Tonight, with the onset of the 18th of Iyar, Jews celebrate the 33rd day of the Omer count – the period in which we count fifty days from the beginning of Passover to the holiday of Shavuot. As is well known, each Hebrew letter has a numerical value: the letter Lamed equals thirty, and Gimel … Lag BaOmer begins tonight
At the latest men’s gathering of the youth project “Menorah Community” of the Dnipro Jewish Community — actively developed by the Zislin family — the main topic was Sefirat HaOmer, the daily spiritual count of the days between Passover and Shavuot, which every Jew is traditionally obligated to observe. During an exceptionally engaging and inspiring … At “Menorah Community,” they explored the meaning behind the Sefirat HaOmer count
The Museum “Memory of the Jewish People and the Holocaust in Ukraine” has announced events dedicated to International Museum Day. Date: May 18, from 1:00 PMLocation: Dnipro, 4/26 Sholom Aleichem Street, Menorah Center, Museum “Memory of the Jewish People and the Holocaust in Ukraine” For inquiries call: +38 050 452 21 63, +38 056 717 … How the Jewish Museum Will Celebrate International Museum Day This Year
On Sunday, ahead of the Lag BaOmer holiday, the Jewish teen program “DJCY – STL teens – EnerJew” — run by the Jewish Community of Dnipro with support from STL and the Enerjew project (under the JRNU foundation) — held a special outdoor event that helped prepare the teens for the upcoming celebration. The event … Dnipro’s Jewish Teens Are Ready for Lag BaOmer!
At the leading educational institution of the Jewish Community of Dnipro — the Levi Yitzchak Schneerson Jewish Lyceum No. 144 — preparations are underway for the celebration of Lag BaOmer, one of the brightest and most exciting Jewish holidays, much loved by both children and adults. Students in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades took … The Lyceum Prepares for Lag BaOmer
Traditionally, the third Thursday of May is celebrated as International Vyshyvanka Day. This year, it falls on today — May 15. In Ukraine, it is customary on this day to wear traditional embroidered linen shirts and dresses, as well as modern interpretations — cotton T-shirts, polos, and other clothing with machine embroidery. Recently, symbolic versions … Today is International Vyshyvanka Day
The Jewish community of Dnipro and our website sincerely congratulate Oleksandr Danovych, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Jewish community, on his birthday! For many years, Oleksandr Viktorovych Danovych has chaired the Board and is currently the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Hesed Menachem Charitable Foundation. The Jewish community and … Happy Birthday, Alexander Danovich!
Our site continues to publish the weekly magazine “Life according to Torah” for the “Bnei Noah” communities in Ukraine, which is published by the Jewish community of Dnipro by analogy with the popular collection HiTaS. Today, we are publishing the Thirty-first issue, dedicated to the weekly Torah portion “Behar–Bechukotai”, for the week of May 18–24 … Weekly Bulletin “Life According to the Torah” for the Bnei Noach Communities in Ukraine — Parsha “Behar–Bechukotai”
A new episode is now live on the popular “Menorah” YouTube channel – a special address by Chief Rabbi of Dnipro Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki, dedicated to the weekly Torah portion Emor. He reflects on a critical modern issue: over 50% of young people today report feeling lonely — a condition that deeply affects mental and … New Video on the “Menorah” Channel: Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki on Emor and the Epidemic of Loneliness
Dnipro is currently hosting a large quest festival called “(Not)Trivial Facts about Dnipro” — a citywide project that includes 88 different locations across the city. Participants can join various quests combining historical, cultural, and entertainment elements. The Jewish touch to this diversity was added by Lyceum No. 144 named after Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, whose 10th-grade … Jewish Lyceum Joins Citywide Quest Festival “(Not)Trivial Facts about Dnipro”
At the “Beit Tzindlicht” Children’s Educational Center – the main preschool institution of the Jewish Community of Dnipro – each week is dedicated to a specific theme, which is explored through lessons, games, songs, and various interactive and developmental activities. Last week’s theme was “Good Deeds” in the broadest sense – from helping others and … Theme of the Week at “Beit Tzindlicht” – Good Deeds
At the “Chaya Mushka” Machon — the leading educational institution of the Jewish Community of Dnipro for girls — events dedicated to the holiday of Pesach Sheni were held across various age groups. For the younger students, the Pesach Sheni activities took place in their classrooms. First, the girls watched a video of the Rebbe … Interactive Activities at the Machon for Pesach Sheni
On the occasion of the jubilee of Rebbetzin Shoshana Weber, head of the international program “Kolel Torah for Women,” also known as “Women’s Wisdom,” a grand women’s farbrengen was held in Dnipro. It brought together many students, colleagues, and friends of the celebrant, who for twenty-eight years has been bringing the light of Yiddishkeit to … Grand Women’s Farbrengen in Honor of the Jubilee of Shoshana Weber
Today, May 14, Ukraine marks for the fifth time the official Day of Remembrance of Ukrainians Who Rescued Jews During World War II. This day was established by a resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine titled “On Honoring the Memory of Ukrainians Who Rescued Jews During World War II” (https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1178-IX#Text). Since 2021, May 14 … May 14 – Day of Remembrance of Ukrainians Who Rescued Jews During World War II
The Jewish community of Dnipro and our website sincerely congratulate Asya Abovna (Rochl) Zayekina, an activist of the Jewish women’s movement, on her birthday. The Jewish community of Dnipro and our website wish Rochl good health, happiness, success and fruitful work, and may she always enjoy the joy of children and grandchildren, and may all … Happy birthday, Asya Abovna (Rochl) Zayekina!
The Jewish community of Dnipro and our website call on everyone to pray for the complete and speedy recovery of Chaim Yosef Yitzchak ben Nechama. We ask everyone to recite Psalms 20 and 46 from the Book of Tehillim for his healing. Additionally, this coming Shabbat, in the synagogues of the countries and cities where … Call to Prayer for Recovery!
At the “Beit Tzindlicht” Children’s Educational Center—the main preschool institution of the Jewish Community of Dnipro—Pesach Sheni was celebrated across various age groups. As is customary in Jewish tradition, matzah was added to the meal, because Pesach Sheni gives a second chance to fulfill this mitzvah for those who were unable to do so during … Pesach Sheni at “Beit Tzindlicht”
At “Chaya Mushka” Machon, the leading educational institution for girls in the Jewish Community of Dnipro, events were held to mark the holiday of Pesach Sheni for various age groups. For the older students, the celebration began with breakfast and a discussion about the significance of this special day for every Jew. Teachers emphasized that … Pesach Sheni at the Machon with Bluma Cherkashina
We are happy to announce that Alexander Zinger, a member of the “Golden Rose” Synagogue, has made a meaningful and responsible decision to enter the Covenant of Abraham. The brit milah ceremony was performed by the Chief Mohel of Ukraine and Moldova, Rabbi Yaakov Gaysinovich, a representative of the international organization “Brit Yosef Yitzchak.” The … Alexander Zinger Has Entered the Covenant of Abraham. Mazal Tov, Binyomin Alexander ben Berke!
A few years ago, Pinchas Ostrovsky began his journey toward the Torah: he started attending synagogue, joining prayers, and—on the advice of members of the Jewish community—began putting on tefillin. He received special support from Rabbi Levi Artyushkin, the rabbi of the Beit Baruch Senior Home. Rabbi Artyushkin noticed that Pinchas didn’t attend prayer services … The Community Helps Fulfill Mitzvot
