Maccabi providing support for Ukrainian members

Since Maccabi World Union (MWU) launched a taskforce to rescue members of its movement from war-torn Ukraine, led by Maccabi Europe, it has rescued either directly, or indirectly, about 500 Ukrainians.

Most have been provided assistance, via dozens of booked buses, to go to nearby countries including Slovakia, Moldova, Romania, Hungary, Poland and Germany – and many go on to fly to Israel, to make aliyah.

Maccabi Ukraine has 3000 members in 20 branches, located in major cities across the country.

Maccabi Australia president Jeff Sher said, “Maccabi Australia is calling on the community across Australia to help out through donations – all proceeds will be sent directly to those helping with the evacuation and support of the refugees.”

MWU chair Amir Peled said, “Maccabi Europe is providing all those who have left Ukraine with food, clothing, housing, absorption, and enrolment of children in schools, and ongoing support for all their day-to-day needs.”

Work is currently under way to evacuate 120 members of the Ukrainian Maccabiah delegation, so that they can participate in the 21st Maccabiah, which will take place this July in Israel.

Peled says Maccabi Ukraine members who are interested in immigrating to Israel will receive full assistance for their absorption.

For more information about the taskforce and fundraising appeal, visit facebook.com/europeanmaccabi