Jewish Center in Transdniestria

✡️ Shabbat Shalom! שבת שלום 🕓 In Transnistria 🕯️ Candle lighting: 7:24 PM Parshat Shmini Shabbat mevarchim New Moon Iyar Havdalah: 8:31 PM Holocaust Remembrance Day ✅ Parshat Shmini describes the completion of the sanctuary's consecration and how joy is mixed with pain—for even a sacred place requires responsibility and moderation. It teaches that closeness to God, or simply to meaning and goodness, is impossible without respect for boundaries and mindfulness. It also lists clean and unclean animals—a reminder that spirituality is manifested even in everyday habits. Today, this is important as a lesson: freedom and holiness begin with inner discipline and respect for life. ❤️ We wish everyone a peaceful, quiet, and blessed Shabbat! Let there be peace in your souls and lightness in your hearts.

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The Tiraspol community celebrated one of the main holidays of the Jewish calendar—Passover, a holiday of freedom and renewal. During the holiday week, representatives of various generations of the community participated in festive events, ranging from children's and teen gatherings to educational programs. Each event became part of a shared atmosphere of unity, remembrance, and joy. A special event was the main community Passover Seder, which brought together community members and Hesed clients from Tiraspol, Bender, Dnestrovsk, and Rybnitsa. People of all ages gathered around the festive table to remember the story of the Exodus, experience the meaning of traditions, and share in this momentous occasion. The Seder was organized with the participation of the AJT youth club. The youth not only actively assisted in the preparation and execution of the event but also became a full-fledged part of the celebration itself: they performed skits, bringing liveliness and creativity to the event, participated in key stages of the Seder, and engaged with the older generation with genuine interest. It is precisely this living connection between generations that makes a community stronger and more resilient. When experience, traditions, and values are passed on not formally, but through shared participation, dialogue, and common experiences, confidence is built in a future in which traditions are not simply preserved, but continue to live and develop. #jdc #passover #jewishtradition

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✨ A Seder that unites ✨ Yesterday, a special online event was held for seniors with limited mobility and those celebrating the holiday alone. 🤍 In a warm and supportive atmosphere, we went through the main stages of the Seder together and learned about the symbols and traditions of Passover. 🍷📖 Despite the distance, we managed to create a feeling of true celebration and unity. 💙 Our goal is not just to hold a Seder, but to give each participant a sense of care, inclusion, and community. In keeping with our tradition, we do everything we can to ensure that no one is left alone on this day. 🤝 The event was hosted by the Volunteer Center RVC of Chisinau, Transnistria, and Balti. We went through all the stages together, participated in an interactive quiz, and discovered the most important things—understanding and memory. And that means our "afikoman" has been found. 🕯 We remember these events not for joy, but for remembrance and reflection. For more information about the event, see 👉https://vox.jct.md/seder-bez-granits-vmeste-nesmotrya-na-rasstoyanie-i-odinochestvo #RVC

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The Ajt JUNIOR children's club held an interactive Seder. It was structured in several stages so that each child could not only hear but also experience the story. The children recalled the events of the Exodus, discussed the 10 plagues of Egypt, and enthusiastically performed short costumed skits, assuming the roles of Moses, Pharaoh, and the Jewish people. The event was lively and dynamic: participants actively participated in relay races, completed tasks, played, and learned through movement and interaction. The celebration culminated in a real Seder at the table—with ke'ara, four glasses of grape juice, and all the traditional paraphernalia. This moment united everyone, creating a special sense of belonging to tradition. We believe that such events help children not just learn about history, but feel it, live it, and incorporate it into their lives. After all, it is through such moments that the living connection between generations is passed on and interest in the culture and traditions of their people is maintained. #jdc #AJTTIR #jewishtradition #passover

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✨ The warmth of traditions despite the circumstances ✨ The Passover holiday week in the Transnistrian community is rich and heartfelt ✡️ The online meeting brought together participants in all cities: they remembered history and traditions, sang favorite songs and shared warmth 🎶 ❄️ Despite the fact that due to economic difficulties there is no warmth in homes, we create our own - heartfelt and sincere ❤️ 👵👴 Thanks to the "Caring Connection" project, even from home, participants remain part of the community, communicate and feel supported 👉For more information about the event, see https://vox.jct.md/teplo-traditsiy-vopreki-obstoyatelstvam-kak-obshchina-vstrechaet-pesakh JDC

Dear friends and colleagues! We sincerely congratulate you on one of the most important holidays – Passover, the day our people were delivered from slavery and gained freedom. We sincerely wish you well-being, and may you always, in everything and everywhere, feel the benevolent presence of the Almighty! Be healthy, happy, and successful in your endeavors! Peace and goodness to your loved ones! Chag Pesach, kosher vesameach – a kosher and joyful holiday!

