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A UK registered charity supporting community empowerment and capacity building in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union.

23/10/2026

Today, the Jewish Religious Union in the Republic of Belarus, Maccabi BY and students of the Belarusian State Pedagogical University gathered at the Broken Hearth memorial on Sukhaya Street.

Between 21 and 23 October 1943, the final massacres and last liquidation operations took place, after which the Minsk Ghetto was finally destroyed.

Here, in the old Jewish cemetery that fell within the ghetto’s boundaries during the war, lie thousands of murdered prisoners. The Broken Hearth memorial speaks of a home that no longer exists, and of families who were not allowed a future.

For the students, the day was a chance not only to join the ceremony, but to contribute to the care of the Jewish Memorial Park by tidying its grounds. Taking part in such work is a simple but important gesture of respect for the people whose lives were cut short during the Holocaust, and for the place that holds the evidence of that tragedy.

We remember. And we will keep remembering – not only on this day 🕯️

21/10/2026

Our CEO Debra Brunner is currently in Slovakia, representing The Together Plan at the AEPJ Annual Incubator Conference AEPJ - Jewish Heritage 🌍

She joins members of the AEPJ, historians, museums, NGOs and heritage professionals from across Europe, all working together on the European Routes of Jewish Heritage. This year’s theme is a question close to our hearts: how does Jewish heritage contribute to local development?

Yesterday, Debra took part in a workshop and round table discussion at Trnava University, opened by Prof. Miloš Lichner, SJ, Rector of the University. She was one of just four AEPJ members invited to join the round table – a real honour, and a wonderful opportunity to share our experience of building the Belarus Jewish Heritage Route.

It is a great privilege for us to be in the room, and to represent Belarus on the world stage – connecting Belarusian Jewish story to the wider European conversation, learning from others, and making the case that Jewish heritage is not just something to preserve, but something that can help communities grow and thrive today.

Thank you to the AEPJ for such a warm welcome and a truly inspiring few days so far 🤍

18/09/2026

10 tonnes of aid. Delivered 💙

Thanks to our incredible volunteers and everyone who donated, our Aid Together project has collected and sent over 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Belarus.

Two weeks ago, that lorry was still here in the UK. This week, it arrived in Belarus – and was unloaded by our amazing volunteers on the ground.

The aid will support Jewish communities across the country, including Maccabi BY, families with many children, and people with disabilities.

Distribution will begin immediately after the Jewish holidays. Thank you to every volunteer who packed, sorted, loaded, drove, unloaded, and gave their time. And thank you to everyone who donated – every item, every pound, every gesture of support made this possible.

You made this happen. Together, we're making a real difference.

Would you like to play your part?
Every donation helps us send vital aid to those who need it most. Donate via The Together Plan (UK) or Jewish Tapestry Project (USA).

16/09/2026

Annie’s Outside In Yard Sale! 🍪🧁

When six-year-old Annie asked her mum, “Can I make cakes and biscuits and sell them for charity?” there was only one charity she wanted to support – The Together Plan.

Annie is our CEO Debra’s granddaughter, and her initiative inspired the whole family to get involved. But on the day, the heavens opened. So the sale moved indoors, and Annie made a sign for the front door: “Annie’s Outside In Yard Sale!”

Her school friend Alisiya came to help, and together the two girls ran the show. In total, Annie and Alisiya raised £181 – an amazing result.

A huge thank you to Annie, Alisiya, and everyone who supported them 🤍

Annie’s story shows you are never too young to make a difference. If you’d like to organise your own fundraiser in support of The Together Plan, we’d love to hear from you – just get in touch at [email protected]

You can also support our work directly by donating through The Together Plan (UK) or Jewish Tapestry Project (USA).

11/09/2026

Shanah Tovah u’Metukah 🍎🍯

As we welcome Rosh Hashanah, we are entering a new season – one of reflection, renewal and new beginnings. We wanted to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a very sweet and meaningful new year.

We would also like to say thank you. Thank you for being part of our community, for following our work, and for believing in what we do.

As we begin this new year, we’d like to invite you to help us continue.

This is the season we remember. Now let’s turn remembrance into action.

Your support helps us bring Jewish community life in Belarus back to full strength, deliver humanitarian aid to those who need it most, and teach future generations the true history of the Holocaust in the Soviet Union. It helps us preserve the personal stories of the people Belarus shaped, reconnect families with their Jewish roots through ancestral records, and put Belarus’s Jewish heritage back on the world map through a new Jewish Heritage Route.

We cannot do this alone. Please support us – together, we can do this.

Every gift moves us forward – from remembering what was lost, to protecting what remains, to building what comes next.

