Krasnodar Jewish Educational Center Aims for Excellence
After a period of extensive renovations, FJC’s “Or Avner” Jewish kindergarten and daycare center in the Russian city of Krasnodar, reopened in a joyful ceremony marking the institution’s commitment to devoted and excellent education. Together with their parents, dozens of toddlers and young children recently participated in a special inauguration ceremony at the newly refurbished […]
Petersburg: Jewish Business Club Inaugurates New Headquarters
After seven years of intense activity, Petersburg’s Jewish Business Club recently opened its new headquarters in the heart of the city’s famous Choral Synagogue. The Israel Consul General, the Chief Rabbi, the Chairman of the community, and dozens of leading businessmen from across the city participated in the inauguration event. Initiated seven years ago by […]
FJC Surprises Ukraine Refugees in Israel with ‘Your Jewish Kit’
Hundreds of Jewish refugee families, scattered across Israel, are currently receiving a special surprise welcome gift, ‘Your Jewish Kit’, packed with basic Judaica products for every Jewish home. The kits are delivered by FJC Rabbis from across Ukraine, who personally visit the homes of their former community members. The ‘Welcome’ kits will help the families […]
Ukraine: The Personal Stories of Those Left Behind
Ever since the horrific crisis in Ukraine broke out, the Federation of Jewish Communities (FJC) is standing at the forefront of the evacuation and humanitarian aid efforts, saving numerous lives across the country and providing unprecedented amounts of lifesaving relief to tens of thousands. Apart from the tens of thousands of Jewish refugees now scattered […]
In the Heart of Israel: Teenage Refugees Enjoyed an Enhancing Shavuot Retreat
More than eighty Jewish teenagers, nearly all refugees from across Ukraine, who arrived in Israel during the last few weeks, enjoyed a unique holiday retreat in Kfar Chabad – organized by the EnerJew Jewish Youth Movement in the FSU – in honor of the Holiday of Shavuot. The event was a special ray of light […]
Two New Torahs Welcomed in Moscow in Emotional Ceremony
Two beautiful new Torah scrolls were welcomed to the Marina Roscha JCC and Central Synagogue in Moscow in an emotional ceremony. They were a special gift by philanthropist Mr. German Zecharyaev to Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar in appreciation for his tireless efforts on behalf of Russia’s Jews. On the day after the festival Shavuot, […]
Across the FSU: ‘Last Bell’ Ceremonies Mark a Year of Success and Challenges
Thousands of students, studying in FJC’s ‘Or Avner’ Jewish Educational Network, active in more than ten different countries across the former Soviet Union, are currently marking the end of the 2021-2022 academic year in a series of festive events traditionally named the ‘Last Bell’. As the summer approaches, both FJC’s formal and informal educational institutions […]
Kostroma’s Chief Rabbi Receives an Award for 20 Years of Contribution to Society
In a special ceremony, the city council of the West Russian city of Kostroma awarded Chief Rabbi Nissan Ruppo a certificate of appreciation for his devoted activity for the benefit of the city’s residents and its Jewish community for the last 20 consecutive years. The certificate was presented to Rabbi Ruppo, along with warm congratulations, […]
Kosher Dairy Production Ramped Up in Russia Ahead of Shavuot
Russian dairy plants have been increasing their production of kosher products, and a newly expanded kosher dairy farm was dedicated near Moscow, all in time for Shavuot, the holiday of milk. Russia’s Kosher Department is constantly expanding, and with Shavuos quickly approaching a large assortment of dairy products has been added to the refrigerated section […]
‘Operation Shavuot’: Ukrainian Kosher Ice Cream Distributed across the Country
Time for a sweet break: In honor of the upcoming holiday of Shavuot, nicknamed the ‘Festival of Milk’, the FJC has launched a special operation making sure every Jewish family and child, remaining in Ukraine, will be able to enjoy kosher milky ice cream along with expanded food packages to help them celebrate with joy. […]