The Future of Jewish Life
in the Euro-Asian Region

Hillel Russia is a regional chapter of the world's largest Jewish student organization, dedicated to introducing young people to the history, traditions, values, and culture of the Jewish people.

Established in 1994, Hillel Russia's mission is to strengthen Jewish identity among young people and foster their active engagement in the global Jewish community. The organization's cultural initiatives focus on informal Jewish education, connecting with Israel, and participation in leadership and volunteer programs.

The Euro-Asian Jewish Congress supports various initiatives of Hillel Russia, including:

• "Madrichim School" — an intensive 3-month training program for leaders in the field of informal Jewish education.

• "Young Jewish Leaders: Student Leadership and Governance" — a program designed to develop and support the next generation of leaders for Jewish communities in Russia.

• "Shabbat Hosts Online Course" — a training program for hosts of the traditional portion of Shabbat.

• Student initiatives, including the "Tsevet" youth group and the "Volunteering" program.

• "Jewish Holidays" — youth communities in 8 Russian cities celebrating major Jewish holidays, including Purim, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, and others.

• "Professional Training" — a 4-day conference for Hillel Russia staff from 8 cities, aimed at enhancing professional competencies, exchanging best practices, and fostering collective teamwork.