Wedding of Jewish ‘Stars’ Celebrated in Ukraine

An emotional wedding took place this week in a villa in the outskirts of Vinnitza, a city in central Ukraine. Two Jewish university students, among dozens who attend the weekly ‘Stars’ program run by local Shluchim Rabbi Shaul and Chana Horowitz, were married amid much joy and celebration.

The two were introduced to each other through the Rabbi and his wife, who helped both make their independent journeys back to Jewish tradition.

The wedding was attended as well by the chief rabbi of nearby Zhitomir and head Shliach to western Ukraine, Rabbi Shlomo Wilhelm.

‘Stars’ is a popular program in which Jewish students throughout the former Soviet Union gather once a week to socialize and learn about their Jewish heritage.