Spring is here, but there's no warmth... 🌬️ Due to the economic situation, the heating has already been turned off, and apartments are cold 🏠❄️Despite the calendar saying it's spring, it's still chilly in our region. This is especially hard for the elderly, for whom warmth is not only a matter of comfort but also a matter of health. Our volunteers are not standing idle—craftswomen are preparing yarn and knitting warm socks and footsies for those in need 🧶🧦 That's why the work of our craftswomen is so important. Each pair of knitted socks is not just a thing, but an expression of care, attention, and human compassion. Hesed volunteers put the warmth of their hands and hearts into their work to warm those who are going through a particularly difficult time. It's more than just things - it's warmth, care, and support ❤️ For more information, see https://vox.jct.md/teplo-sozdannoe-rukami-i-serdtsem JDC #RVC Volunteer Center RVC

✡️ Shabbat Shalom! שבת שלום 🕓 In Transnistria 🕯️ Candle lighting: 18:05 Great Shabbat Yom HaAliyah Chapter Tzav Havdalah: 19:10 Fast begins: 05:08 ✅ Chapter "Tzav" tells how the priests prepared offerings and maintained holiness in everyday affairs. It teaches attention to detail and responsibility for what is entrusted to a person. Even ordinary actions can have great meaning if done with respect and awareness. This idea is close to everyone: our habits shape us. "Tzav" reminds us that holiness is born from simplicity, if it is accompanied by care and gratitude. ❤️ We wish everyone a peaceful, quiet, and blessed Shabbat! May your souls be calm and your hearts light.

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✨ This week, the Literary Living Room hosted a meeting with poetess Nadezhda Bondarenko. 📖 A former investigator, today the editor of the newspaper Pravda Pridnestrovya, she presented her philosophical, civic, and humorous poems, and also talked about the fairy tales she writes. ✍️ Her clear position on life and sincerity resonated with our listeners. ❤️ Thanks to guest and volunteer Valery Kupershmidt for the warm atmosphere. 🤍 For more information about the event, see 👉https://vox.jct.md/literaturnaya-gostinaya-vsrecha-s-nadezhdoy-bondarenko Volunteer Center RVC #rvc

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Matzah is one of the main symbols of the Passover holiday and an important part of Jewish tradition. It recalls the events of the Exodus from Egypt, when the Jews left slavery in a hurry and did not have time to let the dough rise. This is why matzah is unleavened bread, a symbol of freedom, faith, and trust in the Almighty. During Passover, matzah holds a special place on the holiday table, uniting families and generations, helping to maintain a connection with the history and traditions of the people. Today, matzah is being actively distributed to members of Jewish communities in all cities and districts of Transnistria. Hesed staff, with the support of volunteers, are doing everything possible to ensure that every person in our care receives matzah for the holiday. Our region is currently experiencing not only a difficult economic situation but also a certain isolation. Therefore, it is especially important for our beneficiaries to feel remembered and not forgotten. Even a small pack of matzah is not just a product, but a sign of attention, care, and human warmth. 🫶For most, this isn't just a product, but an important part of the holiday and a symbol of belonging to tradition. 💬Irina Nikolaevna Soiferman shares: "Thank you so much for receiving the matzah. It's very important to us! A huge thank you to Hesed for its support. Happy upcoming holiday to everyone!" 💬Yan Galperin notes: "This is a miracle in the current situation. Thank you to everyone who helped." Such words of gratitude are the best appreciation for the shared work that combines care, attention, and the preservation of traditions. On the eve of Passover, it is especially important to feel the support, unity, and warmth of the community. https://vox.jct.md/matsa-simvol-svobodi-veri-i-pamyati-ob-iskhode-iz-egipta #RVC JDC

Dear friends! ✅ Passover matzah is already in Transnistria! ✅ We've already begun distributing it to community members (Hesed clients). Matzah is one of the main symbols of Passover, recalling the Jews' hasty exodus from Egypt and their complete trust in the Almighty. This means we'll definitely be able to celebrate and celebrate this Passover according to all the traditions. ✨

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✨ The AJT Junior children's club held a meeting dedicated to preparations for one of the most important holidays of the Jewish calendar—Passover. 🕊️ The children recalled the story of the Exodus, talked about the meaning and traditions of the holiday, discussed its main attributes, and how Passover is celebrated in families.👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 🎨 The creative part continued: the participants decorated festive matzo napkins. The children let their imagination run wild. As a result, each work turned out to be special—with its own character and mood, but all of them are united by diligence and love for the traditions of their people.❤️✡️ #jdc #ajttir #passover #jewishtradition

✡️ Shabbat Shalom! שבת שלום 🕓 In Transnistria 🕯️ Candle lighting: 5:55 PM Chapter Vayikra Havdalah: 7:00 PM ✅ Chapter Vayikra opens a book that discusses how people learn to draw closer to God through actions and attention to intentions. It speaks of sacrifices—not only as offerings, but also as a way to express gratitude, regret, or a desire for renewal. The key here is purity of motive: it's not what a person gives that matters, but with what heart they give. This idea remains relevant: every act can become a "sacrifice" for the sake of good. ❤️ We wish everyone a peaceful, quiet, and blessed Shabbat! May your souls be calm and your hearts light.

