Moscow’s Torah Center Launches New Year with Inspiring Fair and Concert
In a festive and uplifting event marking the start of the Jewish New Year, more than 300 members of Moscow’s Jewish community gathered for an evening that combined immersive learning opportunities with stirring musical performances. The event was led by Rabbi Mendy Wilansky, Director of the Torah Center, and featured the participation of Russia’s Chief […]
EnerJew City Coordinators Gather in Moscow for Annual Leadership Conference
Coordinators from over 60 EnerJew clubs from across Russia and the FSU, came together in Moscow for the annual EnerJew Team Conference — a five-day seminar dedicated to preparing local youth leaders for the upcoming new 5786 season. The gathering combined intensive training with motivational sessions, aiming to equip participants with deeper Jewish knowledge and […]
Emergency Preparedness Training Conducted for Jewish Organizations in Dnipro
An educational training session on emergency preparedness was held this week at the Dnipro Jewish Community Center, organized by the Jewish Relief Network Ukraine (JRNU), Chabad and FJC’s humanitarian arm in Ukraine. The session brought together local Jewish community leaders and activists to enhance their awareness and readiness for potential security threats such as terrorist […]
A Month of Kindness: Moscow’s Tishrei Aid Ushers in the Holidays
As the month of Tishrei 5786 approached, the Jewish community in Moscow moved into high gear to ensure that every family, regardless of circumstances, would be able to observe Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and soon Sukkot with dignity and joy. Preparations for this spiritually weighty period commenced earlier than in past years — and the […]
World’s Tallest Chabad House and JCC Inaugurated in Moscow’s Business Heart
A remarkable new milestone in Jewish life in Russia was marked this month with the inauguration of the world’s tallest Chabad House—also serving as a full-fledged Jewish Community Center — in the heart of Moscow City, the capital’s international business district. Located on the 27th floor of one of the district’s soaring skyscrapers, the newly […]
The Jerusalem Post: My Man of the Year – Igor Shatkhin
The moment I walk through the gates of “Mishpacha Ukraine,” a network of Jewish orphanages in Odessa, I know I’m not entering just another school. The place has an entirely different spirit. It’s a refuge, a safe harbor in the middle of a storm. Children’s drawings on the walls burst with hope, songs drift down […]
In Ukraine, Celebrating a New Year During an Old Crisis
Jewish communities are welcoming Rosh Hashanah amid bombs, blackouts and displacement Based on an article by Chaya Ohana | Chabad.org As the High Holy Days approach, Jews across the globe are busy preparing for a season of introspection, renewal and prayer. But in Ukraine, those preparations are shaped by more than just liturgy and logistics—they’re […]
Former French Prime Minister Visits Jewish Orphanage in Odesa
This past Sunday, a remarkable visit led by former French Prime Minister and current Chair of the France–Ukraine Friendship Group in the French Parliament, Gabriel Attal, took place at FJC’s “Mishpacha Ukraine” Jewish orphanage in Odesa. The delegation included a distinguished group of French lawmakers, Members of Parliament: Pierre-Alexandre Anglade, Chair of the European Affairs […]
New Torah Scroll Joyfully Welcomed in Kotovskaya Community of Odessa
On Thursday, the 18th of Elul, the Jewish community of Kotovskaya, a residential district in Odesa, celebrated the ceremonial welcoming of a new Torah scroll into its synagogue, which has been led with dedication by Rabbi Fishel Chichelnitsky for the past 18 years. The event began with a lively street procession accompanied by live music, […]
New Yahaduton Video Explains Shofar in Both Russian and Ukrainian
As the Jewish New Year nears, the Yahaduton Channel has released a special new video in Russian and Ukrainian, offering a clear and engaging explanation of the central mitzvah of Rosh Hashanah — the sounding of the shofar. Produced by the Federation of Jewish Communities (FJC) and JRNU, Chabad’s humanitarian network in Ukraine, in collaboration […]