Introducing online projects and events hosted by EAJC communities and organizations.

Numerous communities and organizations operating with the support of the EAJC continue to develop multi-faceted online activities: Jewish values — love, mutual responsibility, supporting the vulnerable, creativity, and modern technology — will guide us through these challenging times.

Dear friends, we express our gratitude for your resilience and active engagement during these difficult days. Together, we shall overcome these trials and emerge stronger!

All-Russian Union of Jewish Students

The All-Russian Union of Jewish Students organized an online youth meeting with Boris Mendelevich, Member of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, health committee member, and psychiatrist. 

Dr. Haim Ben Yakov, Professor at Tel Aviv University and Director General of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress, held a discussion with students regarding the relationship between Jewish identity, Judaism, nationality, and religion.  

In partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel (Sokhnut), a webinar on "Internships and Studies in Israel" was conducted. Additionally, an online conversational Hebrew learning initiative continues to operate.

Hillel CASE

Hillel Kharkiv launched a new regional initiative, "Hillel in the Spotlight." Participants share excerpts from their favorite books, quotes, nigunim, and Jewish wisdom on the project's Telegram channel. Every week, the educational programs coordinator presents the weekly Torah portion, with the project's audience expanding daily.

Over 400 students attended an online lecture-discussion with renowned psychologist Igor Geller. The Hillel Talks project also hosted a virtual meeting with Natan Sharansky.

The Quiz Box intellectual marathon concluded, featuring 85 teams from 7 countries and 10 cities. The Kyiv-based team "Natan and His Team" claimed first place and a book-purchase voucher. We extend our congratulations on their victory!

The Kabbalat Shabbat ceremony united students from the CASE region, featuring 10 live streams, 5 countries, and over 450 participants. The photo flashmob "Shabbat_to_be" receives hundreds of weekly photos of home Shabbat celebrations. Additionally, members of the Minsk Hillel recorded a dedicated Shabbat song. 

The newly launched, successful Limmud Brain Labs project engaged 48 teams, comprising approximately 300 participants.

Project Kesher

In response to current circumstances, Project Kesher—an international women's organization represented in 5 countries and operating with the support of the EAJC—has swiftly transitioned to remote learning and communication.  

Under the initiative "LaDor VaDor. Mothers and Daughters. The Next Generation," regular webinars are held, connecting Jewish women of different generations across cities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. 

Online sessions, training, and workshops focus on strengthening family relationships, studying Jewish heritage, and fostering volunteer work within local Jewish communities. Participation continues to show steady growth.

Jewish Community of Georgia 

The Jewish Cultural & Educational Foundation (JCC Tbilisi) hosts bi-weekly online classes for children as part of the "Shalom Sesame" program and gatherings of the "Mishpacha" family club, featuring sessions on Jewish traditions and Hebrew lessons. The Jewish University classes have transitioned online and proceed according to schedule.  

The Jewish Youth Club meets regularly via Zoom, and online lectures are conducted on Sundays at the Madrichim School. Sunday school classes and sports training sessions also continue remotely.

Jewish Community of Moldova

Through its newly established and fast-growing Telegram channel, the Jewish Community of Moldova reports on the community's active social and charitable efforts during the epidemiological crisis, while also providing safety guidelines, statements from Jewish leaders, and the latest updates from local and global Jewish life. 

Jewish Community of Kazakhstan 

The Jewish Community of Kazakhstan hosts international Brain Ring matches on the virtual platform of the "Rimon" Jewish Community Center. The competing teams consist of community activists, youth leaders, and family program participants representing community centers from five countries. 

The spring tournament in the "What? Where? When?" trivia game features teams from Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Russia. The intellectual competition is held under the auspices of the CIS Jewish youth organization Active Jewish Teens.

As part of a volunteer project by the "Rimon" Jewish Community Center, young entomologist Innokenty Treskunov presented his extensive insect collection to virtual visitors from Kazakhstan, Israel, Russia, Moldova, and Germany.

The "Shalom" family club continues its online studies of Jewish heritage, and the theatrical group of the "Rimon" community center has commenced rehearsals for a short play dedicated to the Shavuot holiday. 

A virtual bakery initiative, organized by the synagogues of Almaty and Karaganda, brought together dozens of female Jewish community activists from Kazakhstan. To show solidarity with those affected by coronavirus, each woman separated challah from the dough—performing an ancient ritual symbolizing triumph over impurity. The commandment of separating challah dictates setting aside a portion of the dough, designated as challah, which symbolizes ritual purity.