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Happy Birthday, Arkady Frankenberg!

The Jewish Community of Dnipro and our website warmly congratulate Arkady Arturovich Frankenberg on his birthday — the longtime chief physician of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Dermatology and Venereology Dispensary, a renowned medical expert, a respected leader in the healthcare field, and a valued member of our community. For over 20 years, Arkady Arturovich led one Happy Birthday, Arkady Frankenberg!

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 Сhitat. Today, we present the 40th issue, dedicated to the weekly Torah portion Matot-Masei (July 20–26). Matot-Masei Our site hosts a Weekly bulletin “Life by the Torah” for Bnei Noah communities in Ukraine — Parsha Matot-Masei

A powerful new video has been released on the Menorah YouTube channel, where Chief Rabbi of Dnipro, Shmuel Kaminezki, offers profound reflections on this week’s Torah portion, Pinchas, and explores an emotional and deeply human theme — tears, pain, guilt, and the path to healing. Why do we cry? Is it loss, remorse, powerlessness, or New Episode on the “Menorah” Channel: “Can Tears Be More Dangerous Than Actions?”

Yahrzeit of Aleksandr Abramovich Fridkis

Today marks two years since the soul of Aleksandr Abramovich (Aleksandr ben Bella) Fridkis left this world. He served for many years as the head of the Jewish religious community of Dnipro and as the gabbai of the “Golden Rose” synagogue. He was one of the pioneers of the Jewish revival in our city. Aleksandr Yahrzeit of Aleksandr Abramovich Fridkis

Dnipro Hosts First Brunch of Hillel’s New Project

The middle of summer at the Jewish Student Cultural Center “Hillel” was marked by a special event — the first brunch held as part of the new educational initiative “Jewish Dnipro: Memory, Identity, Community,” supported by Joint Ukraine. Alona Kolpina, director of Hillel Dnipro, shares:“On the cozy veranda of Hummus Bar, guests were greeted with Dnipro Hosts First Brunch of Hillel’s New Project

Happy Birthday, Yakov Dorfman!

The Jewish Community of Dnipro and our website wholeheartedly congratulate Yakov Dorfman — director and rabbi of the “Beit Yoel” project — on his birthday. We wish Rabbi Yakov Dorfman happiness, good health, success, meaningful work, and much joy from his children — may they all come to Torah, to the Chuppah, and to good Happy Birthday, Yakov Dorfman!

Happy Birthday, Vladyslav Shtipelman!

The Jewish Community of Dnipro and our website warmly congratulate Vladyslav Shtipelman — one of the brightest representatives of the new generation of Jewish activists, a devoted friend of the community, a generous supporter, and a passionate advocate for Jewish revival. Mr. Vladyslav celebrated his birthday yesterday, on July 15. The Jewish Community of Dnipro Happy Birthday, Vladyslav Shtipelman!

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Dnipro Marks the 133rd Anniversary of Bruno Schulz’s Birth

A series of commemorative events took place across Jewish institutions in Dnipro to mark the 133rd anniversary of the birth of Bruno Schulz — an outstanding Jewish cultural figure, one of the founders of modern European literature, and a native of Drohobych, Ukraine. A special program was organized by the “Museum of the History of Dnipro Marks the 133rd Anniversary of Bruno Schulz’s Birth

We are living in a special time. The three weeks between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av — known as Bein ha-Metzarim — are not just a period on the calendar. They are a time for deep inner reflection on loss, and at the same time, a journey toward healing. These are “Bein ha-Metzarim” — a Talk by the Lubavitcher Rebbe That Leads from Mourning to Hope

Menorah Center Announces a Special Film Screening on July 17

The Menorah Center, in cooperation with the INSPIRA Business Club and as part of the “Mobilization of Intellectual Potential” project, invites you to a special screening of the documentary film “Mission – Cosmos. The Dream.” Date: July 17Start Time: 5:30 PMLocation: Menorah Center, 4/26 Sholom Aleichem St.Free admission, but prior registration is required via the Menorah Center Announces a Special Film Screening on July 17

The children’s program held during the second session of the “Gan Levi Yitzchak” retreat — organized by the Jewish Community of Dnipro at the luxurious and comfortable Kohavi Forest Club, located in a picturesque and environmentally pristine area on the banks of the Samara River — continues in the same vibrant and engaging format as Children’s Program of the Second Session of the “Gan Levi Yitzchak” Summer Retreat

At the “Beit Tsindlicht” Children’s Educational Center — the main preschool of the Jewish Community of Dnipro — a special series of weekly themes continues, each dedicated to one of the Days of Creation. The overarching concept is titled “The Six Days of Creation: The Beautiful World Around Us.” This week’s focus was “The Fourth Weekly Theme at “Beit Tsindlicht” – “The Fourth Day of Creation: The Sun, Stars, and Moon”

A new and deeply meaningful episode has been released on the “Menorah” YouTube channel — one that definitely deserves your attention. It features a conversation between the Chief Rabbi of Dnipro, Shmuel Kaminezki, and his son Mendel, centered around Jewish proverbs: short but incredibly profound expressions that carry the wisdom of generations. From the very New Episode on the Menorah Channel: The Rabbi Explains the Meaning of Jewish Proverbs!

Happy Birthday, Moshe Leib Weber!

The Jewish community of Dnipro and our website wholeheartedly congratulate Rabbi Moshe Leib Weber on his birthday! For many years, he has led numerous programs and projects in Jewish education and revival, and today he serves as one of the leaders of the global “Kolel Torah” project for Russian-speaking Jews. Rabbi Moshe Leib Weber has Happy Birthday, Moshe Leib Weber!

Redemption of the Firstborn in the Jewish Community of Kremenchuk

Last week, the Jewish community of Kremenchuk celebrated a truly meaningful and joyful occasion — the Pidyon HaBen (Redemption of the Firstborn) ceremony. The event was held both for Shmuel Boruch, son of Rabbi Levi Karelenstein and his wife Chana, grandson of Kremenchuk’s Chief Rabbi Shlomo Dovid Salamon, as well as for other community members Redemption of the Firstborn in the Jewish Community of Kremenchuk

The Laws of “Bein HaMetzarim” – The Three Weeks of Mourning

The period from the 17th of Tammuz until the 9th of Av is known as Bein HaMetzarim (“Between the Straits”) and carries a number of important halachic and spiritual features. This year, it lasts from July 13 to August 3.   In memory of the tragic events surrounding the destruction of both the First and The Laws of “Bein HaMetzarim” – The Three Weeks of Mourning

Happy Birthday to Levi Yitzchak (Yevgeny Borisovich) Soroka!

The Jewish community of Dnipro and our website warmly congratulate Levi Yitzchak (Yevgeny Borisovich) Soroka, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Dnipro Jewish Community, on his birthday! Mr. Soroka has been supporting the revival of Jewish life in Dnipro for many years. The Jewish community and our website wish Levi Yitzchak good Happy Birthday to Levi Yitzchak (Yevgeny Borisovich) Soroka!

New Chitat Issue on Our Website! Parshat Pinchas

A new weekly issue of Chitat for the week of July 13–19 is now available in the “Chitat” section of our website. “Chitat” in PDF format for direct viewing or downloading Pinchas Please note!Our site only hosts the files sent to it, and prepares issues of “Chitat” as its own project – STL (“Shiurey Tora New Chitat Issue on Our Website! Parshat Pinchas