Swastika sprayed on memorial monument
Nikolayev, Ukraine – Yesterday, the Jewish community of Nikolayev was shocked to discover the Nazi symbol covering a Jewish memorial monument, commemorating the birthplace of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The police have opened an investigation.
Lugansk: learning the value of freedom
The FJC’s ‘Or Avner’ Jewish day school in Lugansk, Ukraine – dedicated a special day of activity to teaching their pupils all about the value of freedom, from the times of the exodus from Egypt until the present time. Lectures, competitions & videos accompanied the event. [nggallery id=203]
New Torah inaugurated in Perm, Russia
Hundreds of community members, guests and dignitaries, participated last Sunday in the festive inauguration of a new Torah scroll that was donated by Mr. Reuben Yedgarov, and introduced into the grand Synagogue and JCC of Perm. The last letters of the Torah scroll were written in a special ceremony that took place in the local […]
‘Bat Mitzvah’ dance created in Odessa
In honor of their ‘Bat Mitzvah’ celebrations, a group of 12 year old girls from the Jewish community of Odessa, Ukraine created a series of special dances that they later performed at a joyous ceremony attended by friend, family and dignitaries. [nggallery id=201]
Children’s Matzah bakery opens in Zhitomir
Hands-on Matzah baking, at the FJC’s ‘Or Avner’ day school in Zhitomir, Ukraine, has turned into an annual tradition. On the first day of the month of Nissan, the pupils gather to experience the fast and exciting process involved in baking the special Passover unleavened bread. [nggallery id=200]
Purim celebrated throughout the FSU
Thousands of Jews of all ages and walks of life, old and young participated this week in a series of festive events in honor of the joyful festival of Purim, which took place throughout the entire Former Soviet Union. You are invited to watch our picture gallery and join the fun. More picture galleries at […]
Winter Seminar reveals ‘The Meaning of Life’
Over 100 Jews from the entire region joined the four day ‘Grand Winter Resort’ that took place in Tolyatti, Russia. The freezing weather didn’t deter this excited crowd who yearned for more. The Seminar that included a long weekend and Shabbaton took place in the new hotel facilities in Tolyatti, based in the new Jewish […]
Bar & Bat Mitzvah trip to Moscow
After a year of preparations towards their big day, a group of Bar & Bat Mitzvah children from Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, set out on a special trip to museums and attractions in the capital city of Moscow as part of their celebrations. The trip included a visit to the new Jewish museum, a personal audience […]
President Putin visits new Jewish Museum
Moscow, Russia – Russia’s President, Mr. Vladimir Putin, arrived yesterday for a formal visit to the new Jewish Museum. He was accompanied by the Chief Rabbi and the President of the FJC of Russia. President Putin was personally involved in the building of the Museum and even donated one of his monthly salaries to it. […]
Historical Synagogue to be restored
The remains of the historical Synagogue in the famous Jewish city of Zhitomir, Ukraine – were torn down this week as part of the Jewish community’s efforts to restore the building and return it to its days of glory. The Synagogue will be restored and expanded. The restoration project has been postponed several times in […]