Kryvyi Rih, an industrial city in the Dnipro Region of Central Ukraine, is home to thousands of Jews who comprise the area's largest ethnic minority. Despite fears immediately after the war began, the city was not invaded, but there were frequent missile strikes. Over the past year, Jewish Relief Network Ukraine has continued to support the community, that is home to President Zelensky's family (the President was born and raised in Kryvyi Rih). Food and medicine have been distributed on a regular basis, along with winter emergency kits, clothes, holiday packages and more! At the large local school and kindergarten, important safety renovations were made, including installation of a large generator. Children returned to their classrooms this fall where they receive much needed emotional support in addition to academic instruction. Afterschool programs provide the children with food and warmth throughout the winter months, as many homes have only intermittent power.
As we prepare for the Passover holiday, 400 food packages will be distributed to families in Kryvyi Rih, where Kosher food is not available this year. For all 8 days of Passover, families will have meat, fruits and vegetables, coffee and tea and more! In addition, hundreds of Seder kits will be shared, with matzah, grape juice, chicken and all the ceremonial items needed to ensure every Jew is able to enjoy this important holiday that celebrates exodus and freedom.
JRNU needs your help to continue our efforts to support the Jews in Kryvyi Rih and all across Ukraine. Together we can save lives and restore hope.
