Limmud FSU![]() Honoring Rabbi Steinsaltz: 30 yrs since first USSR yeshiva opensExhibition launched in Moscow honoring Israel Prize laureate Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, marking 30 yrs since opening of first USSR yeshiva.![]() 'S-300 transfer a mistake that will only bring more difficulty'Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazer opposes Putin's decision sending S-300 to Syria but says he is sure Israel has a way to deal with it.![]() Russian-speaking Jews protest BDS at Columbia UniversityLimmud FSU holds conference, anti-BDS protest, at Ivy League university in Manhattan.![]() Russian rabbi: Jewish community shouldn't interfere in politicsRussia's Rabbi Boroda says a Jewish personality in the Russian administration is not a positive phenomenon.![]() Ben Gurion's hometown celebrates Israel's Independence DayBirthplace of former PM Ben-Gurion marks Israel's Independence Day with march, dancing.![]() 'We were killed for Jerusalem and we'll continue to defend it'Former IDF Chief of Staff speaks at Limmud FSU event, says Jerusalem will always be Israel's capital.![]() Defense Minister: PM Netanyahu shouldn't resign if he's indictedDefense Minister Liberman says PM Netanyahu is innocent until proven guilty, calls the investigations an attempt at 'political shake-up.'![]() 'Thirty years ago, this would have been impossible'Event to bring 2,000 young Russian Jews together for workshops, lectures featuring Israel's chief rabbi, senior IDF officers, politicians.![]() Record number gather for largest Jewish event in St. Petersburg750 Jews gather for three-day Limmud FSU festival held in Russia's cultural capital.![]() 'George Shultz will be remembered as liberator of Soviet Jews'30 years after his release from prison, Natan Sharansky presents Sec. of State George Shultz with award for contribution to struggle.![]() Minister Akunis welcomed at UCLA Hillel for Leonard Cohen eventA week after Princeton Hillel retracts invitation to Tzipi Hotovely, Science Minister attends event at UCLA honoring legendary singer.![]() 'Limmud FSU allows Russian Jews to tap into their heritage'Limmud FSU co-founder Sandra Cahn speaks about their Shabbat event, explains why the program is unique.![]() Watch: Azi Schwartz at Limmud FSU conference in New YorkCantor Azi Schwartz's prayer at the opening of the Limmud FSU conference in New York.![]() 'Elie Wiesel was the embodiment of perseverance'Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey speaks about her relationship with Elie Wiesel, and US President Trump's aid to Israel.![]() 'I believe Limmud FSU is the future for Russian-speaking Jews'Limmud FSU volunteer tells his story, says the conference is 'a great opportunity' to meet people and learn, accepts every type of Jew.![]() Watch: Shaked at Havdalah ceremony in MoscowJustice Minister participates in havdalah ceremony at the Limmud FSU conference in Moscow.![]() WATCH: 'It's getting cooler, it's getting more exciting'Limmud FSU volunteers talk about why the project is important, project manager says people have a hard time choosing which session to go to.![]() Watch: Limmud FSU conference in Moscow2,500 people gathered in Moscow for Limmud FSU’s 11th conference.![]() 2500 to attend Jewish Life conference in MoscowThousands of Moscow Jews will attend Limmud FSU conference celebrating Jewish life and culture.![]() Jewish leaders react to UK's record-high anti-SemitismJewish leaders attend European conference on anti-Semitism in the UK.![]() Peres's hometown says goodbyeResidents of Shimon Peres’s hometown in Belarus pay their respects outside his childhood home.![]() Holocaust survivor honored for saving Righteous GentilesRoman Kent recognized for his work helping gentiles who saved Jews during the Holocaust and now need a hand themselves.![]() Clinton invited to speak at Golda Meir exhibitAfter recalling ex-Israeli PM at AIPAC conference, Clinton gets invite to Limmud FSU's event on female political leaders.![]() From Kimberley Plan to Israel PrizeCelebrated painter Yosl Bergner launches new exhibit to be displayed at the Limmud FSU conference in Sydney, Australia.![]() Recalling When 'Jewish Housewives Defeated the KGB'Exhibit celebrating 25 years to release of Soviet Jews launches in NYC, and reminds when Jews are united they can achieve the 'impossible.'![]() Prisoner of Zion Returns to Russia for First TimeRabbi Mendelevitch, member of the famous 1970 'Operation Wedding' protest, returns to St. Petersburg for Limmud FSU Jewish conference.![]() Nearly 400 Jews Gather in Moldova to Learn About Jewish LifeAnnual conference seeks to revive Moldova's young Jewish community - through learning and Jewish pride.![]() A Thousand Jews Gather in Moscow For Jewish LearningLimmud FSU expects large turnout for Jewish study conference, one of largest former Soviet Union Jewish gatherings.![]() Knesset Speaker Launches Gathering of Young Russian JewsMK Yuli Edelstein officially launched Limmud FSU, the largest annual gathering of young Russian Jews in North America.![]() Sharon to be Commemorated in BelarusLimmud FSU conference in Belarus to feature a special event in memory of Sharon whose parents were born in Belarus.![]() Whiskey Empire Heir Bronfman Returns to His RootsMatthew Bronfman, whose grandfather moved to Canada from Moldova and founded a whiskey empire, has gone back to his roots.![]() Limmud FSU Conference to Launch in MoldovaMore than 400 young Jews will gather for the first time for a Limmud FSU conference in Chisinau, Moldova, June 7-10. |