Russian Jewish
Former Prisoners of Zion, aliyah activists, discuss plans for new Soviet Jewry heritage center
Heritage Ministry Director-General Itay Grank presented the ministry’s vision for the center, which would introduce younger generations to the history of Soviet Jewry.
Israel’s democracy needs a place where local disagreements can be resolved - opinion
WIZO Rishon Lezion youth village teens create fact-checking bot
Former Moscow rabbi says he rebuffed proposal to convert Russians discussed in Epstein recording
Unstable Russia sparks concerns for Jewish organizations
The Wagner mercenary group's attempted Russian coup has Jewish organizations concerned for the wellbeing of Russia's Jewish citizens.
Russian Jews need to flee before they are made scapegoats for Putin's war - opinion
Russian propaganda refers to the government in Kyiv as a “Nazi regime.” However, just as in the case of Nazi propaganda, the facts directly contradict such characterization.
Ukraine-Russia War: Putin not antisemitic, demonizes Zelensky - Sharansky
Sharansky: Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it his business to demonize Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Jewish background to cast Ukraine as the Nazis.
US Russian-speaking Jews deserve a seat at the table - opinion
Creating a space for the RSJ community at the communal table will lead to a greater perspective, resources and diversity that should be welcomed by everyone.
Russian opposition aide reflects on path to religious Jewish observance
“Chief Rabbi Lazar is the only religious leader who didn’t support the war,” Russian politician Leonid Volkov said of his Jewish community role model.
My grandfather's USSR experience is mimicked in modern times - opinion
He faced the same rhetoric we do now on campus.
De facto canceling the ‘Grandchild Clause’ is a mistake - opinion
Instead of hindering migration from Russia, the Knesset should provide increased funding for integrating migrants.
SSY: Helping Russian-speaking olim integrate into Israel
For the past 12 years, SSY has been creating welcoming educational and empowering communities throughout Israel that remind young Russian-speaking olim of the reasons why they made aliyah.
US Jews don't recognize the impact of Russian immigrants on Israel
The stories of these human rights legends, who have profoundly influenced Israeli society, politics, and American Jewry, are underestimated.
Jewish Agency lowers profile in Russia, less activity in FSU countries - exclusive
Apart from political considerations, steep budget cuts by the Aliyah Ministry have led to a marked decrease in the Agency's activity.
