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Last news and events from volunteer centers

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Project "Volunteer School"

As part of the grant program for youth organizations, an educational seminar "Volunteer School" 2023 was organized.

Chisinau / Moldova
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Volunteer Family Shabbat

The introduction of new participants to volunteer programs took place in the form of workshops.

Gomel / Belarus
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Art Therapy for Volunteers and the Elderly

A creative workshop for the elderly in the form of art therapy allowed Community members to feel better

Bobruisk / Belarus
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Action "Memory of the Past, Road to the Future"

Improvement of a part of the Memorial Complex "Old Jewish Cemetery of the town of Kolyshki"

Vitebsk / Belarus
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Sukkot Celebration in Beltsy

Sukkot is a time when Jews celebrate the harvest and thank God for His generosity.

Balti / Moldova
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Book Presentation

As part of the "Literary Living Room" project at the Hesed Center, a wonderful event took place—a book presentation by Ostaфiy Maina Iosifovna.

Tiraspol / Moldova
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Mini Performance by Children

Children and teenagers from the "Jewish Revival" project, along with the theatrical studio "Mayak," organized and performed a concert for the elderly!

Tashkent / Uzbekistan
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Sukkot for the Elderly

On October 15, 2023, the "Jewish Revival" project organized and held an event dedicated to the holiday of Sukkot.

Tashkent / Uzbekistan
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Retro Tour for City Day in Chisinau

On October 20, a unique meeting took place for the elderly and volunteers in a RETRO trolleybus!

Chisinau / Moldova
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"Open Doors of the Synagogue" Campaign

Volunteers continue to popularize Jewish traditions and culture at the Central Perm Synagogue.

Perm / Russia
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"Flowers of Kindness" Campaign

Volunteers grow seedlings of flowers and arrange them in pots, bringing joy to elderly beneficiaries.

Perm / Russia
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"Box of Kindness" Project

For a long time, the Hesed Chaim Volgograd family home has had a charitable project called the "Box of Kindness."

Volgograd / Russia
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"Mazl Tov" Project in Volgograd

The volunteer center celebrated the birthday of a bright and unique boy.

Volgograd / Russia
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Nature Therapy Trip for Volunteers

A three-day psychological hike and marathon called "Nature Therapy" took place for volunteers.

Samara / Russia
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Project "Knitting Workshop" in Yekaterinburg

Several months ago, volunteers opened their own handicraft enterprise to bring joy to elderly celebrants aged 95 and older

Yekaterinburg / Russia
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Theatrical Platform "I am Jewish. I am in the Urals"

The theatrical project kicked off the new season with three premieres at the "Festival of Contemporary Jewish Culture."

Yekaterinburg / Russia
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Day of the Peoples of the Middle Urals

The 26 national communities of Yekaterinburg gathered in Taganskaya Sloboda Park to traditionally share their culture with the city's residents and guests.

Yekaterinburg / Russia
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An Evening Stroll through Jewish Minsk

Minsk is a city with a rich Jewish history, and despite wars and fires, some of this history still endures.

Minsk / Belarus
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Volunteer Festival in Minsk!

On September 8th, a volunteer festival took place in Belarus, bringing together activists from all over the country.

Minsk / Belarus
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Preparation and Celebration of Rosh Hashanah

Volunteers from the "Origins of Mercy" project, as part of the "Cooking Together" project, baked teiglach for the holiday!

Balti / Moldova
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The Opening of the Holocaust Victims Memorial

Volunteers from the "Origins of Mercy" project in Beltsy attended an event commemorating the opening of a memorial.

Balti / Moldova

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