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Damage to a residential building in Pryluky, Ukraine, following Russian strikes on 7 October 2026. (Credit: World Jewish Relief)
October 9, 2026, 3:33 pm
Jewish couple flee Russian missile strike in nightclothes: ‘We cannot afford to rent a flat’
Lyudmila and Pavel Petukhova face an uncertain future after Russian attacks kill dozens and leave Jewish families fearing winter.
By Annabel Sinclair
Ukraine marks 85 years of Babyn Yar massacre.
October 8, 2026, 12:29 pm
Ukraine marks 85th anniversary of Babyn Yar massacre
President Zelenskyy among dignitaries commemorating the murder of more than 33,000 Jewish men, women and children in just two days
By Michelle Rosenberg
Galina Protzenko outside her destroyed apartment block in Sumy following a Russian glide bomb strike. Credit: World Jewish Relief
September 28, 2026, 4:36 pm
Aid worker for World Jewish Relief’s Ukrainian partner has her home destroyed in Russian strike
Hesed Haim staff member Galina Protzenko survived with her husband and five rescue cats after their Sumy flat was destroyed
By Annabel Sinclair
United Hatzalah volunteers at the site in Uman where the British Jewish man was found. Photo Credit: United Hatzalah
September 15, 2026, 11:29 am
Edgware father-of-seven found dead during Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman
Police are investigating Yitzchak “Alex” Elmkies’ death as Jewish emergency groups work to return body for burial
By Annabel Sinclair
Brooks Newmark (r) with Natan Sharansky (l) and Ukrainian Chief Rabbi Moshe Azman (c)
September 11, 2026, 10:35 am
‘Ukraine has no Iron Dome – it needs equipment to defend itself’
After the announcement that he will receive Ukraine's Order of Merit, Brooks Newmark tells Jewish News the West has to do more to support Ukraine with actions, not just words
By Daniel Sugarman
Thousands of Spanish residents of Ceuta take to the streets to protest migrant camps. Pic: Twitter/X
September 2, 2026, 9:13 am
Spain’s prime minister blames Israel, Russia for disinformation around Ceuta border crisis
Sánchez said the governments were motivated by Spain’s criticism of 'the genocide in Gaza and Putin’s invasion of Ukraine'
By Shira Li Bartov (JTA)
Lev Schlosberg (Yabloko)
August 14, 2026, 1:02 pm
Russian Jewish politician faces 12 year prison sentence for sharing Daily Mirror front page
In February 2022, Lev Shlosberg shared a post on Telegram which included a picture of the British paper's coverage of the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine days earlier
By Daniel Sugarman
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August 5, 2026, 1:54 pm
World ORT entrepreneur programme brings Brazilian and Ukrainian students to London
Northern and southern hemisphere winners of the organisation's Young Entrepreneurship Programme came together as teams, focused on building new business ideas from the ground up
By Michelle Rosenberg
Pic: JCC Kiev
August 3, 2026, 6:17 pm
Memorial unveiled at Kyiv prison where Lubavitcher Rebbe’s father was imprisoned
Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson was incarcerated 86 years ago under the Soviet regime because of his unwavering commitment to Judaism
By Michelle Rosenberg
Flames engulf the Rabbeinu HaGadol visitors' complex in Hadiach, Ukraine, after a major overnight fire destroyed large parts of the Chabad pilgrimage centre. Credit: X
July 27, 2026, 11:36 am
Fire destroys Chabad pilgrimage centre at grave of movement’s founder in Ukraine
Synagogue, reception hall and kitchen burnt down in overnight blaze at one of Ukraine’s most important Jewish pilgrimage sites, with police investigating the cause
By Annabel Sinclair
Psoy Korolenko, left, and Anna Shternshis, right, collaborated on "Yiddish Glory: The Silenced Songs of World War II." (Photo and design by Dan Rosenberg)
July 20, 2026, 2:44 pm
Lost Holocaust music, nearly erased by Stalin, goes on tour in Asia
Yiddish Glory’s new album, resurrecting music from witnesses of the Holocaust, follows a Grammy-nominated debut album
By Shira Li Bartov (JTA)
World Jewish Relief's STEP Ukraine programme provides personalised employment support and English language tuition. Photo Credit: Adam Soller Photography / World Jewish Relief
July 13, 2026, 2:04 pm
World Jewish Relief employment scheme delivers £31.5m boost to UK economy
Independent review finds government-backed programme helped more than 13,000 displaced Ukrainians into work while benefiting Britain
By Annabel Sinclair
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
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