Russia Marks 80th ‘Day of Liberation’ of European Jews From the Nazis
In annual tradition, the 26th of Iyar, designated as the ‘Day of Liberation and Rescue’ of European Jews from the Nazis was marked in Russian cities. In annual tradition, the 26th of Iyar, designated as the ‘Day of Liberation and Rescue’ of European Jews from the Nazis was marked for generations to remember the rescue […]
This Shavuot in Ukraine, Making Cheesecake and Memories Under Fire
Jewish community shows incredible resilience as three-and-a-half-year crisis continue Based on article by Motti Wilhelm | Chabad.org The holiday of Shavuot marks the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, the moment that the Jewish people came to be. Two long-standing traditions have come to characterize the celebration of this momentous event: involving children and […]
A Heartfelt Reunion in Odesa: German Delegation Meets Jewish Orphans They Helped Save
A senior delegation from the German Embassy in Ukraine recently visited Odesa, where they were warmly welcomed by children from FJC’s “Mishpacha” Jewish orphanage. In a moving gesture, the children presented the guests with a symbolic and emotional gift: a framed image of the refugee passport issued to them by the German government during their […]
Hard Cheeses, Mozzarella, and Ice Cream: A White Holiday Celebration for Ukraine’s Jews
Against the backdrop of ongoing tensions in Ukraine, the country’s Jewish communities are preparing for a joyful Shavuot holiday with an array of strictly kosher dairy products—produced locally at specially supervised facilities. From family-sized ice creams to sour cream, from flavored yogurts to rich cream cheese, these items have recently been delivered to Jewish communities […]
From Around the World to New York: ‘Kedem’ Community Members Reunite for a Unity Shabbat
Over twenty former members of Kyiv’s ‘Kedem’ community, displaced in recent years due to the crisis in Ukraine, gathered in New York for a heartfelt Unity Shabbat with their longtime rabbi and Chabad emissary, Rabbi Pinchas Vishedski. The participants, now residing in various countries across Europe, the United States, and Israel, reunited to pray, study, […]
Chabad Rabbis in Russia Gather for a Special Unity Shabbat in Siberia
Over sixty Chabad emissaries and city rabbis from across Russia and other FSU countries convened last weekend in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk for a unique Shabbat of unity in anticipation of the upcoming Shavuot holiday. The uplifting event was hosted by the city’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Binyamin Wagner and his wife Dina, and included […]
Russian Synagogues Welcome Thousands for Annual Museum Night
On the evening of May 17, 2025, synagogues across Russia opened their doors for the annual “Night of Museums,” inviting the public to explore Jewish history, heritage, architecture, and culture in a unique nighttime setting. This year’s theme, “Heroes,” resonated deeply, highlighting stories of resilience and community. At the Grand Choral Synagogue in Petersburg, hundreds […]
Inclusive Sports Event in Novosibirsk Highlights Power of Integration
Last Sunday, the city of Novosibirsk in Siberia, Russia, hosted a unique and heartwarming sports event that brought together children with special needs and their peers for a shared athletic experience. Organized by the “Lev” Inclusion Project under the auspices of the local Jewish community, the event marked the first of its kind in the […]
Mazal Tov: 120 Outstanding Teens from Across Russia and Belarus Celebrate Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
At the culmination of an inspiring year-long journey, 120 outstanding Jewish teens—13-year-old boys and 12-year-old girls—from 34 cities across Russia and Belarus gathered last week for a moving seminar and central Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebration held in the scenic Podmoskovye resort near Moscow. This festive event marked the highlight of the Bar and Bat […]
Jewish Moscow Unites for Grand Lag BaOmer Celebrations
The Jewish community of Moscow gathered in impressive numbers for a central Lag BaOmer celebration that brought together Jewish families from across the city in a display of unity and joy. The main event, held at the Shaarei Tzedek Chesed Center near the Marina Roscha synagogue, featured a traditional bonfire lighting ceremony led by Russia’s […]