Amid rising antisemitism, Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt warns that historical precedent indicates Jewish community will be blamed for country's problems

Despite initial concerns due to war, Momentum hosts delegation of 200 mothers from eastern Europe, focusing on 'unity and mutual responsibility,' trying to keep out politics

Putin believed to be utilizing Cold War-era tactic to punish Israel for perceived support of Ukraine, as thousands depart Russia for Israel

Pinchas Goldschmidt says Jewish Agency 'not popular' with Russian government, which wants Jewish community to remain due to its economic and academic contributions

In rare internal criticism, Berel Lazar calls diplomat's false claims of Nazi dictator's Jewish roots 'shocking'

The group is simultaneously dealing with strict government laws on speech, a Russian support base crippled by sanctions, and potential Western donors who want stronger condemnation

About 200 Jewish children are enrolled in the institution, which features a robotics lab, modern furnishings, pottery workshops and table tennis stations

Boris Spiegel, who has donated time, effort, and money to various Jewish community projects, charged with offering a local politician the equivalent of $400,000

Traveling from the western border with Europe to the far-flung eastern reaches close to Japan, Dr. Yeshaya Shafit, Russia's only dedicated mohel, does about 10 procedures a week

Compared to Jewish communities which became virus epicenters, Russia's Jews seem to have gotten off relatively easy thus far -- and early synagogue closures may be responsible