Ukrainian Jews Find Refuge in Poland, United by Passover Celebration
Thousands of Ukrainian Jews have sought refuge in Poland, with over 100 currently staying at the Hotel Ilan in Lublin. Among them are three children who will join their parents in community-building efforts. To welcome these refugees, the local Jewish community is organizing a special Passover 2025 celebration.
Rabbi Yonah Bookstein and his wife Rachel, who previously worked in the Polish Jewish community in the late '90s, are returning to host these seders. The couple aims to provide more than just a Passover feast; they also want to offer comfort, psychological support, and care to the refugees.
The Booksteins are running an online campaign to raise funds for gifts, flowers, and decorations. They will kasher the kitchen and supervise food preparation, ensuring a meaningful and inclusive celebration. The seder will feature haggadot in Polish, Russian, and Hebrew, with translation assistance available. The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee has been supporting such efforts in Poland for years.
The Booksteins' seder will bring together native Polish Jews and Ukrainian refugees, fostering a sense of community and unity during the Passover festival. To contribute to the campaign, visit picoshul.networkforgood.com/projects/156968-seder-for-refugees.
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