Kyiv Diary 12/26/2022: Light in the Winter Darkness
American synagogues are stepping up to the plate to help Ukrainian Jews get crucial supplies during this time of war and winter.
26
Dec
14
Oct
Kyiv Diary 10/10/22: The Missile Blast In My Neighborhood
On Monday, I was doing exercises on my balcony when our Kyiv neighborhood was rocked by a thunder-like explosion from a Russian missile.
12
Sep
Kyiv Diary 9/12/22: Soldiers Drink for Free
“I hear stories about the horrors of the war, and it makes my skin crawl,” says Vermuteria’s owner, Svetlana.
24
Aug
Kyiv Diary 8/24/22: Independence Day
While at war with Russia, Kyiv is celebrating Independence Day in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence from the U.S.S.R. in 1991.
24
Jun
Kyiv Diary 6/24/22: A Masorti Shavuot in Kyiv
Rabbi Reuven Stamov’s goal is to create an atmosphere where Jewish people can feel comfortable and united despite the war.
06
Jun
Kyiv Diary 6/6/22: Families Reuniting, but at What Cost?
Ukrainians have missed socializing and crave physical togetherness, even if we are already united by spirits and beliefs.
01
Jun
Kyiv Diary 6/1/22: Small Businesses Struggle to Recover
Kyril used to be an in-demand TV show stylist creating outfits for Ukrainian celebrities—now he’s scrambling to get fabric for military uniforms.