The Museum “Memory of the Jewish People and the Holocaust in Ukraine” has opened the international exhibition “A Scar Across Europe: The Consequences of the Hitler-Stalin Pact.” The exhibition presents materials, documents, and photographs related to one of the key events of the 20th century—the start of World War II, unleashed by the Soviet Union … Exhibition on the Hitler-Stalin Pact and Its Consequences Opens at Dnipro Jewish Museum
The weekly Sunday sessions in the “DJCY – STL Teens – EnerJew” teen program, run by the Dnipro Jewish Community with the support of STL and the JRNU Foundation’s EnerJew project, are currently dedicated to preparing for the upcoming holidays of the month of Tishrei. The last meeting in September was devoted to Yom Kippur. … Yom Kippur 5786: How Teens Prepared in the “DJCY – STL Teens – EnerJew” Program
Preparations for Jewish holidays and memorial dates at the Dnipro “Chaya-Mushka” Mahon, a leading educational institution of the Dnipro Jewish Community for girls, are always approached with great care and conscientiousness. The Day of Atonement – Yom Kippur 5786 – was no exception. In each class, the students, divided into groups under the guidance of … Yom Kippur 5786: How the “Chaya-Mushka” Mahon Prepared for the Holiday
The Jewish Community of Dnipro and our website sincerely congratulate Svitlana (Shterna Sara) Gutsheses, an activist of the women’s movement of the Jewish community, on her birthday. The Jewish Community of Dnipro and our website wish Shterna Sara robust health, success, and fruitful work! Up to 120 as if it were 20!Mazl Tov!
On Yom Kippur, Jewish communities around the world recited the memorial prayer “Yizkor” for those whose souls have departed this material world. An integral part of the Yizkor prayer is the pledge for a donation (tzedakah), which one commits to giving after the holiday in the merit of the deceased. This act holds special power: … Yizkor: The Memorial Prayer and Tzedakah
On Friday, October 3, in Dnipro, Shabbat candles should be lit at 5:57 PM. Shabbat ends on October 4 at 6:51 PM. The weekly Torah portion is Ha’azinu.
Yom Kippur is a day of repentance, atonement, and a strict fast, filled with profound prayers. The fast begins today at 6:01 PM, and the “Kol Nidrei” prayer service starts at 6:30 PM. On behalf of our website and the entire team, we sincerely ask forgiveness from anyone we may have offended throughout this year, … The website of the Dnipro Jewish community, www.djc.com.ua, wishes everyone “G’mar Chatimah Tovah!”
On Tuesday evening and into the night, the solemn ritual of Kaparot took place in the Dnipro Jewish Community, uniting community members and city guests, becoming a significant moment in the preparation for Yom Kippur. Kaparot is an ancient tradition preserved for centuries and performed on the eve of the Day of Judgment, helping a … Kaparot in the Dnipro Jewish Community
On the eve of the sacred and awe-filled day of Yom Kippur, a time when the entire Jewish tradition focuses on the purification of the soul, repentance, and correcting one’s actions before the Almighty, special and profoundly meaningful events took place at the Levi Yitzchak Schneerson Lyceum No. 144. Rightfully considered one of the leading … Kaparot at the Jewish Lyceum
On the eve of the holy day of Yom Kippur, when the hearts of Jewish families are filled with special awe and a yearning for spiritual purification, a demonstrative Kaparot ceremony was held at the “Beit Zindlicht” kindergarten of the Dnipro Jewish Community. This kindergarten, which has been nurturing the youngest members of the community … Kaparot at the “Beit Zindlicht” Kindergarten
As part of the publishing project “Likutei Sichot in Russian,” which was implemented several years ago by the educational structure “Kolel Torah,” a volume of the collection—translations of the talks of the Seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, dedicated to Yom Kippur—was published. Today, on the eve of the holiday, we present our readers with … A Talk by the Rebbe about Yom Kippur
Before Yom Kippur, on Erev Yom Kippur, there is an important tradition – before going to the synagogue, to bless one’s children with a special bracha that can be found in the Yom Kippur machzor. This moment holds particular power. In this blessing, we ask the Almighty to grant children good midot (character traits), health, … “Birkat HaBanim” – A Special Blessing for Children Before Yom Kippur
The Jewish Community of Dnipro and our website sincerely congratulate Oleksandr Romanovych Shefer, the head shamash of the central “Golden Rose” synagogue, on his birthday. Thanks to his tireless work, responsibility, and attentiveness to every detail of the synagogue’s life, our community enjoys order, comfort, and a genuine spiritual atmosphere. His daily dedication and diligence … Happy Birthday, Oleksandr Romanovych Shefer!
The Bar Mitzvah of Binyamin Yitzchak Cherkassky, the son of community activist Asher-Yosef Cherkassky and Shterna-Sara Gezenzweig, was a bright and significant event for the Jewish Community of Dnipro, as well as for the numerous guests who attended the celebration. The festive event took place in the luxurious Menorah Ballroom of the largest Jewish center, … Mazel Tov on Your Bar Mitzvah, Binyamin Yitzchak Cherkassky!
The JBBBS (Jewish Big Brothers/Big Sisters) project of the Dnipro Jewish Community gifted children and their families an unforgettable Rosh HaShanah celebration. Participants welcomed the Jewish New Year in a warm atmosphere of creativity, joy, and genuine spiritual uplift. “The holiday begins where children’s laughter is heard, where their eyes shine with happiness, and a … Rosh HaShanah with JBBBS: A Celebration of Children’s Smiles and Unity
The Hillel Jewish Student Cultural Center gathered about 50 students to welcome the year 5786 together. The holiday atmosphere blended traditions, joy, and student energy. The celebration began with a welcoming speech by the center’s director, Aliona Kolpina. She thanked the students for choosing to spend this important day at Hillel and emphasized that the … Rosh HaShanah at the Hillel JSCE
On Friday, October 3, in Dnipro, Shabbat candles should be lit at 5:57 PM. Shabbat ends on October 4 at 6:51 PM. The weekly Torah portion is Ha’azinu.
The Jewish Community of Dnipro and our website congratulate Rabbi Levi Yisroel Kanevsky on his birthday! The Jewish Community of Kamianske, family and loved ones, friends and colleagues wish Levi Yisroel robust health, happiness, success, and fruitful work! Our website also joins all the congratulations addressed to Rabbi Levi Yisroel Kanevsky. Up to 120 as … Happy Birthday, Levi Yisroel Kanevsky!
The “Chevra Kadisha” burial society of the Jewish Community of Dnipro has announced that the farewell ceremony and funeral for Yevheniya Altirivna Prudkova will take place today, September 30, at 1:00 PM at the Sursko-Lytovske cemetery in the city of Dnipro. For more detailed information, please contact the relatives of the deceased or the head … Farewell and Funeral for Yevheniya Altirivna Prudkova – Today at 1:00 PM
A meeting for fans of the first Jewish reality show “Menorah,” which airs on the YouTube channel of the same name, took place in the “Sinai” hall of the “Menorah” center, the largest Jewish center in the world. Fans got to meet its main characters – Jewish young men and women competing for the main … A Meeting with Fans of the Jewish Reality Show “Menorah” in Dnipro
