Odessa’s Historic Shul Hit by Russian Drone Strike
A Russian drone attack struck Odessa in Ukraine in August, causing direct damage to its historic synagogue located in the Peresyp area. The synagogue, which served for decades as the…
A Summer of Joy and Healing for Mishpacha’s Children
Laughter, the crunch of hiking boots, and the hum of summer adventures fill the air as more than 120 children from Mishpacha Children’s Home in Ukraine enjoy an unforgettable camp…
Witnessing Hope: German Officials Meet Odessa’s Resilient Children
Germany’s Foreign Minister and top diplomats visited Mishpacha Orphanage in Odessa to see firsthand how 124 amazing kids are thriving—despite the war. In a moving and high-profile state visit, Germany’s…
Odessa Under Fire: Rocket Hits Near Jewish Orphanage — Children Miraculously Saved in Shelter
Odessa, Ukraine – A tense and terrifying night unfolded in Odessa as a heavy barrage of rockets struck the city. One of the most severe impacts occurred near the “Mishpacha”…
German Envoy Moved by Odessa’s Orphans
This week, a high-ranking delegation from the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ukraine arrived in Odessa on an official visit, led by the Deputy Head of the…
Lag BaOmer: A Day of Unity, Joy, and Tradition
This month, the children celebrated Lag BaOmer with incredible energy, joy, and spirit! It was a day bursting with color, creativity, and connection, making it a truly unforgettable experience for…
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.…