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 5–11
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!
The Dnipro Jewish Community and our website wholeheartedly congratulate the Osipov family – Aaron Osipov and his wife Malka Luzhanska – on the birth of their son! The Jews of Dnipro share in the joy of the Osipov and Luzhanski families and wish the little one, in due time, to enter into the Covenant of … Mazel Tov, Osipov Family! Congratulations on the Birth of a Son!
On the eve of the Pesach holiday, a distribution of holiday packages is taking place in the Dnipro Jewish Community, initiated by renowned businessman and philanthropist, long-time friend of the community Moshe Elikson, the company JBC – HOME “The Jewish House of Trade and Business in Ukraine,” and the Gozda family. The holiday packages, accompanied … Pesach Gifts for Jewish Families from Moshe Elikson, the Gozda Family, and JBC – HOME “The Jewish House of Trade and Business in Ukraine”
At the JBBBS (Jewish Big BrothersBig Sisters) project of the Dnipro Jewish Community, preparations for the Pesach holiday are in full swing – and they are taking place in a lively, engaging format that combines learning, creativity, and genuine family participation. One of the Sunday sessions was dedicated to getting acquainted with the holiday’s traditions, … JBBBS Prepares for Pesach Together as a Family
At the “Beit Zindlicht” Children’s Educational Center, the leading early childhood institution of the Dnipro Jewish Community, a special educational program took place as part of the preparations for Pesach – a children’s matzah bakery, where the students were able to go through all the stages of matzah-making on their own. Prior to this session, … At Beit Zindlicht, Children Made Matzah with Their Own Hands
The Dnipro Jewish Community announces with deep sorrow that, after a serious illness, the soul of esteemed community member Mark Lvovich Beri has prematurely left the material world. The funeral of Mark Lvovich Beri will take place on Wednesday, April 1.The viewing will be held at 12:30 PM at the address: 5 Uspenska Square, in … The Community Mourns – The Soul of Mark Lvovich Beri Has Left the Material World
Early Wednesday morning, April 1, marks the beginning of the Fast of the Firstborn (in Dnipro, the fast begins at 4:36 AM). It lasts throughout the daylight hours, until the first Seder, which takes place on Wednesday evening, with the onset of the 15th day of the spring month of Nissan. Seudas Siyum at the … The Fast of the Firstborn Begins Wednesday at Dawn
At the “Chaya Mushka” Machon, the leading educational institution for girls of the Jewish community of Dnipro, a special model Seder was held as an important part of the students’ preparation for the upcoming festival of Pesach. As the Lubavitcher Rebbe emphasized, it is essential that every Jewish child not only attends the Seder together … Model Seder at the “Chaya Mushka” Machon
A large-scale distribution of holiday packages for Pesach is taking place in the Dnipro Jewish Community, provided by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine. Thanks to this initiative, over 2,000 gift boxes are being received by community members and participants of various educational and social programs. The distribution is organized to reach all recipients … “Pesach in Every Home”: Large-Scale Distribution of Packages from the FJCU in the Dnipro Jewish Community
The Dnipro Jewish Community is hosting a large-scale Passover food distribution campaign, provided by the Jewish Relief Network Ukraine. This initiative aims to support those in greatest need, so that every family can adequately prepare for one of the most important Jewish holidays. The campaign plans to distribute approximately seven hundred food packages. Recipients include … Large Passover Campaign in Dnipro Jewish Community – Food Support from JRNU
A large women’s farbrengen, organized by the Dnipro Jewish Community and dedicated to 11 Nissan – the birthday of the Leader of our generation, the Seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson – took place in one of the halls of the world’s largest Jewish center, “Menorah,” in the reception hall of the “Pcholkin House.” The … Women’s Farbrengen for 11 Nissan Held in the Reception Hall of the “Pcholkin House”
