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TWO RARE DRAWINGS FROM THE KLOIZ AND SHUL IN UMAN, UKRAINE C. 1920. - 1. The Breslov Kloiz, Uman. This delicate pencil drawing, created by artist Aaron Goldmann in the 1920s, captures the historic and holy Breslov Kloiz (synagogue) in Uman, Ukraine. Executed in fine graphite, the artwork depicts the distinctive architectural structure of the Kloiz, which served as a central spiritual hub for Breslov Hasidim gathered near the resting place of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.The building is framed by a stylized, hand-drawn botanical wreath. Beneath the structure, a small decorative plaque features a Star of David flanked by the Yiddish/Hebrew inscription “Uman Shul” . As a rare visual record of the Breslov presence in Uman, the drawing offers a poignant glimpse into Eastern European Jewish life and architecture during the interwar period, before the destruction and disappearance of much of the city's historic Jewish heritage. 2. The Great Synagogue of Uman. This second pencil drawing by Aaron Goldmann depicts the historic Great Synagogue of Uman, Ukraine, one of the city's most significant Jewish landmarks. Originally constructed in the 18th century under Polish rule, the synagogue became associated with one of the darkest episodes in Uman's Jewish history. During the Haidamak Uprising of 1768, thousands of Jews sought refuge within the fortified synagogue and surrounding Jewish quarter, where they were massacred by the attacking forces. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the building had undergone significant renovations, acquiring the imposing Neoclassical facade and grand columns visible in Goldmann's drawing. The synagogue was later confiscated and closed under Soviet rule. Although the structure survived World War II, it subsequently suffered a devastating fire in the 1950s and was eventually demolished. Goldmann's drawing therefore preserves the image of a landmark that no longer survives, offering a rare glimpse into the architectural and spiritual landscape of Jewish Uman before its destruction. Singed Aaron Goldmann on back of each 11.8” x 8.2” each