Jews in Ukraine

Jewish soldier who died fighting for Ukraine given a halachic burial

The Chief Rabbi of Kyiv ensured that Daniel received a Jewish burial.

Impacted by two wars, Jewish Ukrainian refugees celebrate a special Passover in Poland

Now over 2 years since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, and over 6 months since the hostages were kidnapped in Israel, the celebrations were said to hold a special meaning.

Amid Russia's war, Ukrainian Jews prepare for Passover under threat of blackout

Jewish communities rally to celebrate with food distributions and precautions against power outages.

While Ukrainian Jews have left due to the war, some have remained to invest in their communities

Since the start of the war on Ukraine, more than 15,000 Ukrainian Jews have moved to Israel, but the Jewish community of Ukraine remains part of the state's social fabric.

By MARCEL GASCÓN BARBERÁ/JTA
18/03/2024

For Ukraine’s Jews, the work is not yet done — even as the crisis rages into its third year

Two years after the conflict began, Ukraine’s Jews have inspired anew each day, resolute in the sure knowledge that they know exactly who they’re working for — each other.

By ALEX WEISLER/JTA
23/02/2024

Ukraine chief rabbi: Israel and Ukraine both fight 'axis of evil'

Ukrainian chief rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman told The Post that the way for the Jewish people to win against those seeking their harm is through education.

Ukrainian Jews: Don’t forget about us, the war is not over

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: "I want to say to all the Jewish communities that we are in war; we are in a bad situation, we want to know that the Jews of the world are thinking about us."

Jewish rep. seen posing with Ukrainian soldiers wearing Nazi symbols

These soldiers are part of the Azov Assault Brigade, a unit that has garnered controversy for its alleged ties to neo-Nazi ideologies.

06/10/2023

Zaporizhzhia Jewish community celebrates Sukkot amidst war

Zaporozhye's central Sukkah serves as a focal point for the community's resilience.

04/10/2023
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