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Dnipro's Jewish Community Shrinks Amid War, Yet Resilient

1/18/2026

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The Jewish community in Dnipro, Ukraine, declined from about 40,000–50,000 before the 2022 invasion to 15,000–20,000 today.
Local institutions, including a Jewish kindergarten and the Jewish Medical Center, have provided shelter and medical care to Jews and non-Jews.
Rabbi Kaminetsky expresses hope that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's leadership will help end the war.
Despite hardships, schools continue to operate, prioritizing education and community resilience.

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Story summary

The Jewish community in Dnipro, Ukraine, declined from about 40,000–50,000 before the 2022 invasion to 15,000–20,000 today.
Local institutions, including a Jewish kindergarten and the Jewish Medical Center, have provided shelter and medical care to Jews and non-Jews.
Rabbi Kaminetsky expresses hope that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's leadership will help end the war.
Despite hardships, schools continue to operate, prioritizing education and community resilience.