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A member of Kyiv's Jewish community, whose home was damaged in a Russian attack in May. Photo: WJR
July 2, 2026, 2:32 pm
World Jewish Relief raises £540k as deadly Kyiv assault highlights urgent support need
More than 1,150 donors backed the appeal before Russia’s largest aerial attack on Kyiv left at least 18 people dead and around 90 injured
By Annabel Sinclair
Yulia and her daughters after receiving psychological support through World Jewish Relief's Ukraine programmes. Credit: World Jewish Relief
June 23, 2026, 1:38 pm
World Jewish Relief launches £500k emergency appeal for Israelis and Ukrainians traumatised by war
36-hour matched fundraising drive aims to expand therapy, suicide prevention and trauma support programmes
By Annabel Sinclair
Ida Drobytko outside her damaged apartment building in Sumy after a Russian strike forced her from her home. (Photo: World Jewish Relief)
June 11, 2026, 12:12 pm
Holocaust survivors among Jewish Ukrainians hit by escalating Russian attacks
World Jewish Relief says funds are urgently needed to help repair an estimated 1,000 damaged Jewish homes
By Annabel Sinclair
Roman Abramovich.
June 8, 2026, 11:21 am
Roman Abramovich carried messages between Ukraine and Russia, Zelensky confirms
Former Chelsea owner reportedly relayed messages between Kyiv and Moscow, as Zelensky renewed his offer to meet Putin
By JN Reporter
Jewish community member in Ukraine whose home was damaged by Russian strike and then repaired by World Jewish Relief
June 4, 2026, 10:42 am
When the suffering fades from the headlines, our Jewish responsibility remains
After more than four years of war, there is a risk that we stop seeing the human stories behind the statistics. We cannot allow that to happen.
By Paul Anticoni
Ukrainians queue at the railway station in Przemysl, Poland, to depart for Ukraine, amid a reversal in migration patterns
May 12, 2026, 1:03 pm
Government reportedly blocks donation for welfare of Ukrainian refugee children in Israel
The proposed donation, by an individual sanctioned by the British government, saw the element specifically earmarked for Ukrainian children still in Ukraine accepted
By JN Reporter
Newly married 92- year old couple Michael and Tamara Gorny Pic: JCC Kyiv
May 12, 2026, 9:36 am
Married at 92: Kyiv couple wed as ceasefire brings brief peace
Jewish community centre hosts five weddings in one evening
By Michelle Rosenberg
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky (Photo: Reuters)
April 29, 2026, 9:56 am
Ukraine threatens sanctions against Israel for buying ‘stolen’ grain from Russia
Israel’s foreign minister said the latest ship had not actually entered the port
By Grace Gilson
Damage to the inside of the Jewish Community Centre after a drone strike. Photo Credit: WJR
April 17, 2026, 1:53 pm
Drone strike hits near Jewish community centre in Ukraine as elderly forced to shelter
More than 100 elderly people take cover as blast damages key hub of Jewish life near frontline
By Annabel Sinclair
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (Credit Image: © Ukrainian President's Office/ZUMA Press Wire Service)
April 15, 2026, 12:03 pm
Zelensky signs law jailing antisemites for up to eight years in Ukraine
New legislation introduces criminal penalties for antisemitic offences, including prison terms and fines
By Annabel Sinclair
Members of the Jewish community in Kryvyi Rih gather at a local support centre ahead of Passover. Credit: World Jewish Relief
April 1, 2026, 2:00 pm
Pesach costs soar for Ukraine’s Jews as fuel prices spike
Rising oil costs and blackouts make Passover preparations increasingly difficult across war-hit communities
By Annabel Sinclair
Jewish Ukrainians line up to receive aid distribution in Kyiv in the fall of 2025. (Theia Chatelle)
February 24, 2026, 11:11 am
After four years of war, Ukraine’s Jews weather shortages and uncertainty
“Parents tell us of children who can’t sleep at night,” says one rabbi who works with Ukrainian families
By Theia Chatelle JTA
Lucie Kon, BBC Storyville, at the BAFTAS 2026. Pic: Courtesy
February 23, 2026, 3:39 pm
Jewish BBC producer bags BAFTA for best documentary
Lucie Kon hails 'incredible' honour for ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ which now heads to Hollywood's Academy Awards on 15 March
By Michelle Rosenberg
World Jewish Relief Chief Executive Paul Anticoni (left) and Chair Maurice Helfgott (right), with one of the Ukrainian Jews being helped by the charity in the wake of Russian attacks
February 4, 2026, 1:04 pm
Under fire in Ukraine, World Jewish Relief continues to make a difference
The chief executive of World Jewish Relief spent 7 hours in a basement shelter as Russian missiles hit Kyiv on Monday. He talks to Jewish News about the charity's ongoing efforts
By Daniel Sugarman
Interior of Great Choral Synagogue before January 19th 2026 bombing
January 20, 2026, 5:19 pm
Historic Odesa synagogue damaged by Russian drone strike
Tikva appeals for support to restore Great Choral shul in Ukraine's third largest city
By Michelle Rosenberg
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