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 cit...

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 expresse...

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 pu...

By far the most awaited and joyful event of Chanukah this year was our annual Chanukah concert. More than 1000 people attended the concert which started with the traditional Menorah lighting by Rabbi Chaim Danzinger, which was followed by a performance of various talen...

We held our traditional public menorah lighting in the central park of Rostov. It was a beautiful night enjoyed by community members of all ages. So many new faces and such a beautiful Rostov tradition. See for yourself. 

Rostov's Chanukah celebrations continue, with a splendid and fun ice skating party geared towards our youth. Skating contests and races were held, snowmen were built, menorahs were lit, and a great time was had by all.

Dmitriy, who never skated in his life be...