Limmud FSU

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.

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.

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.

Culture

When a Dutch Jewish woman taught SS officers how to dance

Global

Russian-Armenians hold conference based on Limmud format

Global

Moscow has world’s second-largest Limmud

Global

Senior Russian rabbi: Putin ouster would endanger Jews

Global

Australia holds first Limmud FSU conference

Global

Ex-‘prisoner of Zion’ returns to St. Petersburg for first time since ’70

Culture

In Lviv, a Holocaust survival story gets lifted from the gutter

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