Ukraine Briefing: Four Years Later
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
12:00 PM
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It’s been four years since the war in Ukraine started. While the headlines have faded, the needs on the ground have only grown more complex as communities continue to live under constant threat.

Join UJA-Federation of New York for a timely briefing on how UJA is helping support and sustain Jewish communal life in Ukraine, expanding employment access, and addressing the skyrocketing mental health crisis. You’ll also hear directly about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and the role our community can play in helping ensure a future for Jewish life in Ukraine.

Featuring

Vlada Nedak

CEO, Project Kesher Ukraine

Vlada Nedak is CEO of Project Kesher Ukraine and founder of the Women’s Opportunity Fund of Ukraine. For over 20 years, she has helped build Jewish life across Ukraine, cultivating a network of women leaders and cross-sector partnerships. She has led national women’s health initiatives, pioneered Ukrainian-language Jewish resources, and directed large-scale humanitarian aid reaching women and children. She holds an M.B.A. from Ukrainian Catholic University and was named a 2023 Alumna of the Year.

Yehuda Setton

CEO and Director General, The Jewish Agency for Israel

Yehuda Setton is CEO and director general of The Jewish Agency for Israel, appointed in 2024 after serving five years as COO & chief program officer. He has led global operations across 66 countries, including major responses to the Ukraine crisis and the post–October 7 war. Since joining the agency in 2008, he has held senior roles advancing global Jewish engagement. A founder of inclusive youth initiatives, he remains active in education, Zionism, and support for vulnerable populations.

Ariel Zwang

CEO, JDC

Ariel Zwang is CEO of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), a leading global Jewish humanitarian organization operating in 70 countries. Since 2021, she has led responses to major crises, including the war in Israel, the conflict in Ukraine, and natural disasters worldwide. Previously, she served as CEO of Safe Horizon and led New York Cares. A former White House Fellow, she is a recognized leader in global Jewish life and humanitarian work.

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