Scandalous Statement by the Mufti of Chechnya Removed Following Sharp Response
Mufti of Chechnya’s anti-Jewish remarks removed from state news agency website, following the swift reaction of Russia’s Chief Rabbi/ Wide public echo and significant change in publication on the official Chechen news agency site. The Mufti of Chechnya, Salah-Haji Mezhiev, said during the talk show “Chechen History: War and Peace”, aired on Chechen state television: “There have […]
Memorial in Rudnya Rededicated in Memory of Jews Murdered by the Nazis
Eighty-four years after the tragic mass murder of the Jews of Rudnya, Russia, a memorial at their burial site was rededicated in a solemn ceremony attended by community leaders, descendants, and local residents. The event took place on the eve of Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan, marking both the anniversary of the massacre and sixty years since […]
EnerJew Youth Movement Launches 5786 Season with Joy and Creativity Across FSU
The Federation of Jewish Communities’ EnerJew youth movement began its 5786 season with vibrant opening events in dozens of cities across the former Soviet Union. Alongside a central theme provided by the project’s leadership, each local club added its own creative elements, combining Jewish tradition with modern culture to joyfully welcome the new year of […]
Reconstructed Mikvah Reopens in Bryansk, Serving the Broader Jewish Community
After extensive renovations, the central mikvah in Bryansk, Russia, was officially reopened in a moving ceremony attended by dozens of local community members. The restored facility is set to serve not only the Jewish population of Bryansk but also those in the surrounding region. The festive inauguration was attended by many men and women from […]
Historic Cornerstone Laid for Monumental Jewish Center in New Moscow
In a landmark moment for Jewish life in Russia, the cornerstone of a vast new Jewish center was laid in New Moscow, marking the beginning of an unprecedented project set to reshape the religious and communal landscape of the region. The historical ceremony was led by Rabbi Yisroel Lazar, Chief Rabbi and Chabad emissary of […]
EnerJew Unveils Its Fresh Brand Identity for 5786
As the Jewish year 5786 begins, the FJC EnerJew Youth Movement has introduced a refreshed brand identity designed to strengthen its connection with Jewish teens across the former Soviet Union. The updated Brand Book, developed under the leadership of digital and art director Sarah Boikova, offers a vibrant and thoughtful visual language that reflects the […]
Jewish Ulyanovsk Welcomes New Torah Scroll in Historic Celebration
The Jewish community of Ulyanovsk, Russia, marked a momentous occasion last month with the dedication of a new Torah scroll — a deeply meaningful event that coincided with the 35th anniversary of the community’s founding. The Torah was graciously donated by Mr. Semyon Eduardovich Birarov, a longtime friend of the community, in loving memory of […]
FJC Mourns the Passing of Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Advocate and Ally of FSU Jewry
The Federation of Jewish Communities (FJC) expresses its deep sorrow over the passing of Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union (OU), who died on Shemini Atzeret at his home in Baltimore at the age of 64. A distinguished Torah scholar and devoted communal leader, Rabbi Hauer was a steadfast supporter of […]
From Russia to Crown Heights: A Transformative Trip for Jewish Students
A group of 30 Jewish students and young professionals from Russia and other FSU countries, participated in a unique educational and spiritual journey to New York organized by YAHAD. The week-long trip, which began in late Elul, culminated in a visit to the heart of Jewish life in the United States. The idea for the […]
New Memorial Site Unveiled in Monastyrshchina to Honor Holocaust Victims
In Monastyrshchina, located in the Smolensk region of Russia, the Jewish community and local authorities recently celebrated the completion of reconstruction work on the Holocaust memorial site with a formal opening ceremony. The event included the traditional ribbon‑cutting, unveiling of the restored memorial, and the recitation of the ‘Kel Maleh Rachamim’ prayer, Kaddish and words […]