How Our Children’s Home in Ukraine Was Uprooted Again by War in Israel
Kids who escaped Zhytomyr for Ashkelon relocated to Kfar Chabad By Zalman Bukiet, as told to Menachem Posner | Chabad.org Uprooting a family in the face of a horrific crisis is difficult. To do so when your “family” includes 60-odd children is daunting. And to do so twice in two years is unimaginable. Yet that […]
85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht Marked Across Former Soviet Union
Throughout the former Soviet Union, a poignant tribute unfolded on the night of November 9-10, commemorating the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, an infamous chapter in history marked by anti-Semitic atrocities. Under the banner of the ‘Ignite Light’ initiative, dozens of synagogues illuminated the night, echoing the memory of the tragic events that unfolded eight and […]
For the Sake of Israel: Rare Mitzvah Ceremony Unfolds in Moscow
30 Firstborns Fulfill Pidyon Haben Simultaneously * In an extraordinary and seldom-witnessed event, thirty firstborn men recently partook in the rare mitzvah of pidyon haben in Moscow * The ceremony, which typically involves the redemption of a firstborn son when they reach thirty days old, was a particularly unique occasion given the number of participants […]
Jewish Pervomais’k Celebrates 25 Years of Revival
Dozens of excited community members recently gathered for a historic event marking 25 years since the revival of Jewish life in the Ukrainian town of Pervomais’k in the Mykolaiv district. Dignitaries and government officials, including the city’s Mayor, Mr. Oleg Demchenko, honored the event. In addition, notable figures such as Mr. Michael Yudin and the […]
JRNU Takes Action to Support Ukraine’s Vulnerable Children During Harsh Winter
Amidst rising mental health concerns and economic challenges, JRNU, the Federation of Jewish Communities and Chabad’s humanitarian arm in Ukraine continues its lifeline programs and is gearing up to provide crucial support to the vulnerable children of Ukraine as the country braces for another harsh winter. With an estimated 1.5 million children at risk of […]
EnerJew’s ‘School of Madrichim’ Kicks Off New Season in Moscow
EnerJew, the Jewish Youth Movement in the Former Soviet Union (FSU), recently launched its ‘School of Madrichim’ with an inaugural seminar in Moscow, Russia. The event brought together 30 hand-picked Jewish teenagers from Russia, Belarus, and Azerbaijan, with the aim of nurturing the next generation of talented counselors for non-formal Jewish educational initiatives across the […]
From Dnipro to Rivne: Unity Torah on its Way
In a momentous event symbolizing the unity of Jewish communities across Ukraine, a Torah scroll completion ceremony was held in the conference hall on the 18th floor of the renowned Menora Center in Dnipro. This Torah was granted as a gift to the “Alte Kloiz” synagogue and the community of Rivne. Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki, the […]
Rabbi Lazar Decries Displays of Antisemitism In Russia
After antisemitic incidents in the Islamic republics of Russia led to the torching of a Jewish center in Nalchik and an antisemitic mob in Dagestan, Chief Rabbi Lazar condemned the attacks and called for all citizens to do their part in maintaining peace. By Anash.org | Photo: Chief Rabbi Lazar at one of the meetings […]
Antisemitism in Mykolaiv: Unknown Individual Splashed Red Paint on Synagogue
In the Jewish community of the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv, residents were shocked to discover that an unknown individual had splashed red paint on the exterior walls of the synagogue. The police have initiated an investigation, and it is suspected that this act is related to the situation in Israel. The city’s rabbi and Chabad […]
Kislovodsk: New Torah Scroll Inaugurated at Special Event
Hundreds of members from the local Jewish community, along with guests from the surrounding Stavropol Krai region, tourists, and businessmen, gathered for a remarkable inauguration ceremony in the charming spa city of Kislovodsk, situated in southwestern Russia. The festive occasion, graced by distinguished guests including Chief Rabbi Menachem Lazar of Krasnodar and Rabbi Yitzchak Kogan […]