Ukraine opens its first Jewish institution of higher education
The yeshiva in Anatevka, Kyiv region. Photo: Facebook page of Ukraine’s Chief Rabbi
A yeshiva – the first Jewish religious institution of higher education in Ukraine’s history – has opened in the “Jewish miracle town of Anatevka in Kyiv region,” Ukraine’s Chief Rabbi reported on his Facebook page.
Construction of the complex began in the spring of 2022. According to the rabbi, the study of the Torah holds special significance for the country’s defense. The new educational center, equipped to the highest standards, includes classrooms, dormitories, a kosher kitchen, a library, a swimming pool, and a modern shelter that allows students to continue their studies safely during shelling. The yeshiva will train future spiritual leaders and teachers for Jewish communities across Europe.
The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of Ukraine’s top leadership, chief rabbis of Ukrainian cities, and religious figures from many countries. Participants emphasized that the creation of such a center testifies to the growth of Jewish life in the region and to good relations with the Ukrainian people.
As the UOJ reported, the Phanar exarch visited a Jewish holiday celebration in Anatevka. Religious and public events involving church and civic representatives had already been held in the settlement earlier, underscoring its role as a platform for interfaith dialogue and support for community initiatives.
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