Ukraine Jews hunkering down amid turmoil
The turmoil in Ukraine has left one of Europe’s largest Jewish communities on edge.
The turmoil in Ukraine has left one of Europe’s largest Jewish communities on edge.
Chanukah celebrates the triumph of our forefathers who sought religious freedom. To commemorate the holiday, President Bush hosted Jews from around the world who had experienced religious persecution, including several former refuseniks, to celebrate religious freedom. The following evening, in the U.S. Capitol, senators and representatives commemorated the struggle of Soviet Jews and the activism of the world Jewish community on their behalf.