iMishpacha

26/03/2026

Antisemitism is rising at alarming rates in NYC and across the country. For Russian-speaking Jewish community, this is not abstract. It is personal. Every family deserves to walk into a synagogue, school, or community center without fear, intimidation, or harassment.

Jewish New Yorkers make up roughly 10% of the population — yet accounted for 57% of reported hate crimes last year.

We are proud to support Speaker Julie Menin and in advancing critical legislation to ensure safe access to houses of worship and schools — while protecting the fundamental right to peaceful protest.

Safety and freedom must go hand in hand. Our community stands united, strong, and unapologetically proud.

No New Yorker should experience fear or intimidation when entering a house of worship or school.

New York City Council, it’s time to pass Speaker Julie Menin's Int. 0001 and Council Member Eric Dinowitz’s Int. 0175 so that all New Yorkers can pray, learn, and gather without fear or harassment.

18/03/2026

📖✨ Book Club gathered to discuss Bloody Hoax by Sholom Aleichem (a satire on the ritual murder accusation echoing the real 1911 Beiliss trial) - a powerful reminder of how blood libel and antisemitism in Tsarist Russia have shaped Jewish history. While the setting may feel distant, the themes remain strikingly relevant today.

Our conversation centered on resilience, identity, and the importance of standing firmly in our values 💬

14/02/2026

🇺🇸❤️🇮🇱 We did it!!! 🎉🔥

Together we raised critical support for Moshav Kfar Yuval, proving once again that when our community comes together, we move mountains.

Every dollar raised will go directly to those who need it most. Thank you for giving. Thank you for caring. This is what community looks like. 🇮🇱✨

Still inspired? Donations remain open if you’d like to keep the momentum going.

Donate: https://givebutter.com/zumba_Moshav_Kfar_Yuval

06/02/2026

🚨 Urgent Call to Support Moshav Kfar Yuval 🚨

👉 Donate or register here (share with your friends and families): https://vist.ly/4qmdc

Families in Moshav Kfar Yuval, just meters from the Lebanon border, are facing ongoing hardship and uncertainty. They need our help now!

📅 Zumba Fundraiser | Feb 11 | 7 PM
Kings Bay Y Brooklyn at 3495 Nostrand Ave

💙 Come dance, show solidarity, or donate — 100% of proceeds go directly to families in need.

Even if you can’t attend, your donation makes a real and immediate impact.

Please share and support 🇺🇸❤️🇮🇱

15/01/2026

On Jan 14 joined our friends from for annual New Year Happy Hour hosted by UJA-Federation of New York (special thanks to Nadya Belenkiy).

A great opportunity to welcome 2026, reconnect with our friends in UJA’s Russian-speaking Jewish community, and celebrate the meaningful impact we create together through UJA.

17/12/2025

🕎 Chanukah Sameah 🕎

Evelina Genchikmakher hosted an networking event, featuring a documentary about the Jewish people in pre 1917 Russia (Фильм Леонида Парфёнова “Русские евреи”)

16/12/2025

🕎 Chanukah Sameah 🕎

This holiday season we celebrate with our vibrant & dedicated Jewish community (special thank you to Anna Geller-Koplan and Rabbi Akiva Eisenstadt)

16/12/2025

🕎 Chanukah Sameah 🕎

😃 Absolute delight to see children celebrate Chanukah (and npaint their own hanukiah)!

💭 This holiday is a powerful reminder that our beliefs serve as a beacon of hope, illuminating our paths, and strengthening our resolve.

💔 May the memory of those tragically taken from us in the Sydney terror attack be for a blessing

16/11/2025

A memorable 2025 Jewish Heritage trip to Greece organized by

12/10/2025

As we begin the Jewish year 5786, we celebrate a strong, proud, and ever-growing Russian-speaking Jewish community here in Brooklyn — a community built on faith, resilience, and courage. Am Yisrael Chai!

Wishing everyone L’shanah tovah u’metukah — a sweet, strong, and meaningful New Year. 🍯🍎

10/10/2025

🇺🇸❤️🇮🇱 $$$ raised by RSJ women will have a direct and lasting impact for IDF soldiers, equipping them with vital gear and accessories