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🌿 Spring, the Dniester, and a long-awaited meeting! After winter frosts and icy conditions, we gathered again on the embankment—with smiles, good spirits, and a desire to move forward. Project participants shared news, supported each other, and happily returned to active walks. ☕ Aromatic coffee from our volunteers added a special warmth to the meeting. Communication, movement, and a friendly atmosphere—this is what we were so looking forward to this meeting for. The project continues, and many bright and warm moments lie ahead! 💚 For more information about the event, see 👉https://vox.jct.md/vesna-na-dnestre-novaya-vsrecha-proekta-aktivnaya-khodba #RVC JDC

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🕯 The whole community is getting ready for Shabbat! Today, our volunteers baked fragrant challahs, observing all the traditions – they cut off a piece of dough, recited a prayer, and with special reverence said, "This is challah." The challahs get better every time – their experience grows, their hands become more confident, and the dough becomes more manageable. 😊 Special thanks to Alik Aleksandrovich Vorobyov for the advice on adding starch – the challahs turned out especially soft and airy! Alik Aleksandrovich not only receives challahs for Shabbat, but also helps with delivery in his area. This is how, together and with love, we prepare for Shabbat: 🤍 some help with groceries, 🤍 some deliver challahs to those who are difficult to leave the house, 🤍 some offer kind words of support. Every bite contains the warmth of hands and the care of our entire community. Shabbat shalom! ✨ For more information about the event, see 👉https://vox.jct.md/gotovimsya-k-shabbatu-vsey-obshchinoy #RVC #JDC Volunteer Center RVC

✡️ Shabbat Shalom! שבת שלום 🕓 In Transnistria 🕯️ Candle Lighting: 5:46 PM Shabbat of the Month Chapter Vayakhgel-Pekudei Shabbat Mevarchim New Moon Nissan Havdalah: 6:50 PM ✅ This chapter tells how the people of Israel together build the Sanctuary—a place where one can feel the presence of God. Everyone contributes—with their work, their hands, their hearts. The wisdom here is that holiness is born from the unity and participation of all, not just from prayer. Even far from religion, this story reminds us: the values of community, honest work, and beauty for the sake of good remain eternal. Thus ends the Book of Exodus—a symbol of order, light, and a new beginning before the spring month of Nissan. ❤️ We wish everyone a peaceful, quiet, and blessed Shabbat! Let there be peace in your souls and lightness in your hearts.

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The Tiraspol Hesed celebrated Purim, one of the most joyful and beloved holidays of the Jewish calendar, commemorating the miraculous salvation of the Jews from extermination in the Persian Empire. Hesed clients and community members were able to participate in festive events and observe the main mitzvot of Purim, gathering together in an atmosphere of friendship and tradition. On March 3, the Tiraspol Hesed held a festive gathering, during which, together with Rabbi Mendel Gotzel of Bender, participants read the Scroll of Esther. During the reading, following ancient tradition, those gathered enthusiastically rattled their rattles at the mention of the name of the wicked Haman. Other important mitzvot of the holiday were also observed: participants exchanged traditional gifts with friends—mishloach manot—and provided charitable assistance—giving alms to those in need—an integral part of the holiday and a reminder of the importance of mutual support and compassion in the community. The meeting continued with a warm tea party, during which participants enjoyed a traditional Purim delicacy—omentashen (gomentashen), shared impressions, and socialized in a friendly atmosphere. The festivities continued on March 6, when the Hesed hosted a joyful Purim meal. Guests came in bright costumes and eagerly participated in the fun dress-up, a beloved tradition of this holiday. At the festive table, participants enjoyed a variety of treats, songs, laughter, and music. The Purim celebration at the Tiraspol Hesed was warm, heartfelt, and truly festive. Such gatherings not only help preserve rich Jewish traditions but also strengthen ties between community members.

Two Jewish women, Clara Zetkin and Rosa Luxemburg, were at the origins of International Women's Day. It was Clara Zetkin who proposed establishing a day dedicated to women's struggle for equal rights in 1910, and Rosa Luxemburg actively supported and promoted these ideas. Today, March 8th is a holiday of spring, flowers, and warm words for many, but its history began with ideas about equal rights and opportunities for women. We congratulate all women on this day! May your lives be filled with more joy, respect, inspiration, and the strength to change the world for the better. 🌷

✡️ Shabbat Shalom! שבת שלום 🕓 In Transnistria 🕯️ Candle Lighting: 5:36 PM Shabbat Parah Chapter Ki Tisa Havdalah: 6:40 PM ✅ Chapter Ki Tisa tells of the census, the creation of vessels for the Temple, and the tragedy of the golden calf—when the people lost faith and made an idol. Moshe (Moses) prays for them, and God forgives, opening the way to renewing the covenant. This story reminds us that a mistake is not the end of the road if there is sincere repentance. Even in decline, a person is able to begin again. Shabbat Parah adds the theme of purification—of inner honesty and the willingness to renew oneself. ❤️ We wish everyone a peaceful, quiet, and blessed Shabbat! May your souls be calm and your hearts light.