STARS Ukraine: Discovering Israel, Strengthening Jewish Identity
Twenty-five Jewish students and young adults from across Ukraine recently completed an 11-day journey through Israel organized jointly by Birthright Israel (Taglit), and STARS Ukraine with the support of JRNU. The program offered participants an opportunity to explore Israel, deepen their knowledge of Jewish heritage, and build lasting connections with one another. The extensive itinerary […]
Learning, Leadership and Jewish Identity: Moscow Jewish University Marks 2026 Graduation
The Jewish University of Moscow held its 2026 graduation ceremony at the Marina Roscha Jewish Community Center, bringing together graduates, educators, families and members of the Jewish community for an evening of achievement, gratitude and new beginnings. The ceremony honored young Jewish students completing both the university’s four-year academic program and its high-school division. University […]
YAHAD Girls Yeshivacation Brings Young Jewish Women Together in Moscow
Thirty-three young Jewish women from 15 cities across Russia gathered in Moscow for an intensive eight-day Girls Yeshivacation seminar organized by YAHAD. The program offered participants an opportunity to deepen their Jewish knowledge, strengthen their personal connection to their heritage, and gain renewed motivation for continued Jewish growth. The seminar followed a full and immersive […]
Jewish Museum and State Hermitage Launch Three-Year Cultural Partnership
The State Hermitage Museum, the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center, and the Hermitage XXI Century Foundation have signed a three-year cooperation agreement aimed at developing joint exhibitions, educational initiatives, and restoration projects. The agreement was signed at the Jewish Museum in Moscow by Mikhail Piotrovsky, General Director of the State Hermitage Museum; Rabbi Alexander Boroda, […]
Moving Bar and Bat Mitzvah Celebration Held at Kyiv’s Chabad “Simcha” Community
A moving and meaningful celebration recently took place at the Chabad “Simcha” Jewish community in Kyiv, Ukraine as local Bar and Bat Mitzvah boys and girls marked their entry into Jewish adulthood together with their families, friends, community members, and honored guests. The celebration followed months of preparation as part of EnerJew’s Bar and Bat […]
Mogilev Jewish Community Opens Its Doors to City Residents
In honor of Belarus’ Independence Day, marked on Friday, July 3, the Jewish community of Mogilev held an open house at its new Jewish Educational and Community Center, welcoming residents from across the city and surrounding area. The center, which has become a renewed home for Jewish educational, cultural, religious, and community life in Mogilev, […]
New Jewish Spiritual Center of Belarus Museum Opens in Bobruisk
A new museum exhibition titled the Jewish Spiritual Center of Belarus has opened at the historic Bobruisk Synagogue in the Mogilev Region, offering visitors a meaningful introduction to centuries of Jewish history, faith, and communal life in Belarus. Located on the synagogue’s second floor, the new space presents the spiritual heritage and traditions of Judaism […]
Sasha and Sapir Came Home—and Are Now Building a Home of Their Own
Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen were abducted to Gaza two and a half years ago. Yesterday, they were married and began building a home together in Israel. That sentence is worth re-reading. By Sivan Rahav-Meir | The Daily Thought Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen were abducted to Gaza two and a half years ago. Yesterday, […]
YAHAD Students Complete Transformative Jewish Leadership Journey
Over one-hundred and ten Jewish students and young professionals from across Russia and the FSU completed a year of Jewish heritage study, leadership development, and hands-on community project training. Thirty-one of theses students enjoyed an inspiring week-long educational journey to Georgia, while the others joined the annual YAHAD trip that traveled earlier this year to […]
Children of Moscow’s Jewish Orphanage Enjoy Annual Trip to Vietnam
Twenty-five outstanding children from Moscow’s Beit Chaya Jewish Orphanage and Children’s Home, directed by Rabbi Menachem Gol, recently returned from an unforgettable eight-day annual trip to Vietnam, following a year of dedicated growth and achievement. Throughout the year, the children at Beit Chaya receive comprehensive care and support addressing their physical, educational, emotional, and social […]