Russian Jews

World’s northernmost JCC opens in Russian Arctic city

The Arkhangelsk Jewish community, which numbers 200 members, has a Star of David portal and a concert hall with 500 seats.

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich reportedly immigrating to Israel

Britain has refused to extend the billionaire soccer club owner's visa with more stringent regulations now in place.

Know your oligarch: A guide to the Jewish machers in the Russia probe

What was going on in the Soviet Union that led to the proliferation of Jewish names among Russia's oligarch class? And why are so many of them linked to Donald Trump?

Global

Polish Holocaust speech law won’t affect program for Russian Jews visiting Auschwitz, rabbi says

Global

Why some Jews in Russia don’t think Putin’s comment about them was anti-Semitic

Global

First Jewish university to open in Russia

Global

Russian company names an ice cream ‘Poor Jew’

Global

A century-old Siberian synagogue was built by abducted child soldiers. It’s back in Jewish hands.

United States

Siberian synagogue built by former child soldiers returned to Jewish community

Global

US Treasury’s ‘Putin list’ features Jewish billionaires

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