Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, has been home to a significant Jewish presence for hundreds of years. But the “Left Bank,” across the Dnipro River from the historic center, was only developed in the latter half of the 20th century, during the Communist era. This means that it has never had a mikvah of its own.
“Recently, we were privileged to inaugurate the mikvah with 150 of our women in attendance and, for the first time in history, the Left Bank has a mikvah of its own,” explained Mrs. Devorah Levenharts, who together with her husband Rabbi Motti, serve as Shluchim to Kyiv, and have built a thriving Jewish community.
Dozens of Jewish women got to see a mikvah with their own eyes, and they were awed by its elegance and beauty. The Levenharts thanked G-d for being able to reach this incredible milestone and thanked the Rebbe, whose vision and inspiration brought them to Kyiv. They are deeply grateful to their community and supporters who have stuck with them through thick and thin.