🤍 Donate via The Together Plan (UK): https://www.thetogetherplan.com/our-projects/heritage/from-reflection-to-action/

🤍 Donate via Jewish Tapestry Project (USA): https://www.jewishtapestryproject.org/heritage/from-reflection-to-action/

With warmest wishes for a meaningful year ahead,
The Together Plan team

28/08/2026

Annie's first charity sale! 🍪🧁

Our youngest fundraiser is getting ready for her very first charity event – and we couldn't be prouder.

Six-year-old Annie (our CEO Debra's granddaughter) is hosting a yard sale this Saturday to support The Together Plan. She'll be selling homemade cakes, biscuits, books, and honey for Rosh Hashanah – all proceeds will go to our work with communities in Belarus.

Pllease pop by, say hello, and grab a treat. Annie would love to see you!

📅 Saturday 29 August
🕒 3.00 PM – 5.00 PM

Everyone welcome – and please share with friends and neighbours!

06/07/2026

Every team needs a starting XI. So does reviving a community 🌍⚽️

This summer, we’re launching our first-ever fundraising appeal. Not because we want to. Because we believe in being honest with the people who care.

For over a decade, The Together Plan has been working to revive Jewish community life in Belarus – a country where Jewish history was nearly erased. We trace families through archives. We restore memorial sites. We preserve personal stories. We bring hidden history into classrooms. We send humanitarian aid to those in need.

None of this happens without a team behind it. And right now, that team needs its supporters more than ever.

Will you take your place in our starting XI?
Learn more how to do it: https://www.thetogetherplan.com/support-us/world-together-appeal/

Read the full story behind the appeal 👇
https://www.thetogetherplan.com/every-team-needs-a-starting-xi-so-does-a-community-coming-back-to-life/

19/06/2026

An important conversation about Novogrudok. Join us online.

On 26 September 1943, the last Jews remaining in the Novogrudok Ghetto, approximately 240 people, attempted the impossible. After months of digging a tunnel from the labour camp barracks, over 130 inmates successfully escaped. It remains the greatest Holocaust escape in terms of the number of survivors.

Today, the site of that extraordinary act of resistance is at the centre of a troubling development. In July 2025, a historic agreement was signed to establish the Belarusian Museum of the Holocaust and Resistance in Novogrudok. But on 11 May 2026, three buildings that formed part of the labour camp complex, including one intended for the museum, were sold at auction without the knowledge or consent of the signatory partners.

Join us for an online discussion to examine what we know, what is at stake, and the wider challenges of Holocaust memorialisation in the former Soviet Union. Guest speakers Lady Esther Gilbert, Shifra Poupko and Betty Cohen, daughter of tunnel escapee Fanya Dunetz Brodsky, will share their insights.

The event takes place next Wednesday 24 June at 7.00 pm BST (11.00 am PST / 2.00 pm EST / 9.00 pm Israel) and is free to join online. Register via the link: https://www.thetogetherplan.com/events/the-future-of-the-site-of-the-novogrudok-labour-camp-and-the-tunnel-escape/

12/06/2026

Help us revive Maccabi in Belarus! ⚽️🏀♟️

Before the Second World War, Maccabi clubs were symbols of strength, resilience and belonging for Jewish communities across Eastern Europe. But the Holocaust and Soviet suppression brought Maccabi to an end in Belarus.

Now, after decades, Maccabi is back.

On 22 January 2026, the Sport Institution .by was officially registered and is now a member of the Maccabi World Union. This is a huge milestone for Jewish life in Belarus.

How you can help?

Through our Aid Together project, we are collecting sports equipment for the new Maccabi programme. We need balls, athletic wear, trainers, training cones and markers, chess clocks and sets, and boccia equipment.

This is more than just sport. It’s about renewal, identity and connection.

If you have any items to donate, please get in touch at [email protected]

Thank you for helping us bring Maccabi back 🤍

11/06/2026

Your roots are waiting to be found!

Have you ever wondered how far back your family tree goes? Most of us only know two or three generations. But what if you could go further – much further?

Join us for a free online talk about The Together Plan’s archive service. Our team will show how we help people trace their ancestors, often back centuries, and uncover the real stories behind the names. Sometimes joyful. Sometimes surprising. Always meaningful.

📅 Sunday 28 June at 7.00 pm BST
💻 Online (link sent upon registration)
🎟️ Free (donations welcome)

Spaces are limited, so don’t leave it too late.

Register via the link: https://www.thetogetherplan.com/events/archive-service-a-trip-to-your-roots/

Come curious. Your roots are waiting.

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