Project Kesher supports a network of leaders in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Israel as they advocate for Jewish community, civil society, and gender equality.
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PK Israel has been working closely with a group of immigrant women whose children are cancer patients. The PKI team has provided warm clothing, gift cards for food, and Hebrew courses, emotional support groups, and art classes to help with their adjustment.
In October, the PK Ukraine team hosted four live informational broadcasts with medical professionals, reached 3,000 women with reminders about annual check ups and self-exams, and provided 400 women with diagnostic appointments. Your continued support makes this possible.
Project Kesher Ukraine launched a new program at the request of the PKU network's women leaders, to promote the exchange of ideas, skills, and knowledge in safe spaces for women.
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Project Kesher Israel hosted an educational session for new immigrants on voting in Israel. Participants learned about the parliamentary system, the Knesset, and the importance of government representation to new immigrants' lives.
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Project Kesher Ukraine launched an English Language Program to help Ukrainian women practice the English they need to survive.
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Rabbi Olya Weinstein had a busy month educating Israelis about the High Holidays. Rabbi Weinstein was interviewed seven times on radio and TV stations in Hebrew and Russian about the status of Ukrainian immigrants at this time and women in Jewish life, and Project Kesher Israel.
During Sukkot, PKI participants enjoyed an art class led by recent immigrant to Israel, Galina Shevtzov. She never imagined that her classes would gain traction so quickly. The classes have empowered Galina as an entrepreneur and provide joy and community for the participants.
Simchat Torah celebrations were held in 6 cities across Ukraine with the support of Project Kesher Ukraine and with Torah scrolls donated as part of the Torah Return Project. Read more: bit.ly/pksimchattorah
Ukrainians are suffering from trauma during this ongoing tragic war. Tools for addressing PTSD and anxiety are not accessible to millions of refugees. Learn about what Project Kesher is doing to address this mental health crisis.
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PK Ukraine's charitable fund was able to purchase an ultrasound machine for Dr. Nataliya Lelyukh, Ukrainian OBGYN, to continue providing services to women in need. Upon recieving the critical gift she shared, “PKU, thank you to heaven and back.” bit.ly/PKEmergencyFundUkrain…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Project Kesher Ukraine is organizing a breast health campaign to support women during the war.
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Despite ongoing war and displacement, PK Ukraine is organizing in-person Simchat Torah celebrations in nine cities. Six of these holiday celebrations will be using Project Kesher Torahs, donated as part of Project Kesher's Torah Return Project.
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PK Ukraine recently launched its own stamp collection in collaboration with the Ukraine Post Authority. The stamps say, “Come home,” and “Our hearts are with you.” The proceeds will fund hygiene kits for women from de-occupied territories.
In preparation for their first Rosh Hashanah during war, the PKU team, recognizing the importance of sharing traditions among its Ukrainian-speaking network, created the first ever Ukrainian language Rosh Hashanah guide. Learn more and see the full guide: bit.ly/rhguideukrainian
We never could have imagined how bitter this past year would be but the sweet outpouring of love, support, and philanthropy for Project Kesher Ukraine has sustained our work. We pray that this new year will bring with it renewal and peace. Shana Tova from Project Kesher.
Project Kesher Ukraine’s Women’s Opportunity Fund has opened a call to support Ukrainian women starting and in some cases restarting their own businesses as they settle into their new communities.
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Thank you to those who joined us for @FourWintersWW2. PK CEO Karyn Gershon shared: Its power is not only in its ability to capture the resilience and humanity of the Jewish partisans but in its relevance to the fight for freedom and independence that we are witnessing in Ukraine.
Ukrainian women in the PK network have found comfort in gathering together virtually across the globe for Rosh Chodesh, a holiday that marks the beginning of every Hebrew month.
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