Еврейский обозреватель № 08/374 August 2024

‘Our hearts are split in two’: Ukraine’s Jewish community torn between two wars

Inna Ioffe, Director of The Jewish Confederation of Ukraine, discusses the severe challenges facing Ukraine’s Jewish community with resilience and solidarity as their guiding light.

As Ukraine continues to face relentless aggression from Russia, the country’s Jewish community, like so many others, is grappling with the devastating impacts of war. The recent attack on Poltava, where more than 50 people were killed and over 200 injured, is yet another reminder of the ongoing tragedy. In this backdrop, Inna Ioffe, Director of The Jewish Confederation of Ukraine (JCU), sheds light on the challenges and resilience of Ukraine’s Jewish community.

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Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!

Free from birth, independent – for 33 years.

Happy holiday, Ukrainians!

May never be forgotten all who gave their lives for the sake of the future.

President of the Jewish Confederation of Ukraine

Boris Lozhkin