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Thursday, March 4 2010
Purim in Kharkov
KHARKOV, Ukraine — This year, which marks 20 years of a Chabad-Lubavitch presence in Kharkov, a special grand Purim event took place in the local circus arena
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Purim in Russia’s Most Western Port
KALININGRAD, Russia – The Jewish Community Center in Kaliningrad hosted a number of Purim celebrations
Joy of Purim Comes to Crimea
SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine – Members of the Jewish community of Simferopol gathered to celebrate Purim
Purim and the IFCJ Thrill Urals Jews
YEKATERINBURG, Russia – Hundreds of Jews of all ages celebrated Purim in the Jewish Community Center in Yekaterinburg
Purim in Altay
BARNAUL, Russia – Jews who live in Barnaul, the capital of the Altai Region, celebrated Purim this year with much spirit and enthusiasm
Joy of Purim Comes to Moscow
MOSCOW, Russia – Thousands of Jews celebrated the holiday of Purim in Moscow
Kyrgyzstan Jews Celebrate Purim
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan – In Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan, a huge Purim celebration took place in the hall of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University
Purim in Belarus’ Capital
MINSK, Belarus – A large crowd participated in the Purim celebrations in Belarus’ capital
Krivoy Rog Jews Commemorate City’s Liberation
Commemorative Celebration for Jewish Veterans
Family Shabbaton for Donetsk Jews
Dnepropetrovsk Hosts International Jewish Camp
10-Year Anniversary for Tula Jewish Community
New Kosher Restaurant Opens in Moscow
100 Children Receive Kosher Treats
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Successful Shabbaton Held in Donetsk
DONETSK, Ukraine – The Jewish Community Center in Donetsk organized a Shabbaton for children studying at the local Cheder.
Baby Brit Mila Held in S. Petersburg
S. PETERSBURG, Russia – Just days ago, the Jewish community of S. Petersburg has welcomed yet another young Jewish boy to the covenant of Avraham Avinu. On January 10 th, the Brit Mila was performed for an eight-day-old boy named David. 
Jewish Boys' Home Gets Helping Hand in Dnepropetrovsk
DNEPROPETROVSK, Ukraine – In eastern Ukraine, boys from the orphanage run by the Jewish community of Dnepropetrovsk have just received a very welcome and useful gift.
Jewish Leaders Meet with Head of Donetsk Region
DONETSK, Ukraine – This week, a delegation from the Jewish community of Donetsk held a meeting with top officials, including the Head of the Regional Administration, Vladimir Logvinenko.
Comprehensive Chanukah Campaign Aids Jewish Inmates in Russia
MOSCOW, Russia – Thanks to a program collaboratively carried out between the 'Aleph Institute' and the Defense Department of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, it became possible for the light of Chanukah to reach many Jewish inmates.

In the Media
Remembering Tom Lantos
WASHINGTON, USA (JTA) - The death of U.S. Rep. Tom Lantos triggered an outpouring of condolences and reminiscences about his role in fighting for human rights.
Nine Adolescents Arrested for Drawing Swastikas on Jewish Centre in Russia
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP-EJP) - Nine adolescents were arrested for drawing swastikas on a Jewish cultural centre in Ulyanovsk.
Rabbi Calls for Ukrainian Hate Probe
KIEV, Ukraine (JTA) - Ukraine's chief rabbi called for an investigation into anti-Semitic provocation by an unknown group. 
Russian rabbi's home vandalized
DERBENT, Russia (JTA) - A rabbi's house in Russia's Republic of Dagestan was vandalized in the second anti-Semitic incident there this week.

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