Jews in Ukraine

Lev Echad: Israeli NGO supporting Ukraine

Tomer Dror: “We are probably the Israeli organization with the biggest on-the-ground representation in Ukraine. We have been there since 2014, long before the war.”

24/02/2023

JFNA CEO: We’re going to stay involved with Ukraine as long as we’re needed

As the anniversary of Russias invasion of Ukraine approached, Ukrainian Jewish communities spoke of the year they've endured.

Among Ukraine's Jews, a year of war has transformed the ordinary into the sacred

A box of nonperishables is manna from heaven for those faced with empty grocery shelves

By ALEX WEISLER/JTA
22/02/2023

'There was no time to sleep': 4 Jews reflect on a year of helping Ukrainians at war

The war has also mobilized the networks of Jewish aid and welfare groups across Europe, leading to a Jewish organizational response on a massive scale not seen in decades

By STEVE LIPMAN/JTA
21/02/2023

Ukraine appoints official rabbi for Jewish inmates in its 171 prisons

As part of the new position, the rabbinate of the prisons under the direction of Ariel Markovich will be responsible for providing educational, spiritual and moral support to prisoners.

16/02/2023

Solving the crisis in Hebrew studies

To help the thousands of immigrants waiting for an ulpan spot, Open University will partner with the Lauder Employment Center in the Negev.

WHO report on Ukraine health emergency sparks US, Russia row

While Russia condemned the report, the US called for it to be updated to include more damage.

By REUTERS
04/02/2023

Russian missile hits Ukrainian synagogue, Chief Rabbi condemns attack

After shelling hit a synagogue in Huliaipole, the congregation struggles to rebuild.

First Ukrainian Birthright group since war arrives in Adelson private jet

For some of the participants, it is the first time they have left Ukraine since the Russian invasion.

24/01/2023

This year’s ‘Jewish Nobel’ is a group prize, going to Jewish activists in Ukraine

The Genesis Prize Foundation said the war in Ukraine required a change in the approach it has taken since creating the prize, known by some as the "Jewish Nobel."

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
12/01/2023
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