Mishpacha Orphanage

Purim: Four Mitzvot, One Joyful Day

Purim: Four Mitzvot, One Joyful Day Purim day was filled with joy as children of all ages gathered in colorful costumes to celebrate together. They listened to the Megillah while…

U.S. Delegation Hears About Chabad Orphanage in Odessa

Marking four years since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, a U.S. delegation met with Rabbi Avraham Wolff, Chabad Shliach and Chief Rabbi of Odessa and Southern Ukraine, to hear…

Tu B’Shvat: Growing Together

This Tu B’Shvat, our kindergarten celebrated growth through movement and drama. Each class presented part of nature’s story, from sun warming the earth to rain nourishing the trees, creating an…

Chanukah celebration
A Chanukah Celebration Filled with Light, Dance, and Joy

In honor of Chanukah, families, students, and teachers gathered for an unforgettable evening of movement and light. Children and teens took the stage with smiles, bringing the story of Chanukah…

A Joyous Shabbaton Filled With Friendship, Learning, and Light

Surrounded by the breathtaking Carpathian mountains, our girls enjoyed a truly unforgettable Shabbaton filled with friendship, joy, and renewed strength. From the lively train ride to the meaningful group activities,…

The Power of Words, The Joy of Learning

In honor of Ukrainian Language and Literacy Day, Mishpacha’s classrooms in Odessa filled with the sounds of learning and laughter. Students worked side by side, creating bright posters, poems, and…

Igor Shatkhin – My Man of The Year | The Jerusalem Post

From orphaned at three to leading Ukraine’s largest Jewish federation, Igor Shatkhin transforms his childhood trauma into hope for thousands of war-torn children and families. The moment I walk through…

Former French Prime Minister Finds Strength in Jewish Orphans

This past Sunday, a remarkable visit led by former French Prime Minister and current Chair of the France–Ukraine Friendship Group in the French Parliament, Gabriel Attal, took place at FJC’s…

German Politician Takes Shelter with Jewish Orphans

Katrin Göring-Eckardt, a member of the German Bundestag, was forced to rush to a shelter together with Jewish children during an air raid siren in Odessa, Ukraine, while visiting the…

Marking The “First Bell” Celebration at Mishpacha Children’s Home in Odessa

The halls of Mishpacha Children’s Home in Odessa, Ukraine, rang with laughter and excitement as students reunited with friends and teachers for the “First Bell” celebration that marked the beginning…