Historical Student Voyage Visits Grand Synagogue of Istanbul
In the framework of the powerful and unprecedented EuroStars voyage to Turkey, hundreds of Jewish students from across Russia, visited this Tuesday the Grand Synagogue of Istanbul for an exciting ceremony and acquaintance with Turkish Jewry. As previously reported, the trip is organized by the ‘YAHAD’ organization, operating within the framework of the Federation of […]
From Across the Globe: Ukraine’s STARS Unite for an Intensive Voyage to Italy
Despite being currently scattered in different countries, more than 120 Ukrainian Jewish students and young professionals have been treated to an amazing trip to Italy after a year of intensive study of Judaism. “At first,” says Rabbi Pinchas Wishedsky, director of STARS Ukraine, “we thought that this year, due to the challenging circumstances, we might […]
Unprecedented: Hundreds of Students from across Russia Set Sail on a Week-Long Cruise to Turkey
Hundreds of Jewish students from all over Russia, together with their dedicated communal rabbis and rebbetzins that assist them in getting closer to Judaism all year round, have set out on a unique Jewish journey upon a luxury ship heading to Turkey from Russia. More than 550 students are participating in the voyage, which is […]
Established in Kazakhstan: FSU’s Energetic Jewish Youth Movement Opens New Branch
EnerJew, FJC’s vibrant Jewish Youth Movement for teenagers across the former Soviet Union, has announced the establishment of a new branch this week in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The new activity center in Kazakhstan will join more than 58 active clubs in 10 countries in the FSU, including Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, and Latvia, participated by […]
Today: Russia’s Jewish Students Embark on Week-Long Cruise to Turkey
After a year of diligent study on a weekly basis, more than 550 Jewish students and young professionals from across Russia are being treated by FJC’s YAHAD organization to a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience, a week-long cruise on a luxury ship, departing tonight from the tourist Olympic city of Sochi to the shores of Turkey and […]
A Russian Passover
Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar on the moral and historical responsibility for maintaining Jewish communal life in a harsh environment By Rabbi Berel Lazar | Tablet It has been a difficult year for Jews in former Soviet countries and the rabbis who lead them. This is certainly the case in Ukraine, but also, in […]
Ukrainian Jews receive tons of matzah, Kosher grape juice for Passover
These generous food and holiday arrangements will be held in synagogues and community centers across Ukraine. Based on an article by ZVIKA KLEIN | The Jerusalem Post Ukrainian Jews have been preparing for their second Passover since the crisis broke out last year. Chabad emissaries and rabbis of Jewish communities in Ukraine are preparing to […]
‘I felt compelled to help’ Ukrainian Jews at Passover time, says 17-year-old
The day-school-educated son of immigrants from Lviv and Kyiv who now live in the Baltimore area has raised more than $20,000 to bring food to some 1,100 Ukrainian Jews. Based on an article by Howard Blas | JNS (March 27, 2023 / JNS) Every time 17-year-old Adrian Maydanich passed grocery-store shelves overflowing with kosher-for-Passover food in […]
70 Tons of Matzah, 120,000 Bottles of Wine: Ukraine Prepares for 142 Huge Public Passover Seders
The biggest ‘Passover Operation’ of all time in Ukraine: Rabbis of the Jewish communities and Chabad emissaries of Ukraine, are preparing for 142 huge public Passover seders during the upcoming festival | Despite the crisis, thousands of Ukrainian Jews are expected to participate as ‘free people’ in the public and festive seders and enjoy luxury […]
Bryansk: Historic Synagogue Inaugurated After a Decade of Renovation
Hundreds of Jews from Bryansk and the surrounding district, along with the city’s mayor, members of the local parliament, dignitaries, and rabbis, attended the inauguration ceremony of one of the most magnificent synagogues in Russia, which reopened after a decade of restoration and renovation. The historic synagogue was founded over one hundred and thirty years […]