With the current presidential election bombarding the news with polls, statements, and debates each and every day, it’s important to recognize that the next president will be responsible for handling future relations between Russia and the United States. President Putin has been a threatening figure since he began reigning over Russia more than 15 years […]
Every current event has historical roots, and some are more significant than others. In the case of the current crisis in Ukraine, there are several major factors, from the 13th century all the way to the past decade. I would like to uncover the most recent economical issues that have been surrounding the country for […]
Her melancholy eyes shimmered as she glanced through the window. His pale, moon-like face juxtaposed her soft, sunshine face. Tatiana and Roman. The first time I met them was on December 6, 2015. I remember that day clearly. It was when I had just begun researching the Ukrainian crisis in depth. The news of my […]
War. If this were a game of Jeopardy, I’m sure most would say: What is struggle? What is pain? What results in the human condition to create it? Okay, so that Jeopardy analogy may have been a stretch, but regardless, the causes of a war are never simple. For instance, think back to World War […]
“Russia will indulge in no discussions with anyone on that matter [annexation of Crimea]. So, let us stop raising this matter over and over again.” This was the statement recently made by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Most of Crimea was annexed by March 2014. Russians believed they were doing the right thing - connecting Crimea [...]
The television boomed with an explosion of cries, yells, and terrifying noises. It was only the start of the crisis in Ukraine, and I had no idea where this would go. While my father’s worried expression concerned me, it wasn’t the only thing on my mind. All my life, I have grown up knowing myself […]
A short documentary about the war in Ukraine, along with events surrounding it, causes, and the effect it has on people.
Jerry Oberndorfer, saw firsthand the drastic conditions people in eastern Europe and Eurasia lived in after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1992. He dedicated his career to making sure humanitarian aid was quickly delivered to the children, families and communities most in need.
1. Zaporozhye, Ukraine, is cold. The last two days have been cold, cloudy and damp with a biting cold wind blowing. I am writing this post at the end of several long days … there is just not enough hours in the day or energy in the body. I recently viewed photos drawn by children [...]
Dear Friends We are happy to send you a photo report after an extremely productive period at Alumim and the Educational Campus, which included numerous camps for boys, girls and parents, Shabbatons and seminars, leading into preparations for the new school year and Jewish Calendar Year. A total of about 400 children, thank G-d, participated [...]
