Federation of Jewish Communities of the C I S Inc

To provide humanitarian aid and Jewish education, organize and provide cultural events and religious services, and help develop Jewish Communities and rebuild Jewish institutions, in russia, the former soviet union, and elsewhere. Delivering on that mission, the Federation of Jewish Communities promotes the rebirth of Jewish culture by sponsoring programs and institutions in 15 countries, creating an incubator for the first post-soviet generation of Jewish artists, performers, composers, and writers. This cultural archipelago includes libraries, computer centers, museums, chess tournaments, athletics, art exhibitions, poetry readings, concerts, theatrical productions, dance groups, adult education, and hobby clubs.