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14.05.2010
 One of most important ceremonies of Judaism held on Poklonnaya Hill during 65th anniversary of Victory
On 10 May in the course of celebration of the 65th anniversary of Victory over Nazism and the memory of the heroes and victims of World War II the Memorial Synagogue on Poklonnaya Hill held the ceremony of making a Sefer Torah. The solemn meeting was established by the Euro-Asian and the Russian Jewish Congress. The Sefer Torah is a joint gift of Alexander Mashkevich, president of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress (EAJC) and Yuri Kanner, president of the Russian Jewish Congress (RJC).
29.04.2010
 Patriarch Kirill speaks on "Restore dignity" project by RJC
The Russian Jewish Congress expands cooperation with public institutions, national and religious structures. In the course of this movement inter-faith dialogue between the RJC and the Russian Orthodox Church is developing. The letter of its primate, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill, addressed to President of the RJC Yuri Kanner, in particular said: "Thank you for your letter offering cooperation in the project "Restore dignity", which aims to help preserve the memory of innocent victims of nazism in former Soviet Union..."
29.04.2010
 Russian Jewish Congress involves new donators
President of the Russian Jewish Congress Yuri Kanner warmly thanks all those who read the flyer (attached paper with text) and made a charitable donation having received the traditional box of matzo on Passover. The idea to include a flyer with congratulations in a festive box with matzo was realized for the first time. Now we are happy to announce that the idea has been successful and brings first results.
19.04.2010
 Jewish communities mark the Day of Holocaust and Heroism
On 11 April 2010 the Russian Jewish Congress in cooperation with the Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Israel in Russia held a memorial evening devoted to the Day of the Holocaust and the Heroism of European Jewry in the memorial synagogue on Poklonnaya Hill. The evening was attended by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of state of Israel to the Russian Federation Anna Azari and president of the Russian Jewish Congress Yuri Kanner.
20.04.2010
 Exhibition "Pales of settlement" opens in Moscow
On 13 April 2010 in the Marble Hall of the M. I. Rudomino Library of Foreign Literature under support of the Russian Jewish Congress opened exhibition “Pales of Settlement”. By the idea of the manager of the exhibition, Vice-President of the RJC Sergei Ustinov and its curator Leonid Livonia, the project could serve as a basis for a museum of Jewish history in Moscow.
09.04.2010
 Holocaust and Heroism Day
International Holocaust Remembrance Day was established by the UN General Assembly on 1 November, 2005 (Resolution ¹60/7). The date 27 January was chosen because on that day Soviet troops liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp. However, the need for a memorial day to commemorate victims of Nazism was clearly felt by the Jews throughout the world long before...
09.04.2010
 Visiting session of Executive Board of RJC to take place in St. Petersburg
On April 9 2010 the board and branch of the Russian Jewish Congress to perform visiting session in St. Petersburg under the chairmanship of President of the Congress Yuri Kanner. It will also feature a member of the Presidium of the RJC Mikhail Fridman. The subject of the session is "Role of the RJC in the development of the Jewish community in Russia.
07.04.2010
 20th anniversary of Pyatigorsk Jewish community
Russian Jewish Congress congratulates all members of the Pyatigorsk Jewish community "Geula" and distinguished rabbi Shertil Shalumov with 20th anniversary of the revival of community life! The Jewish community life had been restored since 1989 in your city. In 1990 the community founded a spiritual center. Through these challenging times you managed to open a synagogue - home for the Jews, where one can comes to feel among friends.
 Statement of the Russian Jewish Congress in connection with explosions in Moscow metro
Russian Jewish Congress (RJC) is shocked by terrorist attacks in the Moscow metro on March 29 that killed and wounded dozens of people. We certainly condemn the initiators of the bombings. Terrorist actions against innocent civilians can not be exused by any purposes of political, ideological or religious nature.
28.03.2010
 “Jewish bookshelf will remain…”
M. I. Rudomino All-Russian library for foreign literature and Association “Bridges of Culture/Geshaim” supported by sponsors that include the Russian Jewish Congress held a formal meeting for launching “20th anniversary of returning Jewish book in Russian language to Russia” project. In the course of the project a book exhibition had been opened, and auditorium including lectors from Moscow and Jerusalem universities was established.
