In an extraordinary gathering chaplains providing religious services to members of Ukraine's military arrived at the Brodsky synagogue in Kyiv, led by Colonel Olaxy Trashok, commander of Religious Service, to learn about the city's Jewish community and more. They delved into the Jewish religion and learned about concepts such as Shabbat observance, kosher food, tzitzit, tefillin, to name a few.
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Jewish religious officer Rabbi David Milman, a representative of the Chief Rabbinate of Ukraine, who was officially appointed to his position by Ukrainian Chief of the General Staff Serhiy Shaptala, several months ago, also lectured the attendees.
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Ukrainian religious officers at the Brodsky synagogue
(Photo: Chief Rabbinate of Ukraine)
The officer’s visit w the result of an initiative by Rabbi Moshe Azman, the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, who believed it was needed. Az
man, who was unable to attend the event, sent his congratulations and expressed his gratitude to Ukraine’s Chief of Staff for allowing Jewish soldiers to follow their faith during their military service.