Ukrainian Oligarch Igor Kolomoisky Donates Torah Scroll to Vinnytsia Jewish Community
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 2 hours ago
What happened
Ukrainian oligarch Igor Kolomoisky donated a Torah scroll to the Jewish community in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, addressing a long-standing shortage. The scroll was completed in Dnipro and ceremoniously transferred 600 kilometers to Vinnytsia, where it supports thousands of Jews and refugees amid ongoing conflict. Community leaders emphasized the donation's spiritual and communal significance.
- 01Igor Kolomoisky donated a Torah scroll dedicated to his well-being and longevity.
- 02The Torah was completed in Dnipro and transported 600 km to Vinnytsia's Jewish community.
- 03Vinnytsia's community, led by Rabbi Shaul Horowitz, had suffered from a shortage of Torah scrolls.
- 04The event was held at Dnipro's Menorah Jewish Center with speeches by prominent rabbis.
- 05Kolomoisky is a notable Ukrainian-Jewish oligarch with a complex political and business history.
- 06The donation strengthens Jewish unity and supports refugee families amid Ukraine's war.
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