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In a historic building in the most industrial part of Podil, the hipster district of Kyiv that once was the heart of the Jewish trading community, a senior and passionate Esther seduces a much younger Ahasuerus. She flirts with the handsome king to the raucous giggling of the

KYIV (JTA) — In a historic building in the most industrial part of Podil, the hipster district of Kyiv that once was the heart of the Jewish

Jewish Ukrainians mark festive holiday with commitment to community and in better spirits than last year, when invading Russians sparked fear and worry about uncertain future

Ukrainian Jews are celebrating their continued survival in their second Purim under Russia's invasion.

KYIV (JTA) — In a historic building in the most industrial part of Podil, the hipster district of Kyiv that once was the heart of the Jewish trading community, a

A year into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Jews in Kyiv celebrated Purim in precarious circumstances — but with a little more optimism and little less fear than last year.

Members prepare food supplies, accommodations and emergency medical care for those fleeing the emerging war zone.