West Ukraine: Single-parent mother & child camp
More than 50 single-parent mothers with 70 children participated in a unique summer camp for both needy parents and children from 24 different remote and distant villages in poverty stricken West Ukraine. The ‘Alumim’ Jewish Community center in Zhitomir hosted the special camp designed to assist the poorest Jewish families throughout West Ukraine, many of […]
FJC assists relief efforts in Krasnodar floods
Under the auspices of the ‘Fellowship of Christians and Jews’ lead by Rabbi Yechial Eckstein, essential aid and thousands of clothes, were collected from manufacturers and importers by the ‘Sharei Tzedek’ Chesed (aid) Center of Moscow, and have been transferred to the Russian emergency base to help the thousands stricken by the floods in the […]
“We all love (kosher) Ice-Cream…”
History: Due to the ever-growing demand for kosher products in the CIS, one of the biggest manufacturers in Russia has created the first ever kosher ice cream in the CIS. The FJC’s historic influence and rebuilding of Jewish communities and heritage in the CIS has created a strong demand for kosher food and products. This […]
Remarkable Youth Seminar attracts dozens
Passionate about discovering their Jewish connection, more than 60 Jewish youngsters from 23 different locations in the CIS participated in an amazing two-week seminar packed with attractions and lectures. Students and youngsters aged 18-28, some of whom are also participants of the STARS student program, gathered together from across the land in a two-week Youth […]
Ambassadors attend new Torah inauguration
The inauguration ceremony of a new Torah scroll, donated to the Jewish Community of Baku, Azerbaijan, turned into a significant event attended by the Ambassadors of the USA and Israel and heads of communities. Over five hundred community members from throughout the land, and friends from abroad, attended the introduction of a new Torah scroll […]
Educational leaders convene in Petersburg
More than twenty leading School Principals from FJC’s ‘Or Avner’ Jewish School network in the CIS gathered for a remarkable three-day professional convention in Petersburg, Russia. Now that summer has arrived, and the pupils throughout the CIS are out on vacation – the school directors and principals have taken the opportunity to gather together for […]
The Bride from Mogilev, the Groom from Minsk
More and more Jewish singles in the CIS choose to get married with a Jewish spouse and in a traditional ceremony. Now that the wedding season has taken the “3 weeks” break, we present a small gallery from a recent event in Belarus.
“Bat Mitzvah Club” holds special events
After half a year of preparations, hundreds of teen-age girls in more than 20 locations – are now celebrating their big-day together with their “”Bat Mitzvah Club”. An especially exciting event took place in Bryansk. The grand Bat Mitzvah party in Bryansk, Russia, a splendid example out of more than 20 similar clubs, took place […]
Putin’s visit to Israel accompanied by the FJC
Russia’s President Mr. Vladimir Putin’s visit to Israel was accompanied by representatives of the Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS. Putin’s schedule included an historical visit to the Western Wall. The President’s visit started in the city of Netanya with the inauguration of a memorial for Soviet soldiers who fought the Nazis during WWII […]
Happy summer: Camp season opens in the CIS
Thousands of children across the CIS (FSU) are now happy campers, with the opening of the FJC’s summer camp network 5772 – 2012. This year’s main theme: Jerusalem. We will keep you updated.