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1/9/2025 Top Pick

Hanukkah in Ukraine Like Never Before

Hanukkah in Dnipro shone brighter than ever this year, filling a deep void of light in dark times, as the entire city embraced the Festival of Lights.

By Zelig BrezFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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12/16/2024 Top Pick

The Flaming Tea Ceremony: A Hanukkah Tradition Rekindled

By Judy Bolton-FasmanFor JewishBoston

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8/27/2024 Top Pick

Dnipro’s Jews Press on Despite the Grind of Russia’s War on Ukraine

Unlike some areas of Ukraine that have remained insulated from Russian bombing, Dnipro has been relatively vulnerable throughout the war.

By Marcel Gascón BarberáFor Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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7/15/2024 Top Pick

Amit Elor, Jessica Fox and 12 Other Jewish Athletes To Watch

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are around the corner, running from July 26 through Aug. 11, and dozens of Jewish athletes will be among the estimated 10,500 competitors.

By Jacob GurvisFor The Jewish News of Northern Californa

(Photo: Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dnipro, Ukraine)

7/12/2024 Top Pick

A Bright Haven: JBBBS Summer Camp for Dnipro Children

Thanks to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, JBBBS was able to bring a group of kids from Dnipro, Ukraine, to Hungary for a two-week summer camp.

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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6/5/2024 Top Pick

Two Wars, One Heart: Israel + Ukraine + U.S.

During our six-day journey in Israel, our goals were to explore post-Oct. 7 Israel.

By Deb KardonFor The Times of Israel

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2/28/2024 Top Pick

“I Can’t Feel Safe Anywhere”: Alona’s Story

As we mark the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine, hear from one family about the current reality on the ground.

By JDC

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2/23/2024 Top Pick

Shabbat for Ukrainian Jews

A special toolkit for Shabbat, uplifting the voices of Ukrainian Jews and providing special words and songs to be a light for Jews caught in the Ukraine crisis.

By JDC

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2/22/2024 Top Pick

For Rural Ukrainian Elderly, Action for Post-Soviet Jewry Is a True Lifesaver

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

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