Shtetl above Zbruch
We are not going to the border of Khmelnytsky and Ternopil regions to relax in the picturesque nature of Podilskyi Tovtry and winding Zbruch. At the beginning of the century, the bustling town of Zbryzh, a significant part of which was inhabited by Jews, was bustling here. Employees of the Khmelnytsky Charitable Foundation “Hesed Besht”, headed by Director Ihor Ratushny, were invited here by the village head of Zbryzh and a resident of Sokyrynets – Oleksiy Vasylyovych Umnov, […]
In memory of Pravednyk
An interesting testimony is given about the deplorable behavior of the Roosevelt administration towards the Jews during World War II. Secretary of State Colin Powell posthumously praised the "constructive protest" of Hiram Bingham IV. For more than 50 years, the US State Department has prevented any attempt to honor Bingham. For them, he was a member of the diplomatic service who violated subordination and was a dangerous dissident who was dismissed.
Forward, to adventures!
Today we are escorting to a children's camp in the Polish Vistula children who really deserve a vacation abroad. These are, first of all, children who, due to various circumstances, are unable to get a quality vacation in Ukraine due to their difficult financial situation. Secondly, these are activists of the teenage movement “Active Jewish Teenagers”, who over the past year were able to realize themselves as […]
Chess battles
An open chess tournament for the Foundation’s clients, with no age restrictions, was held at the Thiya Community Center. This means that both children and people of middle and “golden” age gathered at the chessboards to peacefully compete for the title of the best community chess player. It is worth noting that regardless of age, the competition was such that no one […]
“Gmilut Hassadim” – and again about Tzdaka
Today, the “Thia” Community Center once again talked about Tzdak and its importance in the life of the Jewish community. Halyna Atamanchuk’s class “Gmilut Hasadim” is in demand among clients and guests of the Foundation, as it well explains the role of the commandment in the Jewish community, touches on the concept of harmony in other cultures (“ikigai”, Japan), carries additional knowledge of traditions and even a little physiology. Therefore, more and more […]
95th anniversary of the birth of V. Weiser + film
Vladimir Zelmanovich Weiser, Hero of the Soviet Union and an outstanding tanker, is our famous fellow countryman and former member of the Jewish community. If it were not for the tragic death of a front-line soldier, this man would have been respected by all the townspeople for his heroism and selflessness. Today, there is a street named after Weiser in our city, a museum has been created in his former school, days of remembrance are held in the Jewish community and […]
Love in Hebrew
The lecture “Strong as Death, Love…”, held for teenagers of the Youth Club of the Hebrew Bible Foundation “Hesed Besht”, has just ended (17:45). The lecture examined the interpretation of love based on Jewish texts, quotes from the Torah, and the thoughts of our sages. Despite the piquancy of the topic, the teenagers gained a lot of useful knowledge and were not shy about asking the questions that really confuse them at a young age. The task of the madrichs […]
News from the “front line”
For those who have not seen the building of the future Center for Rehabilitation and Regional Development at 40/2 Shevchenko Street for a long time, this post will be quite interesting. For those who have never seen it with their own eyes, too, but even local people cannot help but be surprised by the change in the appearance of this place. Instead of a one-story house, a two-story new building now stands here and […]
And again about family...
You can talk about a family based on love and affection forever. Love is a beautiful feeling that inspires and inspires, gives strength or motivation, however, it can be destructive and unfriendly if it is not reciprocated. Today at the “Thia” Community Center, they talked about a strong Jewish family in various aspects and examples from Jewish history. The event, which was held […]
Children's summer camps
It is very pleasant to see how the rising generation is drawn to the knowledge of their people, how children strive to be together, because they feel themselves part of a single Jewish people. Recently, our community has hosted several camps for children from Khmelnytskyi, Kamianets-Podilskyi and Ternopil. All of them were aimed at studying traditions, uniting children and adolescents, entertainment and a pleasant […]
For the health of Slavutych women
[huge_it_slider id=”20″] On June 23, in the city cinema named after T. G. Shevchenko of the city of Slavuta, an action of the Khmelnytskyi branch of the VZHEO “Project Kesher” entitled “It’s healthy to be healthy” was held, aimed at actualizing the issue of breast cancer incidence in women. On this day, a mammologist from the Khmelnytskyi Regional Oncology Dispensary, Harry Drobner, arrived in Slavuta and conducted a professional examination of the participants of the action. The event was supported […]
First Shabbat at “ECOcamp”
[huge_it_slider id=”19″] The first Shabbat at the “Jewish ECOcamp” ecological camp in the RC “School of Health” village of Pecheski was successfully celebrated on June 18 at 21:03, as tradition requires. Despite the excitement of the participants and organizers, the first trip was fun and relaxed. This was facilitated by the comfortable conditions of the Rehabilitation Center, as well as the friendliness of the Youth Club members, who became the first visitors, and the hard work […]
Hurray, “Keitan” has begun!
[huge_it_slider id=”18″] On June 14, the “Keitan” children’s program for the holidays began at the “Thia” Community Center. This is one of the most favorite pastimes for children, where informal Jewish education is combined with games, fun, and various walks or trips. On the first day, children learned to cook food on their own, remembered the customs and origins of the Shavuot holiday, played various outdoor and […]
Outpatient Day Development Center
Summer is a great time for traveling and active recreation. The Khmelnytskyi Charitable Foundation “Hesed Besht” is implementing various work methods so that all categories of clients can use this time with pleasure and benefit! On June 13, a group of clients of the Day Development Center went on a trip to visit Jewish places in the neighboring city of Ternopil and have a great time in pleasant company.
Fill out the witness testimony sheet!
The Khmelnytskyi Charitable Foundation "Hesed Besht" actively cooperates with the National Holocaust Memorial "Yad Vashem" in Jerusalem in terms of collecting testimonies for the Hall of Names. During all this time, we collected and handed over several thousand letters. And although a lot of time has passed since the end of the war, not all information has been collected. We invite everyone who knows anything about [...]
