In the youth project of the Dnipro Jewish Community, “DJCY-STL-STARS Dnipro,” implemented with the support of STL, the holiday of Lag B’Omer was traditionally celebrated in the format of a family party in an atmosphere of unity and Chassidic joy. With the onset of the holiday, the program’s students gathered to welcome Lag B’Omer in … Lag B’Omer 5786: Celebration in the STARS Program
At “Beit Chabad on Oleksandra Polia Avenue,” one of the synagogues of the Dnipro Jewish Community, whose spiritual leader is the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s shliach, Rabbi Levi Engelsman, the evening of Lag B’Omer took place in the format of a men’s farbrengen, uniting congregants in an atmosphere of Chassidic joy, spiritual uplift, and warm fellowship. With … Lag B’Omer 5786: Celebration at “Beit Chabad on Oleksandra Polia Avenue”
At the “Beit LeBanim” boarding school, a unique social institution of the Dnipro Jewish Community where boys who require special care, family comfort, attention, and warmth live and study, the holiday of Lag B’Omer was celebrated joyfully and with great happiness. This 33rd day of the Omer count, associated with the yahrzeit of Rabbi Shimon … Lag B’Omer 5786: Celebration at the Boys’ Boarding School
The Dnipro Jewish Community and our website wholeheartedly wish a very happy birthday to Mykhailo Kirnos, an active participant in the “Menorah Community” project and a young activist of our kehillah. The Dnipro Jewish Community and our website wish Mykhailo good health, happiness, inspiration, and that he go from strength to strength — to Torah, … Happy Birthday, Mykhailo Kirnos!
Following the large-scale Lag BaOmer parade we reported on earlier, a major celebratory event took place in Dnipro, organized by the city’s Jewish Community on the grounds of the world’s largest Jewish center, “Menorah.” This day became a true festival of joy, bringing together children and adults, offering bright emotions, lively interaction, and an atmosphere … Lag BaOmer 5786 in Dnipro: A Large Community Celebration
The holiday of Lag BаOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer count, associated with the yahrzeit of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and the cessation of the plague among Rabbi Akiva’s students, was celebrated brightly and with special Chassidic joy at the “Beit LeBanot” boarding school – a unique social institution of the Dnipro Jewish Community … Lag BаOmer 5786: Celebration at the Girls’ Boarding School
A new episode in the weekly lesson series by Chief Rabbi of Dnipro Shmuel Kaminezki has been released on the “Menorah” YouTube channel, dedicated to the Torah portion of Behar-Bechukosai. In this lesson, the Rav addresses one of the most complex and compelling topics – why crises appear in a person’s life, and how the … Chaos That Saves a Life! Why Does the Torah Frighten with Curses? Parshas Behar-Bechukosai
This year, the main Lag B’Omer celebration in Dnipro took place on the grounds of the world’s largest Jewish center, “Menorah.” The spacious courtyard of the center became a meeting place for over a thousand people – members of the Dnipro Jewish Community, guests of the city, children from educational institutions, and participants in numerous … Lag B’Omer 5786 in Dnipro – A Concert and Parade in Honor of the Holiday
On Friday, May 8, in Dnipro, Shabbos candles are lit at 7:46 PM. Shabbos ends on Saturday, May 9, at 8:49 PM. The weekly Torah portion is Parshas Behar-Bechukosai.
The Jewish Community of Dnipro and our website wholeheartedly wish Marina Vladimirovna Zeldis, an activist in the women’s movement of the Dnipro Jewish Community, a very happy birthday. Mrs. Marina Vladimirovna celebrated her birthday on April 23rd. The Jewish Community of Dnipro and our website wish Marina Vladimirovna robust health, a happy family life, and … Happy Birthday, Marina Vladimirovna Zeldis!
Volunteers – participants of informal education programs implemented with the support of the charitable organization Jewish Relief Network Ukraine – are actively assisting in the preparations for the Lag B’Omer holiday in the Dnipro Jewish Community. JRNU provided important attributes for the holiday events – caps and water bottles with holiday symbolism – which will … Community Prepares for Lag B’Omer – Participation of Informal Education Programs with Support from JRNU
Zoara Pudykova, a member of the Dnipro Jewish Community and Acting Head of the Council of Jewish Sports Veterans of Dnipro, successfully performed at the rapid draughts championship held in the city of Zhovkva, dedicated to the memory of the outstanding Ukrainian draughts player and referee Yuriy Nosalyuk. The tournament took place as part of … Zoara Pudykova Won a Prize Place in a Draughts Tournament
The May issue of “Shabbat Shalom” newspaper is special – it is the fifth edition of 2026 and simultaneously the anniversary, 400th issue of the publication, which has been appearing for 35 years. Traditionally, it is dedicated to the rich and multifaceted life of the Dnipro Jewish Community. Its eight pages feature reports, analytical articles, … Overview of the May Issue of “Shabbat Shalom” Newspaper No. 5 (2026)
The Weeks of Good Deeds have concluded in Dnipro. This year, at the “Hillel” Jewish Student Cultural Center, they lasted not one but a full two weeks – and became a true marathon of sincerity, care, and volunteering. Alona Kolpina, Director of Hillel, shares: “What are the Weeks of Good Deeds? The Week of Good … Not One Week, But Two! Hillel JCC Held Weeks of Good Deeds in Dnipro
At the “Beit Zindlicht” Children’s Educational Center, the leading early childhood institution of the Dnipro Jewish Community, preparations are underway for the holiday of Lag B’Omer, one of the brightest and most joyful days on the Jewish calendar. During the preparations, the children learned about the traditions of Lag B’Omer, discovered the life of Rabbi … Preparations for Lag B’Omer at Beit Zindlicht
A truly special and unusual episode has been released on the “Menorah” YouTube channel – a personal vlog by Sara Kaminezki, dedicated to one of the most important events in life – a Jewish wedding. This is an open and lively account of how preparations for the chuppah take place and what meanings lie behind … New Episode on the “Menorah” Channel: “Sara Kaminezki’s Wedding | Everything About Jewish Traditions: From Mikvah to Chuppah”
The Dnipro Jewish Community and our website wholeheartedly wish a very happy birthday to Binyomin Wolf Boguslavsky, an active participant in the “Menorah Community” project and a young activist of our kehillah. The Dnipro Jewish Community and our website wish Binyomin Wolf good health, happiness, inspiration, and that he go from strength to strength — … Happy Birthday, Binyomin Wolf Boguslavsky!
