Jews in Ukraine
Jewish-American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies unexpectedly at 29
Daniel Naroditsky, son of a Ukranian immigrant, had begun playing chess at the age of 6. His influence extended beyond the chessboard, according to the International Chess Federation.
US special envoy meets Chabad rabbis in Ukraine amid shifting US stance
‘Miracle’ in Ukraine: Rabbi and family survive Russian suicide drone hit completely unharmed
Zhitomyr orphanage boys who fled Ukraine mark bar mitzvah milestone in Ashkelon
Eduard Shyfrin to represent Ukraine in WJC as vice president
Dr. Eduard Shyfrin was elected to represent Ukraine as a vice president in the World Jewish Congress at its plenary session in Jerusalem this week.
Sumy's Jewish community celebrates Passover amid deadly missile strikes
The Jewish community of Sumy, in northeastern Ukraine, was forced to observe Passover under the sound of sirens and the threat of deadly missile attacks.
America's betrayal should not mean Ukrainian defeat - opinion
Yes, Ukraine’s situation is different. However, Israel overcame its betrayals with a population hardly the size of Kyiv's and a land hardly 3% of Ukraine's size, and with no mineral riches at all.
‘Miracle in Odesa’: Ukrainian Jewish teen soccer team relocates hours before Russian missile strike
The missile attack last weekend destroyed the Bristol Hotel and the Jewish University of Odesa building.
Ukraine Jewish resilience: Standing strong amid war and global challenges
‘For 2025 to become a year of victory for Ukraine and Israel, democracies must unite,’ says Borys Lozhkin, President of the JCU.
Navigating dual legacies: The impact of war on Ukrainian Israelis
“Support for Israel in Ukraine is high. There hasn’t been one pro-Palestinian demonstration in Ukraine since October 7"
Amid daily bombings, Ukrainian Jews prepare for a third Hanukkah in the shadow of war
Despite the immense challenges, Ukrainian Jews remain steadfast in their commitment to celebrating the Festival of Lights, bringing hope and resilience to their communities during these trying times.
JCU 2024: A global call for unity
Global leaders at the Kyiv Jewish Forum 2024 stress unity, tackle rising antisemitism, and discuss support for Ukraine’s Jewish community amid ongoing war and shared global security challenges.
Ukrainian Jews congratulate Trump, 'confident' he will facilitate peace in Ukraine, Israel
Rabbi Mayer Stambler said Ukrainian Jews believed in Trump's commitment to Biblical values.
No. 32: Uri Poliavich: Supporting Jewish education worldwide
Uri and Yael Poliavich started the Yael Foundation, a philanthropic initiative which has promoted Jewish education for 13,500 students across 35 countries.
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.
