On the last night of Chanukah, a special party and celebration was held for the dearest members of our community, our Holocaust survivors and war veterans. These people are true heroes, who lived through the hardest of times. Today they are a beacon of light in our city, and they teach and guide our youth and younger community members. The highlight of the event was a performance by our very own Jewish seniors choir, which sang songs in Yiddish, Hebrew and Russian, raising ev

Miriam has no family; they were all killed in the war, and she never had children. For Miriam, her whole life is the shul, and her ‘family’ is the Jewish community. Despite having witnessed violent pogroms and horrific atrocities during the Holocaust, Miriam expressed her heartfelt feelings when she lit the Chanukah candles. "I listen to the flickering flames whispering Judaism's message to me: no matter how much darkness we face, we can always light a candle and brighte

One of the most important holiday traditions in Rostov is visiting the homes of the elderly and home-bound, bringing them the joy of the holiday and much needed food items. These home visits are carried out by members of our youth club, and serve a double purpose. Aside from bringing these people great joy and relief, they also greatly appreciate the opportunity to share their life stories with the youth of today, teaching them about the hardships of life under Nazi occupati