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Federation Of Jewish Communities Of Ukraine Charity Profile
While Jewish life in the countries of the former Soviet Union has existed for centuries, religious persecution reached new depths under 72 years of Communism. Jews who tried to uphold their faith and their traditions were harassed and often arrested, tortured and condemned to hard labor or executed.
The remaining communities were decimated by World War II - bombardment, famine and, above all, the Holocaust wiped out three million Soviet Jews and left the rest shattered and forlorn. By the end of the 20th Century, Jewish life had all but ceased, and even those few who practiced Judaism in secret were left with little knowledge of their rich cultural and religious heritage.
Federation Of Jewish Communities Of Ukraine Donation Information
The Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS relies on the generosity of its supporters to achieve our mission of restoring Jewish life in the former Soviet Union. Through our various programs and activities, we assist tens of thousands of people each year.
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