Who Are the Jews of Ukraine? (Special Coverage)

Can We Make a Difference? Dear Friend, Our brothers and sisters in Ukraine are facing all-out war, with missiles, bombs and artillery [Chabad.org]( [View Online]( ב"ה [Chabad.org Magazine]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Editor's Note Can We Make a Difference? Dear Friend, [Our brothers and sisters in Ukraine]( are facing [all-out war]( with missiles, bombs and artillery fire landing all around them. Innocent people [are dying](. Are we powerless to help? As we enter the season of [Purim]( when a draconian decree [was rescinded]( following heartfelt prayer and repentance, we know we can make a difference. Do a mitzvah! [Put a few coins]( into a charity box (or swipe your credit card) for a worthy cause, at the moment none worthier than to [aid the]( of Ukraine](. [Don]( [light Shabbat candles]( before sunset this Friday, and know you just introduced a point of goodness and kindness into a world that needs it more than ever. Say a few heartfelt chapters of [Psalms]( (especially [Chapter 20]( and know you have introduced a dose of spiritual energy into a world that seems to be pulsating with negativity. May G‑d protect our Jewish brothers and sisters and anyone in harm’s way. 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