Kiev. The meeting, dedicated to the International Week of Anti-Racist Actions, took place in the Kiev organization "Bnay Brit". The meeting was visited by the famous producer Alexander Muratov. He told about his 8-episode film "Jury and Assessors", dedicated to the "Beilis case".

The "Bnay Brit" members discussed the problem of anti-Semitism, possible counteraction forms and methods. The majority of the attendees approved the anti-defamation program based on taking adequate counteraction measures to racism and xenophobia.

Professor Felix Levitas, the President of "Bnay Brit", told about the development of the Jewish National Maymonid University program.

Kiev. The celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Religious Union of Progressive Judaic Communities took place on March 2-3. It included a seminar for the communities' leaders and a gala concert of their art groups.

Kiev. An exhibition of a photo artist Petr Prystupov opened in the Jewish Fund of Ukraine. He is also known as a bard, whose repertoire includes Jewish religious and social songs.

Kiev. The Ukrainian ADL sent a request to the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court. It states the necessity of carrying out ethnic and political examinations during processing cases, connected with interethnic relations.

The unwillingness of courts to resort to such examinations leads to biased decisions, as it was in Kiev ("Anti-Semitism Against Ukraine" vs "Vecherniy Kiev") and in Lvov (the group of 13 vs Rudolf Mirsky).

Dnepropetrovsk. The club of people with bad eyesight of the Dnepropetrovsk Charity Fund "Khesed Menakhem" celebrated its 5th anniversary on February 28. Thanks to the "Talking Book" dozens of Jews managed to become full-fledged members of their community, feel themselves needed, find friends and expand their communication abilities. Igor Kizhner, Director of "Khesed Menakhem", Viktoriya Opalenko, club manager, and numerous guests congratulated all members with Purim and the club's anniversary.

Nikolaev. Anna Azari, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel in Ukraine and Moldova, visited the city on March 20. In this connection there was a meeting with the Jewish population and leaders of city organizations, which have for a long time cooperated with the Jewish Culture Association. There also was a solemn ceremony of awarding the Righteous of the World. The awards were handed to the relatives of people, who received this high title.

Krivoi Rog. The selection round of the 5th regional Jewish Musical Festival of Children's and Youth Creativity "Rising Star" took place on March 24 in Krivoy Rog.

The festival was organized on the initiative of "Joint". This is the fifth year that regional community centers present their art to the audience and jury.

The festival was attended by musical groups, singers, dance groups, and duets from Krivoy Rog, Dnepropetrovsk, Dneprodzerzhynsk, Kremenchug, Pavlograd and Novomoskovsk.

For many children this performance was a successful debut. All festival participants received presents and were awarded with diplomas.

The final contest will be held in Dnepropetrovsk, where we will have a chance to meet many of the "Rising Star" participants.