Grodno, Belarus
Community News
Sunday. December 28, 2008Chanukah party for the children of Grodno
A Chanukah Party was held today for the Pre-school children.
The children and their parents sang Chanukah songs, made a presentation and holiday creations.
Everyone received warm jelly donuts, The traditional food...
Monday. December 22, 2008Chanuka 5769 - The light of the menorah enlightens Grodno.
The Chanukah holiday celebration in Grodno was opened with a public kindling of the Chanukah menorah on the balcony of the synagogue.
With the accompaniment of Jewish music, traditional donuts were distributed to the community,...
Thursday. October 30, 2008Memorial ceremony commenorating 65 years since the liquidation of the Minsk Ghetto
After 65 years since the liquidation of the Jews from the Minsk Ghetto, the government has held a list of events in the capital city, Minsk, with the participation of the President of the Republic of Belarus, Mr. Alexander...
Sunday. October 19, 2008Celebrating Sukkot in Grodno
Many holiday events were held in the spacious Sukkah at the Great Synagogue of Grodno, during the Sukkos festival.
In the pictures: eating in the Sukkah, Blessing on the Lulav, creating Sukkah decorations
Sunday. September 21, 2008The High Holidays in the Great Synagogue of Grodno
Come join our Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur services in the Great Synagogue.
ROSH HASHANA:
Monday (September 29) 7PM - Evening ServiceTuesday and Wednesday (September 30,October 1) 10AM - Morning Service and Sounding of the...
Friday. August 29, 2008Mendy is three years old
The Upshernish, first haircut, of Mendy Kofman, son of the Rabbi of Grodno, Yitzchak Kofman, was celebrated Yesterday.
It was a great celebration, including a festive meal in the local "Zalatoi Tilonek" restaurant. Kosher food...