Jews in Ukraine

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.

Odesa's Jews find strength in faith amid war

Diaspora Affairs - Amidst the echoes of war in Odesa, an unexpected revival unfolds. The city's Jewish community, with roots as deep as the Black Sea port itself, faces its greatest challenge yet.

By THEO PROUVOST
08/09/2024
  The aftermath of the Russian attack on the Poltava State Institute of Communications.

'Our hearts are split in two': Ukraine's Jewish community torn between two wars

Inna Ioffe, Director of The Jewish Confederation of Ukraine, discusses the severe challenges facing Ukraine's Jewish community with resilience and solidarity as their guiding light.

Dnipro’s Jews press on despite the grind of Russia’s war on Ukraine

As the Ukraine-Russia slowly approaches its third year, the Jewish community of Dnipro works to keep itself alive.

By MARCEL GASCÓN BARBERÁ/JTA
26/08/2024

Jewish summer camps offer respite amid Ukraine’s heat and conflict

The largest of these camps, held in Dnipro, hosted more than four hundred family members.

'Mitzvah Mobile' unites isolated communities across war-torn Ukraine

The Mitzvah Mobile began its journey immediately after the yahrzeit (anniversary of a death) of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the leader of the Chabad movement.

Close call: Ukrainian Jewish students narrowly miss being hit by Russian missile barrage on Shabbat

No one was hurt during the attack, although the Hillel Dnipro building sustained severe damage.

29/06/2024

Jewish soldier from Zhytomyr killed in Ukraine war

"Buligin regularly came to pray at our synagogue and was always proud of his Judaism."

Major Jewish event returns to Ukraine, bringing hope amid ongoing war

During Ukraine's ongoing conflict, Limmud FSU provides solace and community for Ukrainian Jews in Uzhhorod, offering respite from war's hardships.

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
19/06/2024
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