Mishpacha Orphanage

Celebrating the Last Bell

Students, families, and teachers gathered for the Last Bell ceremony to celebrate the end of the school year and honor the achievements of the graduating classes. Awards, performances, and a…

Marching Into Lag BaOmer
Marching Into Lag BaOmer

Lag BaOmer was celebrated with music, movement, and nonstop excitement as the children of Mishpacha marched through the streets of Odessa in a lively parade. Drums, banners, and balloons filled…

Missile Attack Damages Mishpacha Orphanage and School

The children of Mishpacha were rushed into shelters moments before powerful missile explosions tore through the orphanage and nearby Jewish school. Shattered windows, damaged classrooms, and extensive damage have left…

A Bar Mitzvah to Remember

Avrum celebrated his Bar Mitzvah surrounded by the friends, mentors, and Mishpacha family who have watched him grow. From being called up to the Torah to celebrating with music, cake,…

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…