On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, precipitating the worst humanitarian and refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. For years, UJA had supported Jewish communities in the former Soviet Union, including the 200,000 Jews of Ukraine. We were prepared to respond on day one because of our longtime investments.
We allocated more than $26 Million to 84 Unique Organizations.
From help securing work to mental health support, we’re changing lives.
1,000 Ukrainian refugees took part in a job fair in Brooklyn, run by UJA partner JCH of Bensonhurst.
A group of Israeli pilots wanted to give back. So they built a play area for Ukrainian refugee children.
Early in the war, we sent 18 New York rabbis of all denominations to the Ukrainian border.