As many Ukrainian Jews know this year, Passover will be different in 2022. We sat down with Ukrainian Jewish community leader Andy (he/him), 27, to discuss what the community and holiday will look like in the context of current events. Andy is currently working as a regional manager for a biobanking company and recently graduated from medical school. As a former Hillel leader and current resident of a Moishe House in central Kyiv, he is intimately connected to the Jewish community of Kyiv. Throughout the war, he has safely hosted events for young Jews in his shared apartment, such as Shabbat meals and programs to preserve a sense of community and act as a support-system during this very difficult time.
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Protests at Police Restrictions for Orthodox Easter in Jerusalem
The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in the Holy Land says it will not cooperate with Israeli police orders to limit the number of people attending the Holy Fire ceremony a day before Easter Sunday, which this year falls on April 24 for the Eastern Orthodox Church.
According to a statement from the church, police are allowing only 1,000 people to enter the Church of the Holy Sepulcher on April 23, along with another 500 who can view the ceremony from outside the church.
World Council of Churches: Stand up for rights and dignity of every human being
Bringing together biblical, theological and practical perspectives on human dignity, participants of the international conference in Wuppertal challenged churches for a common understanding and protection of human rights during the public panel discussion on 11 April.
Religious Australians are pushing for climate action, and want church leaders and politicians to get on board
Most religions believe the universe and everything in it is a creation of God or gods, and most demand that we nurture God’s creation. So for many religious people in Australia today — particularly among younger generations — it makes sense for religious leaders to encourage care for the environment.
Darwin Muslims welcome traditional return of Ramadan after years of COVID restrictions
The holy month of Ramadan began last weekend across the world. During the month Muslims are required to fast from dawn to dusk, abstaining from food and drink. The Darwin Mosque hosts around 400 Muslims every night.
Vatican Message for the Month of Ramadan and Eid-al-fitr
The Vatican’s portfolio responsible for Interfaith activity and relations with other religions – the Pontifical Council for Interreligous Dialogue – has given a message to the Muslims observing the holy month of Ramadan and its succeding festival of Eid-al-fitr.
Putin’s War and the Fracturing of Faith in Ukraine
Religion News Service recently hosted a conversation about the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on religion and geopolitics. Sponsored by Interfaith Youth Core – a conversation about the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on religion and geopolitics.
Saudi Arabia expands Hajj to 1 mln pilgrims, easing COVID curbs
April 9 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia will let up to 1 million people join the Haj pilgrimage this year, greatly expanding the key event to participants from outside the kingdom after two years of tight COVID restrictions, state media said on Saturday.
Victoria: 2022 Yom HaShoah Commemoration
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria will be hosting an inclusive virtual community commemoration for Yom Hashoah on Wednesday, April 27 at 7.30 pm. The event will be an online commemoration with poignant testimonies, the participation of a range of Jewish students, and messages of support from communal members, leaders, and affiliates.
Tango Shalom
Religions for Peace International are pleased to invite you to a screening of Tango Shalom and a Q&A with the filmmakers and cast. Proceeds from this event will go directly to the Religions for Peace Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund.
PALM SUNDAY Walk for Justice for Refugees 2022
THE PALM SUNDAY Walk for Justice for Refugees is an event that gathers community groups, faith groups, unions, and political organisations to stand up for refugees. It is set to start at 2pm at the State Library on the 14th of April and music will start from 1:30pm!
Russian War causes food crisis during Ramadan
The Russian war on Ukraine has cast a pall over Ramadan with skyrocketing food prices in the Middle East. The Muslim holy month of Ramadan – when the faithful fast from dawn to dusk – began at sunrise on Saturday in much of the Middle East, where Russia’s invasion of Ukrane has sent energy and food prices soaring. The conflict cast a pall over Ramadan, when large gatherings over meals and family celebrations are a tradition.
