EnerJew Concludes Successful Seminar for Future Youth Leaders
Nearly 50 outstanding and active teens from EnerJew chapters across Russia and other FSU countries, gathered for a four-day seminar at the Vinogradovo Hotel near Moscow. The intensive training, part of the EnerJew Youth Movement’s School for Counselors, aimed to equip participants with practical tools and deep insights into the field of informal Jewish education. […]
Kaliningrad Jewish cemetery restored 150 years after its founding
In Russia’s Baltic exclave, Jewish community marks 150 years of historic Königsberg cemetery with a major restoration and a new memorial; site includes Rabbi Yisrael Salanter’s grave and refurbished under close halachic supervision with official support By Itamar Eichner | Ynet Global The Jewish community in Kaliningrad has marked the 150th anniversary of the city’s […]
Famed synagogue of the Sadigura Hasidic dynasty in Ukraine heavily damaged in arson attack
Shock in the Jewish community in the city of Chernivtsi: A mentally unstable man set fire to the Kloiz Kadisha synagogue, causing serious damage. Last month the arsonist, who was apprehended by police, tried to set fire to a church By Itamar Eichner | Ynet Global The famed synagogue of the Sadigura Hasidic dynasty in […]
Historic Synagogue Rededicated in Kislovodsk, Russia
Following three years of comprehensive restoration work, the historic synagogue in Kislovodsk, Russia, has been rededicated in a festive ceremony attended by the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, and local dignitaries. The synagogue, originally built approximately 135 years ago, now stands fully restored as a center of Jewish life in the picturesque Caucasus […]
Jewish Krasnoyarsk Unites for an Inspiring Challah Baking Event
Earlier this week, more than 70 women from the Jewish community of Krasnoyarsk gathered for a moving and empowering evening dedicated to the mitzvah of separating challah. The event was organized by the city’s Chabad emissaries and Chief Rabbi Benyamin Wagner together with Rebbetzin Dina Wagner. The evening was led by Esther Sprinkova, who explained […]
Moscow Jewish Orphanage Celebrates Reopening of Newly Renovated Dormitory
The Beit Chaya Jewish orphanage and children’s home in Moscow has officially reopened its original dormitory building in a celebratory ceremony, following a comprehensive renovation aimed at significantly improving safety and comfort for its dozens of young residents. Located on Budaisky Proezd, the refurbished dormitory now complements a newer building added six years ago. The […]
30 Years of Educational Excellence: Chabad School in Riga Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
The beloved Jewish school in Riga, Latvia—part of FJC’s ‘Or Avner’ educational network—recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with a heartfelt and inspiring gathering. Over the past three decades, the school has earned a strong reputation for academic excellence and warm, value-based Jewish education. Thousands of alumni have passed through its doors, and today the school […]
New Jewish-Themed Coloring App for Toddlers Now Available for Free
The Moscow-based “770” Charity Foundation, under the direction of Rabbi Yehuda and Chaya Tamar Davydov, has launched a new mobile game for toddlers: Secret Room: Coloring Book, inspired by the popular Russian-language Jewish animated series The Secret Room. Developed for children aged 2–3, the app gently introduces Jewish traditions through engaging scenes from key […]
Israeli Embassy Inaugurated in Estonia with Mezuzah Ceremony
In a symbolic and heartfelt ceremony, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar inaugurated the new Israeli Embassy in Tallinn, Estonia, alongside his Estonian counterpart, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. The event marked a deepening of ties between the two countries and included the affixing of a mezuzah at the embassy’s main entrance. The mezuzah was placed by […]
New Synagogue Inaugurated at Samara International Airport
In a modest yet meaningful ceremony, the Jewish community of Samara marked the inauguration of a new synagogue at the city’s international airport. The opening aligns with a growing trend across Russia, following similar projects at major hubs such as Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport. Samara, one of Russia’s largest cities, is home to a vibrant and […]