Conflict in Ukraine

The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine is creating a humanitarian crisis. Keep up with news, events and ways the Greater Boston Jewish community can help.

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Our Partners on the Ground in Ukraine

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Tradition

From Wilderness to War: A Passover Reflection on Presence, Dignity, and What We Carry Forward

By Action for Post-Soviet Jewry

Dnipro Chief Rabbi Shmuel Kaminetsky (Courtesy photo)

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Dnipro Chief Rabbi: Joy in Being Jewish Restored Post-Soviet Dnipro Jewry

By Jerusalem Post

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9/28/2026 Top Pick

Four Years Later, Ukrainians Face Uncertainty Yet Again

Four years after finding safety in Massachusetts, Ukrainian families face new uncertainty as temporary protections near expiration.

By Sasha GrebenyukFor Jookender Community Initiatives, Inc.

6/8/2026 Top Pick

Hope Under the Chuppah in Wartime Ukraine

More than 400 people gathered in Dnipro to celebrate a wedding that affirmed the enduring strength of Jewish life.

By Zelig BrezFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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4/29/2026 Top Pick

My Name Is Alina

An art exhibition by children with autism from Ukraine.

By Sasha GrebenyukFor Jookender Community Initiatives, Inc.

3/31/2026 Top Pick

From Wilderness to War: A Passover Reflection

By Action for Post-Soviet Jewry

2/3/2026 Top Pick

Dnipro Chief Rabbi: Joy in Being Jewish Restored Post-Soviet Dnipro Jewry

Once reduced to one tiny synagogue, Dnipro’s Jewish community now pulses with life, education and tradition—all thanks to a bold mission to restore dignity and joy in Jewish identity.

By Michael StarrFor Jerusalem Post

A Ukranian flag waves on top of a destroyed building in Ukraine

1/20/2026 Top Pick

Learning Hebrew in Bomb Shelters: How Dnipro Jewry Endures Russian Invasion

The war opened new opportunities for Dnipro’s Jews to reconnect to Judaism, finding purpose and hope amid the missile barrages.

By Michael StarrFor The Jerusalem Post

12/15/2025 Top Pick

A Partnership That Is Still Saving Sight, Health, and Hope

How our Boston–Dnipro partnership—now more than 30 years strong—is providing critical care to elders, families, and children in Ukraine.

By Debbie KardonFor Action for Post-Soviet Jewry

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)

Dnipro Ukraine Matzah Marcel Gascon Barbera

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

(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)