Russian Jews built this city on rock and roll (and klezmer) In Kazan, Russia, klezmer band Simcha has been the linchpin of the Jewish community’s growth and strength and a symbol of the Jews’ determination. By Cnaan Liphshiz February 1, 2016 4:15 pm
Why Putin embraces Jews, but not gays JTA’s Europe reporter tries to figure out why Russian President Vladimir Putin is willingness to tarnish his tolerance credentials with blatant homophobia. September 9, 2015 4:51 pm
Muslim, Christian leaders congratulate Russian Jews on shul’s re-opening Chief mufti and archpriest of the Russian state of Tatarstan gathered at an event celebrating the re-dedication of a 100-year-old synagogue in Kazan. September 4, 2015 6:17 am
In Lviv, a Holocaust survival story gets lifted from the gutter By Cnaan Liphshiz November 14, 2014 9:54 am