Jews in Ukraine

Faith in a time of war: Ukrainian Jewish chaplain aids soldiers during tribulations - interview

While Sinyakov offers spiritual guidance as the first Jewish chaplain attached to a Ukrainian military unit, he explained that eighty percent of his work was psychological aid.

Morale and spirit are difficult measured resources in times of war, but it is the job of Ukrainian military chaplain Lt. Rabbi Yakov Sinyakov to keep the faith among the Ukrainian soldiers fighting against the Russian invasion.
Dnipro, Ukraine in January 2026.

Learning Hebrew in bomb shelters: How Dnipro Jewry endures Russian invasion

Participants of nativity scene, Vertep in Ukraine, adjust their costumes before performing in the subway in Kyiv on December 24, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian Christmas tradition depiction of Jews draws criticism after New Jersey pageant

Chanukah in a shelter in Mykolaiv

Beacons of light under fire


'Our hearts are split in two': Ukraine's Jewish community torn between two wars

Inna Ioffe, Director of The Jewish Confederation of Ukraine, discusses the severe challenges facing Ukraine's Jewish community with resilience and solidarity as their guiding light.

 The aftermath of the Russian attack on the Poltava State Institute of Communications.

Dnipro’s Jews press on despite the grind of Russia’s war on Ukraine

As the Ukraine-Russia slowly approaches its third year, the Jewish community of Dnipro works to keep itself alive.

 Asher, left, and David Cherkaskyi pray in their Dnipro, Ukraine, synagogue this week. The father and son have enlisted to fight for Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Jewish summer camps offer respite amid Ukraine’s heat and conflict

The largest of these camps, held in Dnipro, hosted more than four hundred family members.

 Campers at JRNU summer camp, August, 14, 2024.

'Mitzvah Mobile' unites isolated communities across war-torn Ukraine

The Mitzvah Mobile began its journey immediately after the yahrzeit (anniversary of a death) of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the leader of the Chabad movement.

 Jewish person from 'Mitzvah Mobile' handing out a bag filled with items to a person from an isolated community in war-torn Ukraine

Close call: Ukrainian Jewish students narrowly miss being hit by Russian missile barrage on Shabbat

No one was hurt during the attack, although the Hillel Dnipro building sustained severe damage.

A firefighter works at a site of an apartment building hit by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine June 28, 2024.

Jewish soldier from Zhytomyr killed in Ukraine war

"Buligin regularly came to pray at our synagogue and was always proud of his Judaism."

  Fallen Jewish Ukrainian soldier Valef (Maxim) Buligin photographed on Yom Kippur Eve at the Jewish community synagogue in Zhytomyr during a brief respite from the war.

Major Jewish event returns to Ukraine, bringing hope amid ongoing war

During Ukraine's ongoing conflict, Limmud FSU provides solace and community for Ukrainian Jews in Uzhhorod, offering respite from war's hardships.

 Orthodox Jews carry the Torah, the Jewish holy book, during the celebration of the Rosh Hashana holiday in the town of Uman, about 200 km (120 miles) south of Ukraine's capital Kiev, September 17, 2004.

Jewish soldier who died fighting for Ukraine given a halachic burial

The Chief Rabbi of Kyiv ensured that Daniel received a Jewish burial.

Jewish Soldier Killed in Ukraine Laid to Rest in Kever Yisrael

Impacted by two wars, Jewish Ukrainian refugees celebrate a special Passover in Poland

Now over 2 years since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, and over 6 months since the hostages were kidnapped in Israel, the celebrations were said to hold a special meaning.

Over 100 Ukrainian Jewish Refugees Celebrate Passover in Poland

Amid Russia's war, Ukrainian Jews prepare for Passover under threat of blackout

Jewish communities rally to celebrate with food distributions and precautions against power outages.

Jewish communities rally to celebrate with food distributions and precautions against power outages.