Russian Jewish
Man attacks Russian synagogue with hammer, records incident on phone
The 39-year-old suspect tried to attack the synagogue while a children's educational group was inside. He was later arrested by the Russian security service.
Terrorist planning to detonate IED in Moscow synagogue shot by FSB
A moment in time: New insights about the Global RSJ community - opinion
Russia sentences Jewish writer Masha Gessen to prison in absentia for comments on Ukraine war
Ablaze: Arson attack damages Russian synagogue
Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar expressed concern to the CIS Federation, which he said came under the same context as recent terrorist attacks in the Russian Republic of Dagestan.
Jewish community in Dagestan: History and recent challenges - explainer
This community has preserved its distinct cultural and religious practices despite geographical and political isolation.
More than 15 dead, 13 wounded in shooting attack on Russian synagogue, Orthodox church
Over 15 police officers, a security guard, and a priest were killed in the attack, and 13 people were wounded, according to reports cited by Reuters.
Isolated amid Independence Day: Russian immigrants face Israeli integration issues
Following the Ukraine ‘war aliyah’ surge, many new Russian olim are looking for understanding and acceptance as they navigate Israeli cultural and religious norms.
Russian Chief Rabbi calls to soften Purim celebration after Moscow attack
The Federation of Jewish Organizations and Communities of Russia on Saturday night posted on Facebook a mourning candle with the date of the Moscow attack.
Majority of Israelis feel deeper connection to Diaspora Jewry since October 7 - poll
The sense of solidarity has strengthened within the Haredi sector – 78%, the religious sector – 84%, former Soviet Union immigrants sector - 75%, and immigrants from other countries - 85%.
Russia to launch online guide to Jewish history of Yekaterinburg
Visitors and residents of Yekaterinburg will be able to independently create and explore routes that will provide educational material about the history of the city's Jewish community.
Aliyah dips in West, surges in Russia amid Ukraine conflict
Israel has seen a decrease in immigrants making aliyah from Western countries while aliyah from Russia and Ukraine has increased.
Russia declares former chief rabbi of Moscow a ‘foreign agent’
Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt left Russia at the beginning of the Ukraine war and called for Jews to leave Russia.
Does Israel really want more Russian aliyah? - opinion
This very conservative and religious government would have preferred for halachic Jews to make aliyah, not grandchildren of Jews.
What will happen to Russia’s Jews? - opinion
Knowing the precarious position that Russia's Jews are in, why has the Jewish Agency not prepared to help them escape the peril of a war-torn country?