Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
France 24
France 24
Politics

Ukraine's Jewish community opens its doors to those displaced by war

FOCUS © FRANCE 24

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims that one of the key aims of Russia's offensive in Ukraine is to "denazify" the country. But for the Jewish community in Ukraine, including President Volodymyr Zelensky himself, this claim is not only anti-Semitic but ridiculous. Some Jewish Ukrainians who have chosen not to flee the fighting have opened the doors of their synagogues and homes to welcome, care for and protect their fellow citizens, regardless of faith. This has brought Hasidic Jews and other Ukrainians closer together. Our team on the ground reports.

Programme prepared by Lauren Bain.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.