We’ve Worked in Ukraine for Decades
For generations, Federations have and continue to be the foremost partners to Jews around the world.
Through the Jewish Agency for Israel, we bring Shlichim to Ukraine, run Sunday programs, bring Ukrainian youth to Israel for immersive programs, and support the aliyah of Jews.
Through our partners at the JDC, we support multiple Hesed centers across 1000 locations, supporting the most vulnerable people of Ukraine. We run JCCs and Jewish youth programs to help younger generations reimagine Jewish life where it once was all but decimated.
And through World ORT, we’ve played an important role in the renewal of Jewish life through Jewish day schools, vocational training, and more.
All of this work happens day in and day out because of you.
But we need you again, today.
The Need is Urgent
The estimated 200,000 Jews living in Ukraine have been profoundly affected by the political and economic instability that have wracked the country. Thousands are trapped in conflict zones in the east. Thousands more have fled the fighting. Federations are planning to allocate millions of dollars to our partner agencies on the ground. But the urgent needs continue.
Immediate and short term needs already total $20 million and include:
- Helping people make Aliyah to Israel
- Securing the local community and its institutions
- Maintaining critical welfare services
- Assisting internally displaced people in multiple locations
- Launching an emergency hotline
- Securing temporary housing for people in transit
- Purchasing satellite phones to maintain communications across the region
- Securing five Jewish schools and training staff to manage crisis needs
Click here for an updated backgrounder on the situation (as of March 23, 2022)
Our brothers and sisters in Ukraine are counting on us.
Will you be there?