Crimea
How A Name Tag Dragged Chabad Into The Russia-Ukraine Debate
The name tag of a Chabad rabbi in Crimea said that he was from Russia, causing an international incident.
Robbers Desecrate Mass Grave Of Holocaust Victims In Crimea
Police in Crimea are investigating the desecration of a mass grave of Holocaust victims.
The Middle East: A Daunting Challenge for Hillary Clinton — or Donald Trump
The next President has an enormous mess to clean up and each candidate has a significant foreign-policy handicap, writes David Hazony.
Crimea Rabbi Thanks Vladimir Putin for Russia Annexation
During a meeting with Vladimir Putin, a leader of Reform Jews in Crimea said his community’s situation has improved since Russia annexed the peninsula from Ukraine.
The Year Spin Doctors Lost Control of the Spin
From Gaza to Woody Allen, there were fewer and fewer ways to make the world seem OK in 2014. Anya Ulinich asks if this was the year the spin doctors finally lost control.
Are European Rabbis Putting Stamp of Approval on Russian Takeover of Crimea?
Leaders of a prominent Jewish community in Ukraine criticized European rabbis who attended a Kremlin-sponsored Holocaust commemoration ceremony in Crimea.
Russia Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar Brings Riot Police Escort to Crimea Synagogue
Russia’s chief rabbi Berel Lazar brought armed policemen, including riot police, to tour Crimea’s Reform synagogue in Simferopol, according to CCTV footage.
Crimea Reform Rabbi Accuses Russian Jewish Leaders of 'Invading' Synagogue
A prominent Chabad rabbi from Moscow denied accusations that he and several of his colleagues, including a chief rabbi of Russia, forced their way into a Crimean Reform synagogue’s offices.
Crimean Jewish Group's Ukrainian Bank Account Emptied
A Jewish organization from Crimea said its Ukrainian bank account had been emptied of funds following Russia’s annexation of the peninsula.
Does Takeover of Crimea Mean Messiah Is Near?
A famous rabbi once taught that when Russia invades Crimea, it means the Messiah is on his way. So now some Jews are thanking Vladimir Putin for hastening the redemption.