Limmud FSU

Showing solidarity with Israel

Ukrainian Jews gathering in historic Polish city

At Limmud FSU, held this year in Poland, participants urge solidarity and support for Israel.

In Azerbaijan, Limmud FSU highlights growing ties with Israel

'Azerbaijani Jewish community stands as a symbol of enduring friendship between Israel & Azerbaijan.'

Despite the fighting, Ukrainian Jews learn Judaism in Warsaw

Limmud FSU Ukraine volunteers gather in Warsaw for a unique event of Jewish learning.

'Historic moment' as Jews from former USSR gather in Boston

As Jews from the former USSR gather in Boston, the focus is on learning — and global worries.

Unique Canadian Jewish institution back in force after pandemic

Hundreds attend Limmud FSU Canada's first in-person conference since before the pandemic.

500 Jews gather for first post-COVID Limmud FSU in the USA

In shadow of a global crisis, Limmud FSU conference serves as welcome Jewish ‘Recharge’ moment.

MKs, ministers, join 700 Russian-speaking Jews for conference

Limmud FSU Israel returns: 700 Russian-speaking Jews in Israel gather for 3 days of learning and community.

Limmud FSU reopens for first time since pandemic

Ukraine Jews find cause to celebrate despite country’s challenges.

Limmud FSU confirms Natasha Chechik as Executive Director

'Delighted to formalize Natasha as our key professional,' Limmud FSU chairman says.

Former NYPD Commissioner: Racism not endemic to US police

“We are in a dangerous place in history. We need a change of administration in the city."

Limmud FSU celebrates first event in Vienna

Hundreds of Russian-speaking Jews gather in Vienna for unique festival despite anxiety.

Moldovan Jews reopen synagogue seized by Soviets

Moldova’s dwindling Jewish community reopens synagogue in ceremony attended by 300 people.

Belarus Jews honor Poway shooting victim

Limmud FSU Conference in Minsk, Belarus held in memory of Lori Gilbert-Kaye, who was killed while saving her rabbi in synagogue shooting.

This Russian scientist helped open a yeshiva under communism

In Moscow, a non-Jewish physicist recalls helping build Soviet Union’s only yeshiva.

Honoring Rabbi Steinsaltz: 30 yrs since first USSR yeshiva opens

Exhibition 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 University

Limmud FSU holds conference, anti-BDS protest, at Ivy League university in Manhattan.

Russian rabbi: Jewish community shouldn't interfere in politics

Russia's Rabbi Boroda says a Jewish personality in the Russian administration is not a positive phenomenon.

Ben Gurion's hometown celebrates Israel's Independence Day

Birthplace 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 indicted

Defense 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. Petersburg

750 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 event

A 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 York

Cantor 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 Moscow

Justice 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 Moscow

2,500 people gathered in Moscow for Limmud FSU’s 11th conference.

2500 to attend Jewish Life conference in Moscow

Thousands of Moscow Jews will attend Limmud FSU conference celebrating Jewish life and culture.

Jewish leaders react to UK's record-high anti-Semitism

Jewish leaders attend European conference on anti-Semitism in the UK.

Peres's hometown says goodbye

Residents of Shimon Peres’s hometown in Belarus pay their respects outside his childhood home.

Holocaust survivor honored for saving Righteous Gentiles

Roman 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 exhibit

After recalling ex-Israeli PM at AIPAC conference, Clinton gets invite to Limmud FSU's event on female political leaders.

From Kimberley Plan to Israel Prize

Celebrated 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 Time

Rabbi 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 Life

Annual conference seeks to revive Moldova's young Jewish community - through learning and Jewish pride.

A Thousand Jews Gather in Moscow For Jewish Learning

Limmud FSU expects large turnout for Jewish study conference, one of largest former Soviet Union Jewish gatherings.

Knesset Speaker Launches Gathering of Young Russian Jews

MK Yuli Edelstein officially launched Limmud FSU, the largest annual gathering of young Russian Jews in North America.

Sharon to be Commemorated in Belarus

Limmud 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 Roots

Matthew 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 Moldova

More than 400 young Jews will gather for the first time for a Limmud FSU conference in Chisinau, Moldova, June 7-10.