12.03.2010
 RJC and Lipman School discussed forms of cooperation
President of the Russian Jewish Congress Yuri Kanner met director of educational center ¹1311 “Tkhia” Grigory Lipman to discuss perspectives of cooperation. The Congress considers development of Jewish education in Russia one of its top priorities and allocates over 1 million dollars from its budget in 2010 on these needs.
10.03.2010
 RJC congratulates rabbi Pinhas with receiving Russian citizenship
Russian Jewish Congress heartily congratulates Chief Rabbi of Moscow, head of Rabbin court of CIS and Baltic states, one of the RJC founders Rabbi Pinhas Goldschmidt with receiving Russian citizenship. We are sincerely glad that the man who contributed 20 years of his life to work to the prosperity of Russian Jewish community became citizen of our country.
02.03.2010
 RJC and MRJC celebrated Purim
On 28 February Russian Jewish Congress (RJC) and Moscow Religious Jewish Community held a celebration on Purim, the most joyful Jewish holiday, at one of Moscow restaurants. The meeting included nearly 200 visitors. The meeting started with the greeting of Chief Rabbi of Russia A. Shaevich and president of the Russian Jewish Congress Y. Kanner.
26.02.2010
 President of the RJC Yuri Kanner wishes happy Purim
I congratulate you upon Purim, the rejoicing day of carnival and presents! Let the bouncy sound of rattles banish all misfortune from your houses. Let your houses fill with plenty of delight and cheerful voices of your loved ones. This day we think back of Ester, the small woman whose courage saved the Jewish people. We rejoice the merry month Adar that brings spring and renewal. I wish you joyful celebration when you put your worries aside and forget your troubles.
25.02.2010
 Vladimir Motyl: In memoriam
Russian Jewish Congress expresses deep condolences to relatives and loved ones of outstanding russian film director Vladimir Motyl. His contribution to the developement of cinematography is out of question. His works always brought tears and laughter. People watched his films again again, bought it to home collections. People show these films to children growing up in modern times. The movies became classic.
25.02.2010
 President of the RJC takes part in the International Jewish Conference in RSA
President of the Russian Jewish Congress Yuri Kanner has participated in the Conference of presidents of leading Jewish organizations of the USA and Euro-Asian Jewish Congress (EAJC) in the RSA as a part of the joint delegation. The delegation was headed by the EAJC leader Alexander Mashkevich and president of the Conference Alan Solow. The mission also included representatives of the World Jewish Congress, NCSJ, B'nai Brith, HIAS and several other Jewish organizations from America.
12.02.2010
 International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the Jewries of Russia
Over 25 Jewries in Russia gave response to the proposal the Russian Jewish Congress (RJC) President Yuri Kanner to hold memorial events to mark the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. From 24 till 31 January memorial meetings took places in Bryansk, Velikiy Novgorod, Vladikavkaz, Vladimir, Volgograd, Voronezh, Ivanovo, Kazan, Kaliningrad, Kaluga, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod, Penza, Perm, Pskov, Ryazan, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, St. Petersburg, Saratov, Smolensk, Stavropol, Tambov, Ulyanovsk, Tula.
08.02.2010
RJC strenghtens cooperation with Russian regions
In accordance with the UN resolution January 27 is the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In 2010 at the initiative Russian Jewish Congress this day was distinguished by many regional departments and communities. Memorial meetings were held in Bryansk, Velikiy Novgorod, Vladikavkaz, Vladimir, Volgograd, Voronezh, Ivanovo, Kaliningrad, Krasnodar, Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod, Pskov, Penza, Perm, Rostov-on-Don, Ryazan, Samara, St. Petersburg, Ulyanovsk, Saratov, Stavropol, Tambov and other cities.
05.02.2010
 Washington Holocaust Museum director visited Museum of Jewish Heritage and Holocaust on Poklonnaya Hill
2 February 2010 the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Holocaust in the Memorial Synagogue on Poklonnaya Hill has been visited by the Washington Holocaust Museum delegation headed by the Museum director Sarah J. Bloomfield. The visitor list featured Paul Shapiro – the Wahington Museum Research Institute director and Vadim Altskan – head of archive programs.
