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Good deeds are easy

As part of the global Good Deeds Day initiative, volunteers from the Lviv Volunteer Center proved that doing good is simple

Lviv / Ukraine
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Model Passover Seder

Volunteers from the Kyiv Hesed Community Center and Hillel Community Center organized a special event for the clients of the MCF "Jewish Hesed Bnei Azriel."

Kyiv / Ukraine
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21 volunteers — countless good deeds

On Good Deeds Day, we became a true community united by kindness, care, and light

Kyiv / Ukraine
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All-Ukrainian Campaign "Bring Joy" 2025

From February 15 to March 15, Jewish communities united in an extraordinary warmth through the volunteer campaign "Bring Joy".

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Creative space

Painting by numbers has become a new source of inspiration for the regular and active visitors of the day center

Shostka / Ukraine
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Purim Treats

On the eve of the Purim holiday, volunteers enthusiastically set about preparing traditional treats

Konotop / Ukraine
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Sweet preparations for Purim

On the eve of the Purim holiday, volunteers were hard at work – preparing delicious gifts for the elderly

Romny / Ukraine
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Taste of traditions

Ahead of Purim, volunteers once again united to bring the atmosphere of celebration and joy

Sumy / Ukraine
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Warmth with your own hands

Participants of the "Haverim" program gathered once again, not only to have an enjoyable time but also to create something special

Lubny / Ukraine
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Warmth created with love

Each item created within the "Circle of Good" is more than just a warm accessory

Myrhorod / Ukraine
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Shabbat that unites hearts

Each Shabbat is the discovery of another page of Jewish history, which forms the living memory of the community

Poltava / Ukraine
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Purim, filled with joy

Volunteers concluded the nationwide campaign "Bring Joy" with a vibrant celebration on Purim

Kharkiv / Ukraine
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Celebration of Creativity

Volunteers organized a polymer clay modeling workshop for the visitors of the Hesed Day Center

Kryvyi Rih / Ukraine
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Culinary art is more than just cooking

The new project “Traditions with Flavor” unveils culinary heritage through stories and taste

Kremenchuk / Ukraine
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Visit to the rehabilitation center

Volunteers of the "Hag Sameach" project continue their tradition of bringing joy and warmth to those in need

Zaporizhzhia / Ukraine
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From heart to heart

The "Wave of Kindness" relay initiative brought volunteers to a shelter for internally displaced children with a vibrant hands-on workshop

Dnipro / Ukraine
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Movement is life

The new week of the "School of Longevity" project for elderly clients began with health benefits

Mykolayiv / Ukraine
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Happiness in children's eyes

Volunteers from Hillel Odesa and Beri Foundation joined forces to create a true miracle for children

Odesa / Ukraine
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Inspirational meetings

Volunteers from the League of Jewish Volunteering conduct classes for groups at the Hesed Day Center

Odesa / Ukraine
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House concert (Kvartirnik)

Every Monday, our volunteer lounge "Wings of Kindness" at Hesed Odessa fills with warmth and genuine connection

Odesa / Ukraine
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Holiday traditions

Purim celebration for members of the Odesa Association of Jewish Former Ghetto and Nazi Concentration Camp Prisoners

Odesa / Ukraine

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