Ukraine

New Year and finally free: Get-refuser agrees to divorce to visit religious graves

The ex-husband finally granted S. a get so that he might visit the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman - allowing S. to start the Jewish New Year off as a 'free woman.'

Shofars blown along Ukrainian frontlines as part of Rosh Hashanah initiative for soldiers

The initiative is one of several notable Rosh Hashanah observances across Ukraine. Nonprofit and religious groups are supporting Jewish Ukrainians.

By MARCEL GASCÓN BARBERÁ/JTA
03/10/2024
 Volodymyr Zelensky.

No. 22: Volodymyr Zelensky: A wartime president and role model for democracy

Ukraine's Jewish leader Volodymyr Zelensky, amid Russia's invasion, has become a shining role model for democracy which resonates across the world.

Under fire and hungry: Ukrainian Jews face Rosh Hashana amid war and crisis

The aid operation, orchestrated by Chabad Ukraine and IFCJ, is a lifeline for thousands of families struggling in an economy ravaged by war.

Chabad of Poland commits to providing Rosh Hashanah meals for 5,000 Jews, Ukrainian refugees

Chabad will host communal prayers, festive meals, and holiday celebrations for hundreds of community members and Ukrainian Jews affected by the ongoing conflict.

From Ukraine to Gaza, these Israeli kids are traumatized by two wars. Here’s how you can help

"The came from one war to another": ELI's plays a pivotal in supporting Ukrainian refugee children.

A lifeline for Ukraine’s Jews

After years of work in post-Soviet Ukraine, JDC was able to build a strong community infrastructure, provide excellent welfare services, and offer rich community programming.

By MEI KAPLAN
19/09/2024

Sweet, sweaty victory: Oliel clinches historic win against Ukraine

Yshai Oliel leads Israel to a landmark Davis Cup victory over Ukraine, breaking a 24-year losing streak.

By ORI LEWIS
15/09/2024

'He who travels puts himself at risk': Rabbi, Ukrainian officials warn of annual Uman pilgrimage

Uman is a pilgrimage site that is visited by thousands of religious Israeli Jews annually, despite the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and safety concerns pertaining to travel in the country.

Over 8,000 Iranian-made kamikaze drones were launched by Russia into Ukraine since 2022

The US had previously warned Ukraine in 2022 that Iran was in the process of supplying Russia with drones, Iran International reported on Saturday.

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