Jews in Syktyvkar, the capital city of the Russian republic of Komi, have a dream: They wish to build the northernmost synagogue in the world.

The Jews of Syktyvkar, as well as another 1,000 Jews scattered in other parts of Komi, are products of a tragic chapter in Jewish history. In the 1930's, Russian dictator and mass-murderer Josef Stalin ordered the construction of dozens of prison camps in Komi. Among millions of others, tens of thousands of Jews were imprisoned there - and most did not survive.

Among those who did were many who remained in Komi, starting families and building up the country.