New Generation of Shochtim Ordained in Russia
A group of nine Russian Yeshiva students from the ‘Machon Ran’ Institution in Moscow, received their official ordination as ‘Shochtim’ – Jewish ritual slaughters – after months of study and training. They will serve in Russia and Jewish communities across the FSU. The new Shochtim were ordained after learning in the Machon Ran Yeshiva in […]
600 Tons of Food Have Been Delivered to the People of Ukraine
As the situation in the cities and villages across Ukraine continues to deteriorate, the Federation of Jewish Communities’ operational arm in Ukraine, the JRNU, has distributed with the help of their staff and volunteers, nearly 600 tons of food across Ukraine, providing packages to 25,000 people. The situation in cities and villages across the country […]
From Zhytomyr to Hebron: Refugee Orphans Visit the Cave of the Patriarchs
The Children of the Jewish ‘Alumim’ orphanage and children’s home in the West Ukrainian city of Zhytomyr, currently residing in Israel along with many of their community members, last week visited the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron. There, they prayed for global peace and redemption at the resting place of the nation’s Fathers and […]
TISHA B’AV TAKES ON ADDED MEANING FOR UKRAINIAN JEWS
As the crisis in Ukraine continues, smaller than usual crowds gathered in synagogues to mourn the destruction of the Batei Mikdash (Temples) as well as the destruction of much of Jewish life in Ukraine. As the situation in Ukrainian cities continues, Jews gathered in synagogues to commemorate the destruction of the Batei Mikdash, led by […]
Girls Yeshivacation Offers a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity
For over 55 young Jewish women from 16 cities across Russia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and additional FSU countries, the unique 8-day Girls Yeshivacation that took place in Moscow was a rare opportunity to indulge in intensive study of fundamental Jewish topics and make friends with dozens of girls strengthening their connection and commitment to Judaism. Organized […]
Dilapidated Historic Berditchev Synagogue to be Reconstructed and Expanded
For decades, the historic ‘Tailor and Shoemaker Synagogue’ of Berditchev served as a thriving center of Jewish life in the famous Ukrainian shtetl, even after the horrific and devastating Holocaust and during the communist regime. Now, 80 years later, the Synagogue will be reconstructed, renovated and returned to its previous glory. The Jewish shtetl of […]
Khmelnytskyi: Rise in Jewish Population Leads to Emerging New Mikvah
The current Ukrainian crisis has led thousands of refugees to settle in the western city of Khmelnytskyi, leading to a sharp increase in the city’s Jewish population and a high demand for a local and accessible Mikvah to serve the growing community. “Ever since the crisis broke out,” says Rabbi Yosef Taitelboim “hundreds of Jewish […]
US Ambassador to Ukraine ‘Heartened’ By Visit to Kyiv Jewish Community
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink met with the chief rabbi of Kyiv, Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, and said she was “heartened” by what she witnessed. U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink met with the chief rabbi and Shliach of Kyiv, Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, this week. “Heartened to hear from Chief Rabbi Markovitch that Ukraine’s Jewish […]
Emergency Relief Aid Efforts Continue in Shocked Vinnytsia
Following the emergency crisis unraveling in the West Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia, a rescue team has been assembled to make sure every Jewish family and individual in the region has the appropriate means to overcome the tragedy that has left the city’s citizens in trauma. The team, headed by the city’s Chief Rabbi Shaul Horowitz […]
Jewish summer camps in Ukraine open their doors despite ongoing crisis
Keeping up with decades-old tradition, 15 summer camps scattered throughout the country try to provide Jewish children with some much-needed respite from the ongoing conflict Based on an article by Itamar Eichner | Ynet The FJC, Chabad and local rabbis have been running summer camps for Jewish children across Ukraine for over 30 years and […]