The FJCU Chaplain Visits Soldiers in Eastern Ukraine
Rabbi Yakiv Sinyakov, the chaplain of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine (FJCU), has once again paid a visit to the servicemen stationed in Eastern Ukraine.
During the visit, humanitarian aid was delivered in response to specific requests from the military, including generators, sweets, and other essential items.
A special focus was placed on spiritual and psychological support. The chaplain held a series of conversations with the defenders, offering encouragement and moral strength — something especially vital in times of active combat.
As is tradition, each soldier received a copy of Tehillim (Psalms) — a powerful source of faith, resilience, and spiritual comfort.
Rabbi Yakiv Sinyakov, the chaplain of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine (FJCU), has once again paid a visit to the servicemen stationed in Eastern Ukraine.
During the visit, humanitarian aid was delivered in response to specific requests from the military, including generators, sweets, and other essential items.
A special focus was placed on spiritual and psychological support. The chaplain held a series of conversations with the defenders, offering encouragement and moral strength — something especially vital in times of active combat.
As is tradition, each soldier received a copy of Tehillim (Psalms) — a powerful source of faith, resilience, and spiritual comfort.
Jewish Soldier Honored in Kyiv
At the Brodsky Synagogue in Kyiv, Vitaliy Tsymbaliuk, the President of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine and a distinguished academician, presented the Academy’s highest order to a Jewish soldier named Tamir Elboim.
Every day, Tamir risks his life on the front lines to save wounded Ukrainian soldiers. His courageous service and exceptional professionalism have been recognized at the national level.
This order is awarded for outstanding contributions to medicine, saved lives, and acts of bravery.
Earlier this year, during the celebration of Hanukkah, Tamir lit a candle on Ukraine’s largest menorah in the heart of Kyiv, alongside the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine — a powerful symbol of spirit, faith, and unity in the face of adversity.
At the Brodsky Synagogue in Kyiv, Vitaliy Tsymbaliuk, the President of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine and a distinguished academician, presented the Academy’s highest order to a Jewish soldier named Tamir Elboim.
Every day, Tamir risks his life on the front lines to save wounded Ukrainian soldiers. His courageous service and exceptional professionalism have been recognized at the national level.
This order is awarded for outstanding contributions to medicine, saved lives, and acts of bravery.
Earlier this year, during the celebration of Hanukkah, Tamir lit a candle on Ukraine’s largest menorah in the heart of Kyiv, alongside the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine — a powerful symbol of spirit, faith, and unity in the face of adversity.
Renovation Underway at the Kyiv Jewish Community’s New Synagogue in Obolon!
The Kyiv Jewish Community in Obolon is actively renovating its new premises, which it recently moved into. A number of important improvements have already been done:
📌 Modern restrooms have been built;
📌 A kitchen and dining hall have been equipped;
📌 Plumbing has been installed for handwashing stations;
📌 New tables have been placed in the prayer hall.
👨🔧 The most intensive work is currently performed in the dining hall:
🔹 Floor replacement has begun;
🔹 Wall finishing and installation of handwashing stations are in the plan.
🌿 Ahead of the Shavuot holiday, new air conditioners need to be installed to ensure comfort in the synagogue even during hot weather.
Total amount necessary is 250,000 UAH
🙏 If you are able to contribute — you are more than welcome: every hryvnia makes a difference!
Donation details:
💳 PrivatBank card: 4246 0010 0690 3367
🏦 Account: UA203065000000026005300010733
EDRPOU (Company code): 44414177
Charity Fund “Hasdei Menachem”
The Kyiv Jewish Community in Obolon is actively renovating its new premises, which it recently moved into. A number of important improvements have already been done:
📌 Modern restrooms have been built;
📌 A kitchen and dining hall have been equipped;
📌 Plumbing has been installed for handwashing stations;
📌 New tables have been placed in the prayer hall.
👨🔧 The most intensive work is currently performed in the dining hall:
🔹 Floor replacement has begun;
🔹 Wall finishing and installation of handwashing stations are in the plan.
🌿 Ahead of the Shavuot holiday, new air conditioners need to be installed to ensure comfort in the synagogue even during hot weather.
Total amount necessary is 250,000 UAH
🙏 If you are able to contribute — you are more than welcome: every hryvnia makes a difference!
Donation details:
💳 PrivatBank card: 4246 0010 0690 3367
🏦 Account: UA203065000000026005300010733
EDRPOU (Company code): 44414177
Charity Fund “Hasdei Menachem”
Annual Volunteer Event “Cleaning the Jewish Cemetery” Held in Sumy
In Sumy, the annual volunteer initiative “Cleaning the Jewish Cemetery” took place once again.
This is more than just an initiative — it is a gesture of respect for the past, a symbol of unity in the present, and a sign of responsibility for the future.
This year, the participants once again joined forces to bring order to the grounds of the Jewish cemetery — a place that preserves the memory of generations. The cleanup was supported by:
– Sumy Volunteer Community
– “Kohavim” Teen Club
– the enthusiastic members of the “Chesed Khaim” community center
Together, they helped restore order to a place that holds the deep-rooted history of the Jewish community in Sumy and stands as a living testament to its heritage.
In Sumy, the annual volunteer initiative “Cleaning the Jewish Cemetery” took place once again.
This is more than just an initiative — it is a gesture of respect for the past, a symbol of unity in the present, and a sign of responsibility for the future.
This year, the participants once again joined forces to bring order to the grounds of the Jewish cemetery — a place that preserves the memory of generations. The cleanup was supported by:
– Sumy Volunteer Community
– “Kohavim” Teen Club
– the enthusiastic members of the “Chesed Khaim” community center
Together, they helped restore order to a place that holds the deep-rooted history of the Jewish community in Sumy and stands as a living testament to its heritage.