New Mikvah Opens in Bryansk
The event took place with the participation of hundreds of Jews from the entire region and prominent guests from Moscow, headed by Chief Rabbi of Russia Rabbi Berel Lazar – began with a special meeting between the local Governor and his team, Rabbi Lazar and Rabbi Mendy Zaklas – the chief Rabbi of Bryansk and the […]
Dignitaries visit Bobruisk Jewish Community
The Israeli ambassador to Belarus, Mr. Yosef Shagal, together with the consul, Mr. Gennady Politchuk and the local major, Mr. Dmitri Bonochov – were accepted last Friday as guests of honor in the Jewish Community of Bobruisk. The respectful delegation showed their concern towards the welfare of the community and witnessed the development of the […]
Thousands receive new clothing for Passover
New clothing brought joy to thousands of children throughout the FSU * In partnership with the IFCJ, the FJC distributed thousands of new sets of clothing to needy Jewish children.
Passover in Irkutsk – one example out of hundreds
Preparations for Passover began in Irkutsk well before the actual holiday itself. Immediately after Purim, Matzah began selling in the synagogue. During that month, over 2 tons of matzah was sold to community members. When they came to buy the Matzah they had to option of selling their Chametz, which over 500 people did. At […]
Israeli Minister Visits Azerbaijan
By Tamar Runyan, Chabad.org In Azerbaijan to tout his country’s ties with the predominantly-Muslim former Soviet republic, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman toured FJC’s Or Avner Chabad day school in the capital of Baku, meeting with various Jewish organizations one day after sitting down with President Ilham Aliyev and Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov. “Whenever he is on a trip, he […]