Vladimir Putin congratulated Russian Jews on the Day of Salvation and Liberation. The holiday was celebrated in Crimea

CrimeaPRESS reports:

The Day of Salvation and Liberation is dedicated to the Day of Victory over Nazi Germany according to the Jewish calendar; this day in 5705 fell on May 9, 1945, when the Third Reich capitulated.

The date of Remembrance Day is flexible; this year it fell on June 3. The holiday was celebrated in Jewish communities around the world.

Simferopol Jews gathered in the Ner-Tomid synagogue, where the head of the Regional National-Cultural Autonomy of Jews of the Republic of Crimea, Anatoly Gendin, read the prayer that is read before lighting candles on the Day of Salvation and Liberation.

The first candle — in honor of the Almighty, by whose will deliverance came, was lit by Anatoly Isaakovich. The second candle — in memory of those who died during the Great Patriotic War, was lit by Lyudmila Presman. The third candle, in honor of the soldiers who fought for our salvation, was lit by Eduard Khoronsky.

Greetings with congratulations were read out from German Zakharyaev, Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Israel Yitzhak Yosef, Chief Rabbi of Russia Berl Lazar, Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau. The text of the Declaration of 26 Iyar, adopted by the Conference of Rabbis of Europe in May 2015, was also read out.

Then there was a festive meal with a large selection of various treats, because the Day of Salvation and Liberation is a holiday not only of prayers and gratitude. On this day, Jews are commanded to have fun and rejoice at the liberation and salvation of the Jewish people.

Dear friends!

I congratulate you on the holiday — the Day of Salvation and Liberation. 26 Iyar is one of the most important, significant dates in the centuries-old history of the Jewish people. It connects eras and generations, personifies the unfading memory of the Great Victory, the immortal feat of the soldiers and commanders of the Red Army who crushed Nazism and saved the Jewish and other peoples from the threat of annihilation.

I am sure that the widespread celebration of the Day of Salvation and Liberation enriches the historical, religious, cultural traditions of Russian Jews and promotes high spiritual, moral, patriotic ideals and values ​​in society, especially among young people. Serves to consolidate efforts in opposing radical nationalism, xenophobia and anti-Semitism.

I wish you success in implementing your plans and all the best. Happy holiday!, — says the message of the President of the Russian Federation.

author: Anfisa Tretyakova, photo by the author

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