As we look forward to celebrating Sukkot, the festival of harvest gathering, we are mindful of the thousands of people in Ukraine who have lost their homes and belongings and have little to gather. Many people are struggling to keep warm in apartments with damaged windows and limited hot water.
Working with our network of more than 150 rabbis throughout Ukraine, we are able to spread some joy to the Jewish communities. In addition to the holiday packages for Rosh Hashanah, with honey, cookies and cakes, calendars and coloring books, we distributed thousands of beautiful packages for Sukkot, with a Lulav, Etrog, Hadasim and Aravot. At the shuls and community centers, the rabbis are creating a festive environment, despite the challenging circumstances, inviting people to gather for prayer and observance of traditional rituals.
JRNU is able to support the Jews of Ukraine during these difficult times thanks to you! We all are grateful for the generous support and fellowship from people around the world continuing to remember those in need. And we appreciate all our friends and families with whom we share this most holy and meaningful time of year.
