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
On Friday, May 16, in Dnipro, Shabbat candles should be lit at 7:57 PM. Shabbat ends on May 17 at 9:01 PM. The weekly Torah portion is Emor.
The Jewish community of Dnipro, the Charitable Foundation “Hesed Menachem” and our website sincerely congratulate Oleksandr Pevzner, Head of the Information Service of the Charitable Foundation “Hesed Menachem”, on his birthday. The Jewish community, Hesed Menachem and our website wish Oleksandr Pevzner happiness, health, success and fruitful work, may he come to Torah, Chuppah and … Happy Birthday, Alexander Pevzner!
The Jewish community of Dnipro, the Charitable Foundation “Hesed Menachem” and our website sincerely congratulate Svetlana Kozulenko, Chief Accountant of the Charitable Foundation “Hesed Menachem”, on her birthday! The Jewish community, “Hesed Menachem” and our website wish Svetlana Kozulenko happiness, health, successful work, and may there always be joy in her home, and may her … Happy Birthday, Svetlana Kozulenko!
As part of the “DJCY – STL Teens – EnerJew” program — run by the Jewish Community of Dnipro with the support of STL and Enerjew (a project of the JRNU Foundation) — a new event took place focused on Jewish individuality and self-awareness. Beila Letichevskaya, program leader and educator, spoke with the teens about … Jewish Teens Explore Their Identity at “Teens” Program
The Jewish community of Dnipro and our website sincerely congratulate Vadym Iermolaiev, a well-known businessman and philanthropist, member of the Board of Trustees of the Jewish community, on his birthday. The Jewish community and our website wish Vadym Iermolaiev happiness, health, success and fruitful work. Up to 120 as if it were 20!Mazl Tov!
The Jewish community of Dnipro and our website sincerely congratulate Shoshanna Weber on her birthday! Shoshanna Weber, being a bright messenger of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, is an active lecturer and is the head of the Kollel Torah for Women program. The Jewish community and our website wish Shoshanna Weber happiness, health, and may there always … Happy Birthday, Shoshanna Weber!
The youth project of the Jewish Community of Dnipro, “DJCY-STL-STARS Dnipro”, supported by STL, celebrated Pesach Sheni — the Second Passover, marked exactly one month after the main Pesach holiday. The event was organized by the project leaders, Eliyahu Ivakhnenko and Leah Lazareva, who held a lesson dedicated not only to Pesach Sheni but also … Farbrengen for Pesach Sheni at “DJCY-STL-STARS Dnipro”
Ahead of the holiday of Pesach Sheni, the Jewish Community of Dnipro received a meaningful gift from the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine (FJCU) — 200 copies of the Book of Tehillim (Psalms) in Ukrainian, published as part of a major project to translate key Jewish religious texts into Ukrainian. These editions are in … FJCU Donated 200 Copies of “Tehillim” to the Jewish Community of Dnipro
