For our brothers and sisters in Ukraine whose lives have been turned upside down and face life and death dangers, this past year has brought little hope. We cannot sit idly by as their suffering continues.
It was on February 24th, 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War. As the war rages on and the conditions in Ukraine worsen, we must ask - how is the Jewish community there surviving?
On the 1-year anniversary of the war, please join us to stand United 4 Ukraine.
We are working in close coordination with 4 organizations that are doing incredible work on the ground -
1. IsraAid - as Israel's top humanitarian aid NGO, IsraAid has been of the first organizations to establish operations on the ground in Ukraine and has maintained a permanent presence there ever since. IsraAid's work is extending beyond the Jewish community to offer support for the overall Ukrainian population, focusing on offering psychological services, dispersing critical equipment, and more.
2. Hillel Ukraine - despite facing extreme adversities and the organization losing a significant amount of its funding, the 4,500 students of Hillel Ukraine continue to volunteer on the ground and support the local Jewish communities. The students are running Shabbat programs, holiday celebrations, and other activities to make sure Jewish life continues despite the war. The funds will be used to support their on-the-ground activities, as well as offer much-needed relief for the dedicated student volunteers.
3. Office of the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine - ever since the beginning of the war, the office of Rabbi Reuven Azman, the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, has offered significant support for the local Jewish communities. The Office's efforts are focused on supplying essential needs to members of the communities, as well as maintaining Jewish life to the best of their abilities. As of January 2023, the Office has evacuated over 40,000 people from war-struck areas and distributed over 500,000 meals, 180,000 food kits, and 1,000 tons of medical supplies to affected individuals.
4. Ukrainian Zionist Federation - since the outbreak of war, the Ukrainian Zionist Federation has been working diligently to ensure Jewish life and Zionist activities continue as uninterrupted as possible. Specifically, the Federation is seeking support for Circle of Hope, a project that offers psychological and mental support for Ukrainian women and children who lost their loved ones due to the Russian invasion.
We will concentrate all the funds donated from around the world and ensure that all funds donated will be evenly distributed between these 4 organizations and support their ongoing work. All donations made in USD, GBP, and ILS are tax deductible.
Let us show our brothers and sisters that they are not forgotten and we stand united with them in their time of need!
