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This story is about people, who live the jewish way nowadays in St. Petersburg. It’s not so hard to be jew in Russia now, certainly, not so hard as half a century ago. But nevertheless it’s not an easy way. Many of this people grew up knowing nothing about the jewry, traditions, laws. Many of them have mixed families. However they come in synagogue, bring their children, celebrate jewish holidays. They send children to jewish schools. What does accessory to community, observance of traditions give them? Is it necessary for children? Does it help them or considerably complicate their life? What is this — runaway from reality or other reality? Is it very closed life or one more way to survive in today’s world? Jewish community is one of few comfortable, kids-friendly places in our country. And there is a high contrast between the life in community and ordinary life. The jewish life has a lot of rules not always compatible with everyday life. What life will choose those children when they grow up — preservation of the traditions or assimilation?
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Elena Rabinkova
social documentary photography