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==== World War II Until the Dissolution of the Soviet Union ==== | ==== World War II Until the Dissolution of the Soviet Union ==== | ||
During World War II, Ukraine was completely conquered by the Germans and subjected to Nazi rule. Ghettos were established on its territory, and its Jews were killed en masse in pits by firing squads and Ukrainian collaborators. Many Ukrainians welcomed the German conquerors as "liberators," collaborated with them, and participated in the persecution of Jews and also in their extermination. In total, according to estimates, about 1.5 million Jews were murdered on Ukrainian soil (out of 2.7 million Ukrainian Jews during the Holocaust), one of the most infamous places is Babi Yar, on the outskirts of Kyiv. In 5704 (1944), toward the end of the war, most of Ukraine's territory was liberated by the Soviet Army. During the war, about 5 to 8 million civilians lost their lives. This number includes the Jews of Ukraine and about 2.7 million fighters in the Red Army. | During [[World War II]], Ukraine was completely conquered by the Germans and subjected to Nazi rule. Ghettos were established on its territory, and its Jews were killed en masse in pits by firing squads and Ukrainian collaborators. Many Ukrainians welcomed the German conquerors as "liberators," collaborated with them, and participated in the persecution of Jews and also in their extermination. In total, according to estimates, about 1.5 million Jews were murdered on Ukrainian soil (out of 2.7 million Ukrainian Jews during the Holocaust), one of the most infamous places is Babi Yar, on the outskirts of Kyiv. In 5704 (1944), toward the end of the war, most of Ukraine's territory was liberated by the Soviet Army. During the war, about 5 to 8 million civilians lost their lives. This number includes the Jews of Ukraine and about 2.7 million fighters in the Red Army. | ||
==== After the Dissolution of the Soviet Union ==== | ==== After the Dissolution of the Soviet Union ==== | ||
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== For Further Reading == | == For Further Reading == | ||
* Menachem Bronfman, '''Judaism in Ukraine''', alongside an extensive review of the activities of our Rebbes for Ukrainian Jewry, Kfar Chabad Weekly 1949, page 61 | * Menachem Bronfman, '''Judaism in Ukraine''', alongside an extensive review of the activities of our Rebbes for Ukrainian Jewry, Kfar Chabad Weekly 1949, page 61 | ||
* Menachem Zigelboim, '''A Year of War and No End in Sight''', Beit Moshiach Weekly, Issue 1349, pages 18-23 (5783/2023) | * Menachem Zigelboim, '''A Year of War and No End in Sight''', Beit Moshiach Weekly, Issue 1349, pages 18-23 (5783/2023) | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* Tag: Ukraine | * Tag: Ukraine | ||
* A Chanukah That Won't Be Forgotten in Kiev ● Giant Gallery - on Chabad Info website | * A Chanukah That Won't Be Forgotten in Kiev ● Giant Gallery - on Chabad Info website | ||
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* '''Which for the Sword and Which for Peace''', Mishpacha Newspaper, Tishrei 5783 | * '''Which for the Sword and Which for Peace''', Mishpacha Newspaper, Tishrei 5783 | ||
* '''The Rescue of Ukrainian Jewry''', 'BaKehila' Magazine, Pesach 5783, comprehensive interview with the Rebbe's shliach to Chernowitz, Rabbi Menachem Glitzenstein | * '''The Rescue of Ukrainian Jewry''', 'BaKehila' Magazine, Pesach 5783, comprehensive interview with the Rebbe's shliach to Chernowitz, Rabbi Menachem Glitzenstein | ||
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