A reporter asked Rabbi Moshe Moskovitz, Chief Rabbi of Kharkov, and his wife, Mrs. Miriam Moskovitz, whether the Kharkov Jewish Community had scaled back its celebrations after five years of war.
"On the contrary," Rabbi Moskovitz replied. "Before the war, we had a small sukkah on the side of the shul. Today, we have a 120-square-meter sukkah that can accommodate hundreds of people. Especially now, more than ever, we need to come together, unite, and celebrate as a community."
One after another, community members shook the lulav and esrog before joining the celebration in the sukkah. For the Kharkov Jewish Community, Sukkos was a celebration of Jewish life, unity, and strength. Even in difficult times, the community continues to grow, celebrate, and bring Jewish joy to Kharkov