Hundreds of members from the Jewish community of Nikolayev and its surroundings gathered to celebrate the 18th of Elul with a new Torah Scroll donated to the thriving Ukrainian community.
Over 50 Jewish youngsters and students from the cities of Voronezh, Volgograd, Sochi, Krasnodar, Taganrog, Armavir & Rostov, all from Russia – participated last week at a 3 day successful seminar that reintroduced Judaism in an inspirational and exciting manner.
Thrilled with the ongoing construction work on the new Synagogue in Sevastopol, Ukraine, the local Jewish community has announced that completion is scheduled for the end of 2013.
A special delegation of Israeli Knesset members visiting the FJC’s summer camp in Georgia, were amazed by the unforgettable experiences granted to the Jewish children of the remote land.
More than 50 single-parent mothers with 70 children participated in a unique summer camp for both needy parents and children from 24 different remote and distant villages in poverty stricken West Ukraine.
Due to the ever-growing demand for kosher products in the CIS, one of the biggest manufacturers in Russia has created the first ever kosher ice cream in the CIS.
Passionate about discovering their Jewish connection, more than 60 Jewish youngsters from 23 different locations in the CIS participated in an amazing two-week seminar packed with attractions and lectures.
