Young Leadership Program successfully launched
A new exciting youth movement, named ‘EnerJew’ has been successfully established and implemented by the FJC, aimed at the teenagers and youngsters of Russian and Ukrainian Jewry. With five branches in the first stage during 2013, EnerJew is expected to double during 2014. The new movement, generously sponsored by philanthropist Mr. Gregory Finger and the FJC’s President […]
Jewish ‘Olympics’ already on the way
As Russia prepares for the Winter Olympic Games of 2014, the thousands of pupils at FJC’s ‘Or Avner’ Jewish schools – are already competing between themselves who will be the winner of the ‘Darkeinu’ Olympic Jewish heritage quiz of 2014. The quiz, attended by over 45 of the network’s schools from the different countries of […]
Festival of Trees celebrated across the FSU
Hundreds of Jewish communities and educational institute from across the former Soviet Union, celebrated this past Thursday the day of Tu’ Bishvat (the 15th of Shvat) in a wide series of events: workshops, gatherings, concerts, special events, parties and lectures. The events which were attended by thousands of community members were dedicated to the special […]
FJC releases its fifth newsletter
The FJC is proud to launch its fifth monthly online newsletter. The new designed and well edited newsletter is planned to appear monthly in your e-mail boxes and to present interesting facts, stories and news about the revival of Jewish life in the FSU. To watch our newest edition, press here: https://fjc-fsu.org/fjcs-newsletter-january-2014/ To join simply enter […]
Jewish Grodno needs your help!
A major fire broke out in the Grodno Synagogue and completely destroyed the rooms which were in use in the historic building, the chapel and the kitchen, as well as the contents, furniture, books, and equipment. The fire was caused by an accumulation of soot in the building’s outdated chimney, which caught fire and inflamed […]
Thank you!
On behalf of 15,000 children who receive excellent Jewish education, hundreds of thousands of Jews from more than 420 communities from all over the Former Soviet Union who enjoy flourishing Jewish life all year round, thousands of needy families and children who benefit from food, clothing, and financial aid, hundreds of orphans who now have […]
“The Synagogue and prayers” now in Russian!
The FJC is proud to present its new production: The “The Synagogue and prayers” booklet by the ‘Yahaduton’ series. The booklet is the first of ten extensive booklets about Jewish heritage and tradition that will be translated and adapted to Russian, and made available to thousands of Jews across the FSU. To watch an example […]
Vandals Desecrate Synagogue with Pig’s Head
By: JTA Unidentified Russian vandals used a pig’s head to desecrate a synagogue in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, according to representatives of the Jewish community of the city, located 600 miles west of Baku, Azerbaijan. They found the pig’s head at the entrance to their synagogue and believe the perpetrators are also responsible […]
The Grand Choral Synagogue celebrates 120
This Sunday, more than 2,000 people attended a historical event concluding a series of over 60 events that were attended by nearly 60,000 people – marking the 120th birthday of the Grand Choral Synagogue of Petersburg, Russia. The final event, attended by VIP’s such as the Governor, Major, The Chairman of the parliament, the Chief […]
Fiddler on the Roof Prizes Awarded
The Moscow Times The Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia held its 10th annual ceremony for the “Fiddler on the Roof” awards on Sunday, celebrating the holiday of Hanukkah while giving out prizes to the leading representatives of the Jewish community for the past year. At the ceremony in the State Kremlin Palace, Chief Rabbi of Russia Berl Lazar commenced the ceremony by giving out the first two prizes. The award for courage went […]