The Ukrainian capital Kiev is hosting an international forum for discussing the most urgent Jewish issues in Europe, the USA, Canada and Israel from May 5 to 7. The conference also marks the 20th anniversary of the Confederation of Ukrainian Jewish Communities.

Representatives of global Jewish organizations such as the World Jewish Restitution Organization, European Jewish Congress, World Jewish Congress, American Jewish Committee and others are attending the international meeting of Jewish leaders.

The forum will focus on the results of the Ukrainian election, fighting anti-Semitism, strengthening peace and security, historical memory and Ukrainian international relations. Forum participants are also discussing the concerning situation in Israel vis-à-vis military hostilities.

The LJC is expressing through its participation solidarity with Ukraine in that country’s attempt to strengthen democratic processes and institutions. Meetings with representatives of Ukrainian Jewish communities will also discuss joint projects for celebrating the 300th birthday of the Vilna Gaon and commemorating the historical Jewish community of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

A snapshot from the forum: Lithuanian Jewish Community chairwoman Faina Kukliansky and deputy speaker of the Georgian parliament Tamar Chogoshvili