This episode examines takes a deeper dive into the Ten Days of Awe to see how Jewish communities in Ukraine experience the most sacred days of the High Holidays.
The shofar’s call, the foods that open the season, and the customs passed through generations set the tone for these days.
Under tsarist rule and Soviet repression, observance moved underground; after independence, synagogues reopened and public life returned. Wartime conditions now influence how people come together.
Across cities and frontline regions, Ukrainian Jews continue beloved holiday traditions with care and intention as they move through the Ten Days of Awe and into the festivals that follow.
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