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Russian-Israeli released from Libyan jail after breaking into Tripoli synagogue
The man, who lives in Russia, entered through a border crossing between Tunisia and Libya.
Grapevine, October 19, 2025: Remembering at the National Library
Russian Jews seek a home in Israel as Ukraine war drives aliyah wave
Transnistria’s Jews find themselves caught in a Soviet time warp as Ukraine war rages next door
‘Best option for Russian Jews is to leave’ says Moscow’s former chief rabbi
Goldschmidt, who served as a rabbi in Russia since 1989, left the country in June after being pressured to support the invasion of Ukraine.
Jewish Agency, North America federation raise $3 million for Masa Israel
This donation comes at a turbulent time for Jews in former Soviet Union countries, resulting in many of them looking to spend time in Israel.
Moscow: The Jewish Agency has asked for another postponement of trial
The Jewish Agency received an update on Wednesday about the trial taking place in Moscow and the postponement being approved by two months.
Less than 10% of Russian, Ukrainian olim find jobs in their fields - public lobby data
72% of immigrants have not yet started studying Hebrew in an intensive program, also called an ulpan, while 30% gave up ulpan studies because they could not afford it.
Russia approves ban on ‘foreign agents’
Several rights groups, including Human Rights Watch, called for the initiative to be dropped as it was being approved by lawmakers.
Gov't leaders, LGBTQ+ groups fume over Netanyahu-Avi Maoz agreement
As part of the agreement signed with Maoz, he will serve as head of a new "National Jewish Identity Department," as well as of Nativ, a liaison body for Russian Jewry.
Chabad’s annual conference celebrates 120 new Jewish community centers worldwide
The conference is a week-long event and allows most of Chabad's 5,646 rabbis the opportunity to meet with friends and colleagues.
Aliyah: Immigration to Israel from Russia up by 400% in 2022
According to Ofek Israeli’s numbers, 32,494 Russian citizens have made aliyah to Israel in 2022 according to Israel’s Law of Return.
Ben-Gurion University launches prep year program in Russian for new Olim
The program will allow Russian speakers to continue their studies immediately and prepare for potential matriculation to the University.
Experiencing the Jewish past, present in Vilnius, Riga - opinion
My experiences in Jewish Vilnius and Riga on the ground, although brief, gave me an extraordinary opportunity to discover meaningful aspects of Jewish life in both places.
