Why This Family Refused to Leave the War in Ukraine

Bombs exploding overhead can’t stop the Moskowitz family of Kharkiv, Ukraine, from continuing their life’s mission of being there for the Jews of their city, both physically and spiritually. Rabbi Mendel Moskowitz tells the attendees of the National Jewish Retreat of his family’s harrowing experience and the secret of their continued dedication.

In the throes of the war that is still tearing through Ukraine, Rabbi Moshe Moskowitz can be found walking the streets of Kharkiv, giving an encouraging word to one beloved community member, a medicinal or food package to another, and helping yet another don tefillin.