Eastern Europe
Rabbi Jonathan Markowitz has overseen two decades of extensive educational and social activity in the Ukrainian city, which only grew once coronavirus hit.
U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) letter’s to the U.S. secretary of state, co-signed by 25 congressional colleagues, highlighted the fact that Ukraine’s travel ban has some exemptions.
“As I have been saying in recent days, the circle of peace and recognition of Israel is expanding and additional countries are expected to join it,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Minister Ze’ev Elkin is appointed to lead a ministerial team to evaluate the possibility of travel to Ukraine, despite strict health regulations.
A bit of an international back and forth takes place over the annual tradition of visiting the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.
Ukraine to close border through September • National coronavirus coordinator Gamzu: “Here and there” the Israeli government allows political considerations to override health concerns.
Welcoming the move, Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi calls on all European countries to follow suit.
Despite his injuries, the guard at the Jewish house of worship in Mariupol managed to disarm the perpetrator, who then fled the scene.
“The arrival of tens of thousands of Chassidic pilgrims to conduct the celebration in the traditional format is impossible,” said Uman Mayor Oleksander Tsebriy.
The devastating effects of COVID-19 that have ravaged Western Europe and the United States have so far spared Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, even as Russia is now in its crosshairs.
“Hezbollah’s activities are a direct threat to peace and security,” said the American Jewish Congress.
“In this time of rising anti-Semitism and global crisis, the themes of resistance, resilience and hope are more important than ever,” said National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene artistic director Zalmen Mlotek and executive director Dominick Balletta.
