Zhytomyr: Yeka Passover Camp 2026 Brings Warmth and Renewal to Unprivileged Jewish Boys from Across Ukraine
Seventy Jewish boys from across Ukraine gathered in Zhytomyr, western Ukraine, to take part in a unique and uplifting Passover camp held on the Or Avner ‘Alumim’ campus. Organized and led by Yeka, with the support of JRNU, the Jewish United Fund, donors from across the globe, and the Jewish community of Zhytomyr under the […]
Marking a Decade of Growth: 500 Jewish Women Gather for Inspiring Shabbaton in Petersburg
More than 500 Jewish women from 45 cities across Russia and Belarus came together in Petersburg for a powerful and uplifting Shabbaton, marking the 10th anniversary of this unique gathering organized by the Kollel Torah learning network. The milestone event brought together participants united by a shared commitment to personal growth, Jewish learning, and community […]
Passover Seminar 2026 Grants Ukraine’s Jewish Students an Uplifting Holiday Experience
In a continued display of dedication and resilience, STARS Ukraine once again brought together forty Jewish students and young professionals from across the country for a meaningful and enriching Passover seminar. Held over nine days at the STARO hotel in Kyiv, near the KEDEM Jewish community center, the program offered participants the opportunity to celebrate […]
New Jewish Business Club Launched in Kaliningrad
A new Jewish business club has been established in Kaliningrad, also known as Königsberg, bringing together members of the local community for professional exchange and mutual support. The inaugural gathering, held at the city’s historic synagogue, under the leadership of Chabad emissary Rabbi Avraham Baruch Deitch, welcomed members of the board of trustees alongside invited […]
New Home for the Shagal Community Opens in Moscow’s Prestigious ZIL District
On the eve of Shabbat HaGadol, a mezuzah affixing ceremony marked the opening of a new JCC and Chabad House for the Shagal community in Moscow. The new center is located in the upscale ZIL neighborhood, along the Mark Shagal promenade in the southern part of the city, and is led by Chabad emissary and […]
Thousands Gather for Passover Seders Across Moscow
Thousands of Jews from across Moscow, came together this Passover to participate in communal Passover Seder nights held throughout the city, reflecting the strength and unity of Jewish life in the Russian capital. Following careful and extensive preparations, dozens of public Seders were organized in neighborhoods across Moscow, welcoming participants of all backgrounds and ages […]
Ukraine’s Jews Gather for Passover Seder Nights Amid Drones and Missiles
As Jews around the world sat at calmly set Seder tables, Ukraine’s Jewish communities marked Pesach under drastically different conditions. Now in the fifth year of ongoing crisis, the concept of freedom carried a sharper, more complex meaning, as tens of thousands gathered for dozens of public Passover Seder nights amid drone strikes, missile fire, […]
JFuture Conference Unites Coordinators and Counselors from across Russia
Thirty dedicated coordinators and counselors from JFuture children’s Jewish branches across various cities in Russia, gathered in Moscow for a three-day conference, held at the New Bereg Yacht Hotel. The vibrant seminar offered a dynamic and practical program focused on strengthening the non-formal educational work within the expanding JFuture network. The 18 coordinators and 10 […]
Kyrgyzstan: A haven in Central Asia | JNS
The roots of the Jewish presence in the region stretch back over a millennium. And the story continues to be told, with growing Israeli involvement in the region. By Michael Freund | JNS | Photo: The town of Cholpon-Ata on the north shore of Lake Issyk-Kul at the base of the Kungey Ala-Too Range in […]
Global Effort Expands to Support Passover Needs Across Ukraine and the FSU
As Passover approaches, a major humanitarian effort is underway to ensure that Jewish families across Ukraine and the former Soviet Union can celebrate the Festival of Freedom with joy and dignity. Led by the Federation of Jewish Communities (FJC), together with its humanitarian arm in Ukraine, JRNU, the initiative includes the large-scale distribution of matzah, […]