Ahead of High Holidays, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews extends support to thousands of Jews who have fled battle zones in cities of Donetsk and Lugansk.

On eve of Jewish New Year, Hiddush association's Religion and State Index shows 72% of public supports opening businesses on Shabbat, 35% believes yeshiva students should be drafted.

Hasidic group's rabbis and activists say female presence at Uman gravesite creates 'huge spiritual interruption' that could affect sacredness of prayers said by male worshippers.