Jewish Design Students Create Unique Exhibition on the Shtetl
Students majoring in design at the Machon Chamesh Institute presented their work at the Hadassah Medical Center in Moscow displaying the Shtetl, Jewish towns throughout Europe that were destroyed during the Holocaust, and Jewish life that continues until today. As the academic year drew to a close, graduates of the architecture and interior design program at the […]
Mogilev Educational Jewish Community Center Nears Completion, Seeks Support for Final Touches
Construction of the long-awaited Mogilev Educational Jewish Community Center (JCC) is nearing completion. The center, a beacon of Jewish life in the heart of Belarus, will serve thousands of Jews from the city and surrounding region and provide a vital space for educational, humanitarian, religious, cultural, and social activities. “We are thrilled to see the […]
Vigorous Operation Stops the Excavation of Jewish Graves in Kaliningrad
An agreement from years ago with Russia’s Chief Rabbi was violated | After persistent and vigorous activity the excavations were stopped and the bones were returned to their places. The cemetery which was founded in 1705 and was used until 1875, lies in the center of the city of Kaliningrad, a Russian enclave within Europe, […]
City on the Kazakh Steppe Inaugurates Its First-Ever Mikvah
Mikvah Mei Elazar marks milestone for Jewish community in Shymkent, Kazakhstan By Ariel Fine | Chabad.org History was made on Tuesday, July 9, when the Jewish community of Shymkent, Kazakhstan, gathered to inaugurate ‘Mikvah Mei Elazar,’ the city’s first-ever mikvah. The mikvah’s opening marks a coming of age for Jewish life on the vast Kazakh steppe. Shymkent is a […]
Ten Torahs Burned in Derbent Buried in Heartbreaking Funeral
On the 30th day since the tragic terror attack and burning of a Synagogue and JCC in Derbent, Dagestan, Russia, the 10 Torah scrolls and other religious articles burned in the fire were buried in a heartbreaking funeral. The funeral took place on the 17th of Tammuz, the day we mourn the burning of a […]
‘Mitzvah Mobile’ unites isolated communities across Ukraine
The Mitzvah Mobile began its journey immediately after the yahrzeit (anniversary of a death) of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the leader of the Chabad movement. Based on an article by the JERUSALEM POST STAFF A creative Jewish initiative, the ‘Mitzvah Mobile,’ traversed Ukraine’s landscape, bringing hope and unity to remote Jewish communities. Dubbed the ‘Jewish Tank,’ this […]
Azerbaijan: A journey through Baku’s modern marvels and ancient Jewish heritage
Discover Azerbaijan’s rich history and culture, from Baku’s vibrant architecture to ancient Jewish heritage and local traditions. By DAVID ZEV HARRIS, MARK GORDON | The Jerusalem Post | Photo credit: @MarkDavidPod Saffron, silk, and black gold. Just three of many reasons people have been conquering or just plain visiting Azerbaijan since the Bronze Age. Mongols, […]
Jewish graves in Dagestan destroyed
Makhachkala official says tombstones damaged after driver lost control, motorist reportedly pledges to fix damage Based on an article by TOI Staff | The Times of Israel | Photos: Kann News on X @AlexNirenburg Jewish graves in the Republic of Dagestan in Russia were found destroyed, the Kan public broadcaster reported Saturday. Images of the […]
Ukrainian Postal Service Issues Stamp in Honor of Lubavitcher Rebbe’s 30th Yahrtzeit
Last Tuesday, on the 3rd of Tammuz, marking the 30th anniversary of the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, OBM, the Ukrainian Postal Service issued a special stamp in his honor and as a tribute to the Chabad movement and its activities in Ukraine. Based on an article by Hamodia Staff The stamp features the famous […]
YAHAD Leadership School Creates New Generation of Leaders
Seventeen youth leaders from Jewish communities across Russia and the FSU gathered at the “Otradnoye” Jewish University Campus for an exciting and uplifting six-day seminar, concluding the YAHAD Leadership School program for 2024. The young participants engaged in a comprehensive program aimed at equipping them with essential skills and knowledge to enhance their work within […]