Kherson, an industrial and port city located on the Dnipro River, has been devastated by the war. Even after the Russian withdrawal in November, the attacks continued:
"We live here in a routine of bombings," says Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wolff." Our city is under constant bombarding, literally on a daily basis. Sometimes it happens several times a day, sometimes even at night, just all the time. It is not recommended for anyone to wander around the city. Those who don't have a real reason - do not leave their homes."
The once thriving local economy is in shambles, people have no jobs or source of income. The local synagogue, with support from JRNU has become a lifeline for city residents, Jews and non Jews alike:
"The door of our community is always open," he said, "but since the war, we have opened it to all the residents. We have become an address for many residents. Over the past year, we have distributed countless food packages, along with essential and life-saving medications."
Recently, more than 4,000 people registered and received $200 cash each, enough to buy critical supplies for at least one month. This incredible support was made possible through generous donors from around the world.
JRNU and Rabbi Wolff continue to save lives and restore hope to the people of Kherson: "From the moment the terrible war broke out, every resident in the city understood that we are their address for any assistance." says Rabbi Wolff
