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The Khmelnytskyi Charitable Foundation "Hesed Besht" has been operating since 1999 and provides support to members of the Jewish community in 4 regions: Khmelnytskyi, Volyn, Rivne, and Ternopil.
- Assistance to vulnerable groups of the population.
- Improving the quality of life, solving everyday and social problems.
- Strengthening the community and ensuring the well-being of its members through the implementation of charitable programs and initiatives.
- Preservation and development of Jewish heritage.
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History of creation
September 16, 1999 The Main Department of Justice in Khmelnytskyi Oblast has registered a new non-governmental organization – Khmelnytsky Charitable Foundation "Khesed Besht""Hesed" ("Mercy") is the general name for all charitable centers created by the International Public Organization "Joint" in the CIS. "Joint" and commission "Claims Conference" – two structures that are official sponsors of these organizations and their main financial donors.
The proper name "Besht" comes from the name of the founder of Hasidism Baal Shem Tov, who lived and worked in Podillia and is buried in Medzhibozh. The symbol of the Foundation is the mythological bird Zis, which, according to legend, lived in the palace of the biblical King Solomon and guarded it. The image of this bird is traditional in Jewish fine art and symbolizes the Jerusalem Temple, the blooming gardens of Israel, the dream of happiness, goodness and justice. The corporate color of the organization is the light blue color of a peaceful sunny sky.
The institution is headed by an Honored Social Worker of Ukraine Igor Oleksandrovych Ratushny.
Khmelnytskyi Charitable Foundation “Hesed Besht” is a laureate of many territorial and All-Ukrainian competitions among social organizations. In 2009, the Foundation took third place in the nomination “Medium and Small Organizations” of the All-Ukrainian competition “The Best Employer of Ukraine”.
The institution cooperates with many state and non-state organizations, has partnerships with local and foreign foundations. Since 2010, the Khmelnytsky Charitable Foundation "Hesed Besht" has been a member of the Ukrainian Philanthropists Forum.
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We provide multifaceted support and promote community development in 4 regions of Ukraine.
Our mission
Social welfare and community development.
To help those in need, giving hope and changing lives for the better, to honor Jewish culture, to educate and preserve heritage.
Social assistance
Material assistance
Psychological help
Solving housing and household problems
Treatment, recovery
Maintaining mental health
Teaching
Study of culture and traditions
Preservation of cultural heritage
Organization of events and leisure
Adaptation services for IDPs
Coordination work during war
Sponsors and partners
