The July issue of “Shabbat Shalom” newspaper continues to cover the eventful life of the Dnipro Jewish Community. The issue combines reports on key community events, spiritual reflections, educational materials, personal stories, and a chronicle of community life. Special attention is paid to the conclusion of the school year in Jewish educational institutions, events for Gimmel Tamuz, the activities of the community’s youth projects, and the spiritual legacy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
The first page features a piece by Iryna Lazareva, “A Ticket to Adult Life,” dedicated to the final Shabbaton of the “Bar/Bat Mitzvah UPGRADE 5786” program, which became an important event for young men and women preparing to enter adult Jewish life.
The second page presents a review of the weekly addresses of Chief Rabbi of Dnipro Shmuel Kaminezki under the general title “Without Hesitation or Doubt.” Also published is a report on the conclusion of the school year in the “Bnos Melech” (“Daughters of the King”) program at Machon “Beit Chaya Mushka,” which prepares students for bat mitzvah, and a story about the “Success 2026” gala event marking the end of the school year at the Jewish Lyceum No. 144.
The third page is traditionally dedicated to the activities of the “Chesed Menachem” Charitable Foundation and introduces readers to a kaleidoscope of the most important events in its life.
The fourth page features a report on a gathering of the “Menorah Community” youth project, which helps young Jews discover the traditions of Judaism. Also published is a story about the numerous events of the Dnipro Jewish Community dedicated to Gimmel Tamuz – the day of the passing of the Seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson – including an interactive women’s farbrengen at the Menorah Center and a women’s farbrengen held on Shabbos Mevarchim of the month of Tamuz.
The fifth page is entirely devoted to the article “How to Recognize Signs of Fate?” prepared based on a conversation between Chief Rabbi of Dnipro Shmuel Kaminezki and Sara Kes (Kaminezki) on the “Menorah” YouTube channel, dedicated to the signs that the Almighty sends to a person.
The sixth page features the conclusion of an interview by Yevgen Yevshtein with Zeev Vinogradov, “Dniprover from Dnipro,” dedicated to one of those who stood at the origins of the revival of Jewish life in Dnipro.
The seventh page contains two articles. The first – “Niggunim, Chassidim, and Ukraine” – tells about the special place of niggunim in the spiritual life of the Jewish people. The second is dedicated to festive events at the “Beit Zindlicht” preschool center, where the children prepared vibrant theatrical performances, songs, dances, and creative numbers for their families, united by the theme “How manifold are Your works, O Almighty!”
The eighth page, as always, concludes the issue with a kaleidoscope of community life: birthday and anniversary greetings, announcements, and jokes. The full version of the July issue of “Shabbat Shalom” newspaper can be read at the link.
