President’s Office head celebrates Purim with Jews
Kyrylo Budanov at the Purim celebration. Photo: JCC BEIT Menachem KYIV
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Office of the President, and his deputy, Iryna Mudra, marked Purim with Kyiv’s Jewish community, JCC BEIT Menachem KYIV reported on social media.
According to the post, the celebration began with the reading of the Scroll of Esther, followed by a festive meal. Members of the community also passed Purim gift packages to servicemen. Budanov addressed those present with greetings and congratulations.
Earlier, the UOJ reported that on March 2, Kyrylo Budanov joined Zelensky for an iftar dinner with Muslims.
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