The Dnipro Jewish Community marked an important date on the Jewish calendar – the 18th of Nissan, which is celebrated as the birthday of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, father of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who served as the Chief Rabbi of our city from 1909 to 1939, as well as the day of the Rebbe’s own … Farbrengen Held at the “Golden Rose” Synagogue in Honor of 18 Nissan
A special event dedicated to the “Sheva Brachos” ceremony for David Yisroel and Kerren Raizel Cherkassky, held during the first week after their Chuppah, took place at the “DJCY-STL-STARS Dnipro” youth project of the Dnipro Jewish Community, implemented with the support of STL. The ceremony was held in the informal education space on the eighth … “Sheva Brachos” for the Young Couple Held at the “DJCY-STL-STARS Dnipro” Program
The Dnipro Jewish Community and our website wholeheartedly wish a very happy birthday to Chana (Veronika) Chertok, an active participant in the “Menorah Community” project and a young activist of our kehillah. The Dnipro Jewish Community and our website wish Chana good health, success, meaningful accomplishment, and may her home always be filled with happiness … Happy Birthday, Chana Chertok!
On the last day of Pesach, April 9, the Yizkor memorial prayer will be recited for those whose souls have departed from the material world. At the “Golden Rose” Central Synagogue, Yizkor will be recited on April 9 at 11:30 AM. Yizkor is recited only with a minyan after the Torah reading during the Shacharit … Yizkor Memorial Prayer to be Recited on April 9
The “Golden Rose” Central Synagogue announces the schedule of prayer services and other important times for the final days of Pesach 5786 (April 7–9) for Dnipro. April 7, 20 Nissan, Tuesday, Erev Shvii Shel PesachCandle Lighting for the holiday – 7:01 PMFestive Minchah – 7:00 PMFestive Maariv – 7:50 PM April 8, 21 Nissan, Wednesday, … Prayer Schedule for the Final Days of the Pesach Holiday
A new episode has been released on the “Menorah” YouTube channel featuring Chief Rabbi of Dnipro Shmuel Kaminezki and his daughter Sarah. The conversation addresses a topic rarely discussed openly but one that touches everyone – the nature of pride and its influence on a person’s life. At the center of the discussion is a … New Video on the “Menorah” Channel: “The Most Dangerous Pride Is Not in the Rich. A Secret Rarely Spoken Aloud”
Our website continues to publish the weekly “Life According to the Torah” digest for Bnei Noach communities in Ukraine, produced by the Dnipro Jewish Community along the lines of the popular Chitas compilation. Today we are publishing the 26th issue for Parshas Shemini, for the week of April 5–11. Shemini Our website hosts a pdf … Weekly “Life According to the Torah” for Bnei Noach Communities in Ukraine – Parshas Shemini
The Dnipro Jewish Community hosted grand public Seders that brought together thousands of participants, forming a large-scale, carefully planned, and well-structured system for conducting one of the main Jewish holidays, encompassing the entire communal space. The central events were the Seders held in the world’s largest Jewish center, “Menorah” – in its magnificent “Grand Hall” … Pesach 5786: Grand Seders in the Dnipro Jewish Community
Our website is pleased to report an important and moving event that took place in the Portuguese city of Cascais with the support of the Dnipro Jewish Community. A native of our city, Hlib Barsky, made a responsible decision and entered the Covenant of Avraham. Hlib was born and raised in Dnipro, where he developed … Hlib Barsky Entered the Covenant of Avraham. Mazel Tov, Yaakov Barsky!
Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov congratulated the Jewish community on the holiday of Pesach. The mayor’s congratulatory message states: “The multinational city of Dnipro shares the joy of the esteemed Jewish community with the arrival of the great holiday of Pesach. A holiday that reminds us all of the power of united goodness and its ability … Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov Congratulates Jews on the Holiday of Pesach
Today, on the third day of the Omer count, the 18th of Nissan, marks 148 years since the birth of the righteous Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, who from 1909 to 1939 served as the Chief Rabbi of the city now called Dnipro, but which at that time was first named Yekaterinoslav and then Dnipropetrovsk. He … Today – 148 Years Since the Birth of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson
On the second night of Pesach, the counting of the days between Pesach and Shavuot begins – “Sefiras HaOmer.” This name reminds us of the “omer” – a measure of barley flour that was brought as an offering to the Almighty in the Temple on the second day of Pesach. The ritual of counting the … The countdown to the Omer begins
The status of the days in the eight-day Pesach holiday is not uniform. The first two and last two days of the holiday have the status of “Yom Tov,” while the days in between have the status of “Chol HaMoed,” meaning the intermediate days of the festival. Different rules and prohibitions apply to them. (In … Laws of the Days with “Intermediate Days of the Festival” – “Chol HaMoed”
The “Golden Rose” Central Synagogue announces the schedule of prayer services for the period of April 5–7, to be held in the main sanctuary. Synagogue address: 4 Sholem Aleichem Street. Sunday, 2nd Day of Chol HaMoed PesachShacharit – 7:00 AMShacharit – 9:00 AMShacharit – 10:00 AMMinchah – 1:30 PMMinchah – 7:00 PMMaariv – 7:50 PM … Prayer Schedule for April 5–7
Our website sincerely wishes all our readers a joyous upcoming Pesach holiday! Since outside the Land of Israel, according to Jewish tradition, the first two and last two days of the eight-day celebration have the status of Yom Tov, our website will not be operating on these days. We wish you with all our hearts … Happy Pesach!
This morning, the Chief Rabbi of Dnipro and the region, Shmuel Kaminezki, conducted the official procedure for the sale of chametz belonging to the Jews of Dnipro and Jews from other communities and organizations that entrusted this task to the Chief Rabbi of Dnipro and the region. Until yesterday, anyone who wished could fill out … The chametz of the Jews of Dnipro and other communities has been sold!
Traditionally, on the night before Pesach, the ritual search for chametz – “bedikas chametz” – takes place in Jewish homes, and in the morning it is burned with the recitation of a formula of complete renunciation of any chametz that may have remained unnoticed. At the “Golden Rose” Central Synagogue, this ceremony was conducted by … Search for Chametz at the “Golden Rose” Central Synagogue
A moving circumcision ceremony – a bris milah – for the son of esteemed Rabbi Shneur Zalman Futerfas and his wife Yehudis took place in the “Menorah Ballroom,” the celebration hall of the Dnipro Jewish Community. The honored role of kvatterim – the couple who brings the baby into the room – was given to … Bris Milah in the Futerfas Family!
At the “Beit Zindlicht” Children’s Educational Center, the leading early childhood institution of the Dnipro Jewish Community, active and thoughtful preparation for the Pesach holiday took place, in which the children participated directly, engaging with the traditions not only through explanations but also through practical action. In the days leading up to Pesach, a thorough … Pesach Preparation at Beit Zindlicht
The Dnipro Jewish Community and our website wholeheartedly wish a very happy birthday to Fedir Ivanovich Grishchev, a respected member of our kehillah! Mr. Grishchev has supported the revival of Jewish life in Dnipro for many years and is one of the most prominent leaders of the Jewish revival. We join in all the birthday … Happy Birthday, Fedir Ivanovich Grishchev!
