Humanitarian Assistance dedicated to the loving memory of Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein obm

As every year, for the upcoming Pesach holiday, Chamah in Russia distributed food packages, wine and Matzah to its beneficiaries; needy elderly who enjoy the programs of Chamah. Many received the package by home delivery. This year's distribution is dedicated in loving memory of Founder and dynamic late President of the IFCJ, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, obm.

Purim Shpiel!

Seniors at the Chamah Day Center for the Elderly in Moscow put on the traditional "Purim Shpiel" to the delight of their friends!

Chamah affiliates with the Ashkelon Academic College

Chamah affiliated with the Ashkelon Academic College enabling young women to study practical engineering in the fields of architect and digital graphics. The program provides young women an opportunity to earn a diploma in sought after fields of employment.

Purim Party for Children

Children enjoyed a delightful Purim party at the Chamah Center in Kiryat Malachi

Hillel Volunteers visit Chamah

Volunteers from Hillel were delighted to run a craft workshop for seniors at the Chamah Day Center for the Elderly. The seniors were just as happy to attend!

New book presentation

The presentation of a new book, by Leonid Terushkin, on Holocaust survivors of Sobibor was held at Chamah. Material is preceded from research from Russia, Holland and Israel.

Shabbaton and Writing of New Sefer Torah in Honor of Rabbi Eckstein obm

Chamah celebrated its tenth annual Russian Shabbaton, in which close to 2,000 people joyfully attended. This year a special event took place; beginning the writing of a Sefer Torah in honor of Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, obm. This Torah, l'iluy nishmato, will G-d willing, live for hundreds of years and be read by thousands of Jews for generations to come and will surely bring much gratification to his soul.

Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, Founder and President of the IFCJ, OBM

We are deeply shocked and profoundly sad to learn of the sudden passing away of Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, Founder and President of the IFCJ. Tens of thousands of our beneficiaries mourn this tremendous loss, a great man with a great heart, a true friend who has helped millions of Jewish children, elderly people and those in need. We pray for Rabbi Eckstein's family and those at the Fellowship. HaMakom Yenachem Etchem B'toch Sha'arei Tzion V'Yerushalayim.

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Chamah beneficiaries and staff members took part in International Holocaust Remembrance Day Campaign - WE REMEMBER. Six candles were lit in honor of six million Jews who were murdered under the cruel Nazi regime. Survivors shared their stories of loved ones, may their souls rest in peace.

Maya celebrates her 95th birthday at home, Mazal Tov!

Chamah representatives joyfully attended Maya's 95th birthday celebration held at her home! Although she cannot walk this does not diminish from her emotional and intellectual vitality. She is one of the many elderly who benefit from the programs of Chamah providing homecare assistance, cooked meals, food packages and more. For close to 30 years, Chamah Moscow has been providing humanitarian assistance giving life and dignity to a million people.

Chamah in Israel hosts women's event

Women were treated to an evening just for them featuring entertainment and a jewerly making workshop.

Sandtray Art

As part of various art techniques used in therapy, the sandtray is being introduced to the delight of the children at the CCCD.

Tu B'shvat Activity for Children in Moscow

Children enjoy Tu B'shvat activity at the Center for Child Development in Moscow.

Weekly Jewish Tradition Classes

Local population enjoy weekly classes on a variety of Jewish topics.

10th Annual National Russian Shabbaton

Chamah will be hosting its 10th Annual National Russian Shabbaton on Presidents Day Weekend, February 15, 2019. With over 1,000 participants from across fourteen states, Canada, and Russia, it has become the single largest event uniting the Russian Jewish Community in the United States.

Seniors and WWII Veterans from the Chamah Center Kiryat Malachi enjoy trip to Jerusalem

Seniors and veterans were treated to a beautiful trip to Jerusalem which included prayer at the Western Wall and two museums; "Friends of Zion" and the Hebrew Music Museum.

Tu B'shvat Craft for Children

As man is likened to a tree, and the 15th of Shvat marks the New Year for trees, we are given an opportunity to celebrate our renewal. Children of Olim at the Chamah Center in Kiryat Malachi enjoy artistic fruit craft.

Seniors enjoy informative lecture

Seniors at the Chamah Day Center, Moscow appreciated the insightful lecture given by surgeon Dr. E. Abramovich head of oncology department. He spoke about the importance of preventative action and early detection that can save lives.

Lone Soldiers Enjoy Social Activity

Memory Preservation Classes

Seniors enjoy the memory preservation classes in which drama therapy is incorporated as part of the course.