Russian Jewry

The Israel bug

What is the common denominator between Jews from the US, Ethiopia, Russia, and Burma? And the Jews who came from so many other lands? Op-ed.

Number of Russian Jews down sharply in last decade, pre-Ukraine war census reveals

Russia's Jewish population fell by 50% from 2010 to 2021, with 20,000 more leaving after outbreak of war with Ukraine.

Ex-Chief Rabbi of Moscow: Jews will be scapegoats for failure of Ukraine war

Exiled chief rabbi urges Jews to leave Russia before they are blamed for social hardships caused by Ukraine war.

Russian Jewish soldier taken captive in Ukraine

Ukraine takes Russian Jewish soldier with ties to Israel captive.

Russian rabbis: We won't abandon our communities

Emergency conference of Russian rabbis called amid ongoing pressure by government to shutter Jewish Agency activities.

The Russian nuclear headache

Russian tyrants have developed their own unique sinister vision of themselves and buy into their own paranoid propaganda.Op-ed.

Must I stop reading Tolstoy?

Hysteria abounds in the US. Soon they’ll be asking…was your grandmother on your mother’s side Russian? Op-ed.

'Go back to Russia!'

Tourism Minister Yoel Ravzovov blundered into a haredi demonstration on Sunday afternoon to be greeted with jeers.

Meet the Israelis heading to Ukraine to fight

"Here I'm considered a Russian - back there, I'm a Jew. And as Jews, we know how to understand what's going on."

Russian-Jewish billionaire appointed to chair board of Moscow's Jewish Museum

‘Pride exists to be part of something Jewish’: Russian billionaire to head Moscow museum’s board.

Israeli-born tennis player reaches Australian Open Semis

Aslan Karatsev, who grew up in Israel and speaks fluent Hebrew, will face world's #1 Novak Djokovic in Semis of Australian Open.

Ilia Salita, head of Genesis Philanthropy Group, dies at age 52

Leader of charity for Russian Jews around the world dies at age 52.

Russian immigration to Israel rises sharply

Immigration to Israel up by nearly 30% thanks to Russian speakers.

Moscow yeshiva set on fire during Passover Seder

Arson 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 humanity

Russian Jews to learn about rescue and betrayal in Poland

1,100 Russian Jews visit Auschwitz, hear about Polish rescue, betrayal of Jews.

Russian Jews win trips to Paris - by studying Judaism

Chabad organizes fully-funded cruise, trip to Auschwitz, for Russian Jews who attend classes on Judaism.

What Russian immigrants can teach us about Jewish identity

Russian lawmaker: Jews still seeking to destroy our churches

Deputy speaker of Russian parliament hints Jews are using their positions in media and government to bring down Russian churches.

Russian Jews posthumously honor Elie Wiesel

Jewish 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 speech

Rabbi Berel Lazar hits back following dissemination of anti-Semitic conspiracy theory by politician from Vladimir Putin's ruling party.

2nd generation Russian immigrants embrace faith

Immigrants 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 Arabs

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 Museum

Five works of Russian Jewish painter Isaac Levitan stolen; haul worth over $2 million.

Russian Jewry Relieved After Exams Postponed

Vladimir 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 Judaism

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

FM: 'Israeli Dream' of Immigrating, Becoming MK

Foreign 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 Moscow

Rabbi Lazer, Chief Rabbi of Russia, lit first Hanukkah candle Wednesday outside of Red Square, across from the Kremlin.

Yad L'Achim Counters Russian-Speaking Missionaries

Counter-missionary group steps up activity among Russian-speaking Jews.

Chabad Emissary Shot in Russia Lands in Israel

Jewish groups work quickly to bring seriously wounded Chabad rabbi to Israel.

Jewish Students, IDF Soldiers talk Jewish Identity

Jewish 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 Immigrants

A 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 Moscow

A major prayer rally will be held Tuesday in Moscow, with thousands of Jews gathering to pray for the success of the IDF