News for Russian Jewry Russian immigration to Israel rises sharplyImmigration to Israel up by nearly 30% thanks to Russian speakers. Moscow yeshiva set on fire during Passover SederArson fire was set at Torat Chaim yeshiva in eastern Moscow as 60 people gather there for Passover celebration. 'The answer to anti-Semitism is a strong State of Israel'Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Russian Jewish community leaders in Moscow. "We are concerned for Jews everywhere." The Jewish people brought the concept of freedom to humanityDue to the Exodus freedom became a living concept, and thus, for every person and nation, each according to its capacity, the option of freedom now existed, something which had not been possible previously. Russian Jews to learn about rescue and betrayal in Poland1,100 Russian Jews visit Auschwitz, hear about Polish rescue, betrayal of Jews. Russian Jews win trips to Paris - by studying JudaismChabad organizes fully-funded cruise, trip to Auschwitz, for Russian Jews who attend classes on Judaism. What Russian immigrants can teach us about Jewish identityRussian Jews know from personal experience that leftist ideology leads to totalitarian dictatorship, suppression of individual freedoms, and denial of personal autonomy. Russian lawmaker: Jews still seeking to destroy our churchesDeputy speaker of Russian parliament hints Jews are using their positions in media and government to bring down Russian churches. Russian Jews posthumously honor Elie WieselJewish organization working in the former Soviet Union inaugurates exhibition in Moscow on the life of Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel. Russian chief rabbi: Stamp out hate speechRabbi Berel Lazar hits back following dissemination of anti-Semitic conspiracy theory by politician from Vladimir Putin's ruling party. 2nd generation Russian immigrants embrace faithImmigrants from the former USSR are among the most secular Jews in Israel, but their children are increasingly returning to religion. PM: Terror 'About the Denial of State of Israel'Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets with delegation of Russian Jewish leaders, stresses that terror wave is existential - not political. Putin Wishes Russian Jews a 'Shana Tova'Russian President waxes philosophical about Judaism in New Year greeting, praises Jewish values for 'aspiring to transcendence.' Recalling How '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.' Stalin and Lenin Tried and Failed, So Will the ArabsStalin and Lenin could not stamp out the Jewish People – neither will the Palestinians How to Reduce Inter-Marriage in U.S. to 6%Study finds 94% of unaffiliated Russian American Jews who took part in programming married co-religionists – and the program is growing. Paintings Stolen from Russian Jewish MuseumFive works of Russian Jewish painter Isaac Levitan stolen; haul worth over $2 million. Russian Jewry Relieved After Exams PostponedVladimir Putin personally intervenes after Jewish community leaders turn to government over exams, which were scheduled for Shavuot holiday.A Thousand Jews in Moscow Learn About JudaismLimmud FSU expects large turnout for Jewish study conference, one of largest former Soviet Union Jewish gatherings. FM: 'Israeli Dream' of Immigrating, Becoming MKForeign Minister enthuses over the success of Russian Aliyah, says Israel could have Russian-speaking Prime Minister. Russian Lawmaker: 'Jews Destroyed Russia'Russian MP is in hot water after attacking opponents as 'Jews who destroyed Russia in 1917 and 1991.' Publicizing the Miracle of Hanukkah in MoscowRabbi Lazer, Chief Rabbi of Russia, lit first Hanukkah candle Wednesday outside of Red Square, across from the Kremlin. Yad L'Achim Counters Russian-Speaking MissionariesCounter-missionary group steps up activity among Russian-speaking Jews. Chabad Emissary Shot in Russia Lands in IsraelJewish groups work quickly to bring seriously wounded Chabad rabbi to Israel. Jewish Students, IDF Soldiers talk Jewish IdentityJewish students from Russia meet IDF soldiers, talk about identity and the Russian Israeli experience. Bennett: Russians Are Not a 'Separate Sector'Jewish Home chairman meets Russian-speaking immigrants after Shas ad, tells them he sees them as being part of Israeli society. Shas TV Ad Targets Lieberman, Russian ImmigrantsA TV ad on behalf of Shas targets olim from Russia, suggesting some of them are non-Jews who did not convert properly. Major Prayer Rally to be Held in MoscowA major prayer rally will be held Tuesday in Moscow, with thousands of Jews gathering to pray for the success of the IDF New Mikveh for Old Moscow Jewish NeighborhoodLeading Russian and Moscow rabbis last week dedicated a new mikveh in the Russian capital’s oldest existing Jewish community. Jewish Man Murdered in MoscowA young man from Moscow’s Georgian Jewish community was murdered on Friday. Video:Age-Old Ceremony for 'First-Born' ImmigrantsEleven immigrant students from Russia, all first-born, were “redeemed” in a moving Pidyon HaBen ceremony at Boys Town Jerusalem Russia's Jews Fading Away?The Jewish population in the former Soviet Union is withering away. The vast majority of Russia's Jewish children are born into mixed marriages. Knesset: Bill Clinton, ApologizeA Knesset committee is riled by US embassy's refusal to cooperate with a session on Clinton's remarks against Russian Jewish immigrants. Kiryat Arba Party for FSU AliyahKiryat Arba and Hevron held a massive party in honor of 20 years of aliyah from the former Soviet Union. Russian Israelis Mock Left RallyA recent anti-Judea and Samaria rally in Tel Aviv was crashed by proud nationalist Russian Israelis who aimed at making a mockery of the event. |