04.02.2010
 The Holocaust memorial day in Krasnodar
On 27 January Krasnodar held three memorial events to the Holocaust victims: the Union of underage fascist concentration camps prisoners held the meeting in the Hall of Officers, Council of the Great Patriotic War veterans in the Hall of Scientists and Engineers, and the Jewish social organizations joint with E. D. Felicin State museum of history and archeology.
04.02.2010
 Memorial meeting held in Kaliningrad
31 January 2010 people from Kaliningrad region have gathered to mourning meeting tribute to 65th anniversary of “death march” – the last act of Holocaust - near Memorial Stone (where monument to the victims of Holocaust will be installed) in Yantarnyi. The meeting featured citizens of Kaliningrad and other cities of the regions, the representative from Kaliningrad region Government, the head of Yantarnyi city administration, consul general of Poland and Germany, representatives of local and foreign mass media, and public associations of the region.
03.02.2010
 Israel Defense Forces officers visit Moscow
Group of officers of Israeli Defense Forces have visited the Memorial Synagogue on Poklonnaya Hill on 29 January 2010. Journey to Moscow was the reward for young officers who distinguished themselves and knew Russian. All the participants passed careful screening process. They represented all IDF services and elite units.
13.01.2010
 Yury Kanner, president of the RJC, started his videoblog
Yury Kanner, president of the Russian Jewish Congress, has launched his personal videoblog where he is going to regularly speak on a wide range of topics. Site visitors will have the opportunity not only to comment on his posts but also suggest themes for new ones. The videoblog will be hosted on the data portal Infox.ru, the winner of the Runet Award in 2009. It is a leading informational web site visited by more than 500 thousand people daily (unique visitors) and over 6,5 million a month.
21.12.2009
 The Russian Jewish Congress celebrated Hanukkah three times
This year even three ceremonial events devoted to Hanukkah were held with the participation and assistance of the Russian Jewish Congress. The resulting celebration was quite varied and many members of the Jewish community were able to take part in it – businessman, religious community organizations activists, and students of Jewish schools.
11.12.2009
 Hag Hanukkah Sameakh!
Dear friends! I wish you Happy Hanukkah, the festival of lights and victory over darkness. Let the light of Hanukkah menorahs twinkle merrily in your homes giving people joy and good. Let every family be full of health, wealth, and security!..
03.12.2009
 "The dream has come true"
On December, 3, 2009, in the “Jewish house” in Tula were opened a synagogue and a mikvah built with the assistance of the Russian Jewish Congress. Aba Duner, the head of the Conference of European Rabbis, who attended the opening ceremony, confessed that “he couldn’t believe his eyes – so miraculous it was.” “It’s an unforgettable and wonderful day”, added Charlotte, his wife.
02.12.2009
 The 20th anniversary of the founding congress of Vaad USSR
On December, 2, in Moscow a number of events took place devoted to the 20th anniversary of the founding congress of Vaad USSR – the first all-union legal independent Jewish organization. In the morning the anniversary convention of the Federation of Jewish Organizations and Communities – Vaad of Russia – was held in Moscow Jewish theatre “Shalom”.
01.12.2009
 RJC at the meeting of the European Rabbis Executive Committee with the participation of Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov
On December, 1, the meeting of the executive committee of the Conference of European rabbis which consists of religious leaders from more than forty European countries was held in the Moscow choral synagogue. The meeting organized with the help of the Russian Jewish Congress was attended by Moscow mayor Yury Luzhkov.
01.02.2010
 Ghetto prisoners cherish the memory of Holocaust
On January, 27, in the Memorial synagogue on Poklonnaya hill was held a solemn event dedicated to the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It was organized by the Russian Jewish Congress with the help of the “Holocaust” center and the International union of Jews – former prisoners of ghettos and concentration camps. The participants were representatives of
diplomatic corps of Israel, Germany, USA, and Poland, Moscow government, leading Jewish organizations, and the Moscow veteran house.
01.02.2010
 The Russian Jewish Congress organized a memorial evening in Kaluga
The Russian Jewish Congress organized an evening dedicated to the International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Kaluga on January, 27. Such events have been regularly held in Moscow for many years. This time, on the initiative of Yury Kanner, president of the RJC, it was decided to organize a memorial evening in Kaluga.
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