Young Rabbis Complete Mitzvah Mobile Tour Across Ukraine
In the year of many challenges, presented to us by the global pandemic, Ukrainian Mitzvah Tanks continued to spread light and hope across the country. With the support of the FJC and other organizations, twelve rabbis drove over 7,000 km through 60 settlements and visited over 1,000 Jews. About half of those people had no […]
Inside Ukrainian Mitzvah Tank: Rabbi Mendel Wolf on Pandemic, Jewish Pride and Setting Records
“Shalom! What are you doing here? I thought I’m the only Jew in town!” calls out an elderly man to a group of young rabbinical students on the street of Chornomorsk, southwestern Ukrainian city. The rabbis come closer and engage in witty banter, making the atmosphere upbeat. “He didn’t even know there were other Jews […]
Mitzvah Tanks Deliver “Taste of Life” Humanitarian Aid Throughout Crisis-Hit Ukraine
Despite the global pandemic, the Synagogue-on-wheels, or Mitzvah Mobile, returns to the streets of Ukraine to introduce thousands of Jews to the rich heritage of Jewish tradition, culture and values. This time they travel not only for the outreach and education, but also for the support of the most vulnerable members of the Jewish communities […]