Mega Challah Bake and Bat Mitzvah Celebrations
An unforgettable evening unfolded in Odessa, where the warmth of a Mega Challah Bake beautifully intertwined with a Bat Mitzvah celebration for the girls of Mishpacha Orphanage.
Orphanage Children Bring Purim Joy to Seniors at Mishpacha Nursing Home
This week, the halls of Mishpacha Nursing Home came alive with laughter and music as children from Mishpacha Orphanage arrived to celebrate Purim with the elderly residents. Dressed in colorful…
Finding Family in the Midst of War
A Jewish baby, rescued at just three days old at the start of the Russian war in Ukraine and brought to the Mishpacha Jewish orphanage in Odesa, celebrated his third…
Chabad Odessa’s Jewish University Struck by Missile Attack
On Friday night, Chabad Odessa’s Jewish University, a cornerstone institution for the Jewish community in Ukraine, was struck by a missile attack, resulting in significant structural damage to the university.…
A Special Chanukah Celebration
On December 25, the children gathered to celebrate the first night of Chanukah at the Bristol hotel. The hall was alive with excitement as the children, dressed in colorful costumes,…
Exploring Southern Italy with the STARS Program: A Journey Through Jewish History
The STARS program participants embarked on an unforgettable journey this fall, exploring the rich Jewish heritage of southern Italy. This immersive experience brought together meaningful learning, breathtaking views, and a…
Mishpacha Celebrations: Celebrating Sara’s Bas Mitzvah with pride and joy!
Mishpacha Celebrations: Celebrating Sara’s Bas Mitzvah with pride and joy! Celebrating Sara’s Bat Mitzvah with the Mishpacha family was a joyous and heartwarming occasion, full of joy, love, and memories…
Family Celebrations: 5 Beautiful Bar Mitzvahs in One Day!
Family Celebrations: 5 Beautiful Bar Mitzvahs in One Day! What do you get when you celebrate five boys’ thirteenth birthdays at the same time? One extraordinary Bar Mitzvah celebration! This…
Heroic Graduates Open the School Year in Odessa
Jewish school graduates from Odessa who fought on the frontlines and were injured in Gaza and Ukraine opened the new school year at Or Avner Chabad with a recital of…
Magic in the Air
Sofia was orphaned at age 3 and came to Mishpacha last year after a tumultuous journey. She was one of the lucky children who blossomed in a magical camp experience…