Kropyvnytskyi, a city in central Ukraine on the Inhul River, has a long and rich history as an important center for military operations and trade. It also was the site of great tragedies with famine and violence. Jews once represented more than 1/3 of the city's population; today there are less than 2,000. In Kropyvnytskyi, and throughout Ukraine, unemployment and poverty continue to increase, with more and more people relying on us for help with their daily needs—food, medicine, medical care, social services and more. Leaders like Rabbi Dan Zakuta, along with our staff and volunteers, bolster the spirits of the women and children in Kropyvnytskyi, who are often home alone while the men are away at war. The encouraging words and positive outlook are more critical than ever as the war continues with no end in sight.
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