With an exhausting journey that lasted 3 days rather than the 8 hours it would normally take, Evgeny Pavlovskiy became perhaps the oldest Ukrainian refugee to escape alone

In Ukraine, Christians for Israel has helped thousands of Jews move to the Holy Land over the past 25 years, and it has been preparing for this moment since 2014

800 people who escaped Ukraine with the help of Tikvah, an organization that helps orphaned and disadvantaged youth, are taking their holiday spirit on the road

Many new immigrants expected to join the ranks of those with 'no religion,' leaving them unable to be married in Israel; rabbinate suspicion of Jewish status will only grow sharper

'Mariupol looks like Chernobyl,' says Vika Korotkova, who spent 2 weeks in shelters with husband, daughter; Viktoria Smyrnova makes contact after two weeks without internet

'This is why the State of Israel exists,' defense minister says at event greeting arrivals

In Uman, burial site of revered Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, some 30 faithful attempt to keep to their routines, while gathering supplies and preparing for when the war reaches them

Gilelevits Serafim decided to pick up arms and defend his city; 'He died a hero,' Hillel says; Chabad center destroyed by Russian shelling as city remains united in its resistance

PM vows Israelis will 'embrace' Jews fleeing Russian invasion amid criticism over government's policies; says Jerusalem will continue humanitarian and diplomatic efforts

A Russian-born Jew, Rabbi Julia Gris says she always felt welcome in Ukraine; not knowing if she'll ever return home, she leads online services for her scattered congregation