Missile Strikes Historic Hotel and Jewish University in Odessa, Students Safe
Overnight, the historic Bristol Hotel in central Odessa was damaged in a missile attack. The Jewish University, located nearby, also sustained significant structural damage • Full Story
Due to the extensive destruction, the university administration announced a temporary break for students until repairs are completed or an alternative building is secured.
The university serves over 100 students, including graduates of the “Mishpacha” Orphanage in Odessa and students from Chabad’s “Or Avner” school network across Ukraine.
Rabbi Avraham Wolff, Chief Rabbi of Odessa and Southern Ukraine, reassured concerned parents:
“I want to assure all parents – every student is safe and protected. We are working tirelessly to restore normalcy as soon as possible. The Jewish community of Odessa has faced many challenges throughout history, and we have always emerged stronger. With God’s help, we will overcome this crisis as well and return to learning soon.”
The Jewish University – Chabad in Odessa is a vital educational institution for Ukraine’s Jewish community and serves as a second home for many of its students, particularly those who grew up in Jewish educational institutions in the country.
As of now, JRNU – Chabad’s Ukraine Relief Organization has not provided details on the extent of the damage or an estimated timeline for resuming classes.
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