration, which was set on fire due to arson. According to the initial investigation at the scene, the motive behind the attack was Antisemitic. Police are exploring other avenues as the arsonist may have been set up since he threw his phone into the flames to eliminate evidence. The suspect was arrested and is being held in custody until trial. Locals say he was a former boxer who has served as an officer in the army. Moshe Kreiz, a Jewish resident who lives near the synagogue, said today that the motives were undoubtedly antisemitic: “The antisemitic arsonist tried to burn down our ancient and magnificent synagogue. He didn’t steal anything, he could easily have taken the Tzedoka box that was full of money but just threw it down. He wasn’t interested in stealing, he only wanted to hurt us, the Jews in this place and de