By Violetta Matevosian This year, Hillel Russia celebrates its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1994 in Moscow, Hillel Russia operates in eight branches in the center of eight Russian cities. With the support of Genesis Philanthropy Group, JDC, Euro-Asian Jewish Congress and … [Read more...] about Hillel in Russia Celebrates 25 Years
Life in the FSU Countries
Largest-Ever JDC Conference for FSU Volunteers Promotes Jewish Responsibility and Identity
On May 17th-19th over 250 Jewish volunteers and professionals from JDC's volunteer center network came together just outside Kiev, Ukraine for the organization's largest-ever volunteer conference focusing on promoting Jewish community responsibility and identity. Participants … [Read more...] about Largest-Ever JDC Conference for FSU Volunteers Promotes Jewish Responsibility and Identity
Limmud FSU Belarus attracts 600 Participants
Minsk, May 4: During the past weekend, a record number of 600 Jewish participants took part in the biggest Jewish event ever to take place in Belarus. The pluralistic volunteer-driven conference, under the Limmud FSU umbrella, included more than 150 sessions on a wide range of … [Read more...] about Limmud FSU Belarus attracts 600 Participants
Forum ALEF – an Opportunity for Professional Growth and Leadership Exchange
By Natalie Shnaiderman If there is one distressing aspect of the professional life of anyone who made Jewish education and identity their calling, it’s a persistent lack of unity. Jewish organizations, large and small, are failing time and again to pool their resources in p … [Read more...] about Forum ALEF – an Opportunity for Professional Growth and Leadership Exchange
In Moldova, Jewish Values in Action for All
The Jewish community of Kishinev, Moldova has experienced a renaissance in recent years, and they are now using that resurgence in Jewish life and reconnection to Jewish identity to spread Jewish values locally and globally. With a stand-out Jewish volunteer organization and … [Read more...] about In Moldova, Jewish Values in Action for All
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