Jews in Ukraine

  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

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.

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