help LIGHT the hope in Ukraine
Eight Candles · Eight Communities · One Global Family
This winter, Ukrainian families are facing freezing temperatures, power outages, and the emotional weight of a war that has lasted more than 1,300 days.
This Hanukkah, you can help bring warmth, dignity, and hope to 8 Progressive Jewish communities across Ukraine.
Why this
campaign matters?
For nearly three years of war, our communities in Odesa, Kyiv, Lviv, Cherkassy, Lutsk, Poltava, Kamenetz-Podolsky, and Khmelnytskyi have kept the flame of Jewish life alive — despite bombardments, blackouts, and displacement.
This Hanukkah, the WUPJ leadership will travel across Ukraine to light candles with each community, strengthening the message:
You are not alone. Your global Jewish family is with you.
Your support makes these visits possible, and brings real, tangible relief to families struggling through winter.
EVERY DONATION BRINGS LIGHT
$180
Candle of Warmth
Provides heating support for one family for a month.
$360
Light for a Community
Funds a full Hanukkah celebration for one community.
$720
Candle of Love
Provides winter and holiday support for some families.
$5,000+
Angel of Light
Supports multiple communities and receives special recognition.
$1,800
Partner of Light in Ukraine
Rebuild the light and hope for one community
What your donation provides?
Warmth & Survival
Heating support, food vouchers, emergency aid.
Hanukkah in Every Community
Holiday celebrations, candles, menorahs, home visits.
Support for Children & Youth
Kits, games, activities, programs for kids with special needs.
Emotional & Spiritual Care
Shlichei Tzibur, prayer gatherings, online services.
