This is How Ukrainian Jews Celebrated Lag BaOmer
With a strong sense of Jewish unity and pride, optimism arose among the tens of thousands of Ukrainian Jews who participated this year in the Lag BaOmer events. The orphans’ leading the parade in Odesa, the horses used by marchers in Vinnytsia, the special permit from the Kharkiv municipality, and the umbrellas that accompanied the […]
Marking 80 Years of Liberation: YAHAD Students Connect with Shanghai’s Jewish Past
Special excitement filled the air among the 800 participants of the historic “YAHAD” journey for Jewish students from Russia and the FSU, as they arrived at the Jewish Ghetto in Shanghai. The visit marks 80 years since the Ghetto’s liberation, in which the Tomchei Temimim yeshiva, which fled from Otwock to escape the Nazi oppressor, […]
Historic Journey Concludes with Unprecedented Success and Heartfelt Proposals
After a week filled with enriching Jewish content, tours, attractions, an uplifting Shabbaton, and a visit to the Jewish Ghetto commemorating 80 years since its liberation, the historic journey organized by YAHAD to Shanghai, China, concluded with remarkable success. Over 800 Jewish students from Russia and other former Soviet Union countries took part, culminating in […]
Yeka Passover Camp Brings Together Jewish Kids from Across Ukraine
Yeka Passover Camp in Ukraine has concluded a powerful 11-day experience, uniting over 70 Jewish boys from across the country in a safe and spirited environment of Jewish pride, learning, and connection. Held at FJC’s Or Avner Alumim Children’s Center near Zhytomyr, the camp brought the children joy, friendship, and empowerment, helping them connect to […]
800 Students Take a ‘Jewish Trip’ to Shanghai, China
Over 800 (!) Jewish students from all across Russia and other countries in the FSU have arrived in China’s most significant metropolis—Shanghai—to make history together. After a year of dedicated and fascinating Jewish studies, they’ve gathered for an inspiring voyage alongside the Chabad emissaries and community rabbis that have been guiding them | This is […]
Pesach Youth Seminar Empowers Ukrainian Jewish Students
Continuing its annual tradition, STARS Ukraine, headed by Rabbi Pinchas Wishedsky, hosted for the tenth consecutive year a unique nine-day Passover retreat for over 40 Jewish students and young professionals from across the country in a luxury hotel in the capital city of Kyiv, despite the ongoing tension and this year’s logistical complexities. The sought-after […]
Passover Aid Reaches Tens of Thousands of Ukrainian Jews Thanks to Global Support
Following the conclusion of Passover, the Federation of Jewish Communities (FJC) expresses its sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the donors, partner foundations, and philanthropists from across the globe whose support made this year’s extensive aid campaign throughout Ukraine successful. Despite ongoing challenges in the region, the campaign successfully distributed over 100 tons of kosher-for-Passover […]
For Life: FJC Humanitarian Leadership Gathers Near Moscow
Continuing its annual tradition, the Federation of Jewish Communities’ For Life humanitarian arm in Russia and Belarus held an empowering and inspiring seminar for regional coordinators near Moscow. The three-day seminar brought together 34 participants for a dynamic program focused on professional development, innovation, and peer learning. Held at the Novy Bereg Hotel outside Moscow, […]
EnerJew Awards 5785 Celebrate Outstanding Youth Coordinators
A special ceremony honoring and empowering EnerJew youth movement coordinators took place in Moscow during the movement’s latest training seminar. Attended by enthusiastic coordinators, rabbis, public figures, and members of the EnerJew leadership, the event recognized dedication and excellence across multiple categories. The awards celebrated the extraordinary commitment of coordinators who are shaping the future […]
Molotov Cocktail Thrown at Kryvyi Rih Synagogue
Rising Antisemitic Incidents: Only a Week After Community Vehicle Was Vandalized, CWA Security Measures Prevent Greater Tragedy The Jewish community of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, is experiencing a troubling wave of antisemitic incidents. On the night following the Passover holiday, a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the local synagogue. This marks the second targeted act within […]