National Sunday School Program

Reaching
Jewish Children

Across Belarus

In quiet towns and small villages, Jewish life can
feel like a distant memory. With the help of the
Sunday School Program, that memory
is becoming real.

Reaching
Jewish Children

Across Belarus

In quiet towns and small villages,
Jewish life can feel like a distant
memory. With the help of the
Sunday School Program, that
memory is becoming real.

Belarus is a large country. Jewish communities are
spread across cities, towns, and villages — and in many
of those places, there are no Jewish classes, no Jewish
programs, and no connection to Jewish
life within reach.

For Jewish children in these communities, growing up
without knowing they are Jewish is not
just a possibility. It is the default.

For Jewish children in these communities, growing up
without knowing they are Jewish is not
just a possibility. It is the default.

HOW IT STARTED

Born from Necessity.
Built to Last.

What began as a virtual program during the Covid
pandemic has grown into one of Yad Yisroel’s most
far reaching and impactful projects. The Sunday
School Program now connects Jewish children
across Belarus to their heritage — wherever they are.

Children at Matanel Gan learn to say Brachos. They hear

stories from the Torah. They learn Hebrew words. They
say simple prayers. They experience the beauty of every
Jewish holiday through songs, crafts, and hands on
activities.

They light Shabbos candles. They bake Challah. They
deliver Mishloach Manos on Purim. They learn to ask
the Mah Nishtana at Pesach.

These are not just activities. They are memories. And
they are the beginning of identity.

Learning That Comes to You

Through weekly lessons on Zoom and in‐person sessions in
select locations, children are learning to read Hebrew,
hearing Torah stories, saying basic prayers, and experiencing
the beauty of Jewish holidays and Shabbos.

To keep sessions engaging and hands‐on, art supplies and
activity kits are sent directly to the children by post. The
children follow along in creative workshops that make the
learning come alive — even through a screen, the experience
feels warm and personal.

Children at Matanel Gan learn to say Brachos. They hear

stories from the Torah. They learn Hebrew words. They
say simple prayers. They experience the beauty of every
Jewish holiday through songs, crafts, and hands on
activities.

They light Shabbos candles. They bake Challah. They
deliver Mishloach Manos on Purim. They learn to ask
the Mah Nishtana at Pesach.

These are not just activities. They are memories. And
they are the beginning of identity.

THE IMPACT

The First Tradition
in the Home

For many families, this is the first time any of these traditions have ever entered their home. A child learning to say the Shema. A family lighting Shabbos candles for the first time. A parent asking: ‘What did you learn today?

Our goal is simple: to reach every Jewish child in Belarus and give them a connection to who they are. With your help, we can continue.

HELP US REACH EVERY JEWISH CHILD IN BELARUS

THE IMPACT

The First Tradition
in the Home

For many families, this is the first time any of
these traditions have ever entered their home.
A child learning to say the Shema. A family
lighting Shabbos candles for the first time. A
parent asking: ‘What did you learn today?

Our goal is simple: to reach every Jewish child in
Belarus and give them a connection to who
they are. With your help, we can continue.

HELP US REACH EVERY JEWISH CHILD IN BELARUS

Reaching
Jewish Children

Across Belarus

In quiet towns and small villages,
Jewish life can feel like a distant
memory. With the help of the
Sunday School Program, that
memory is becoming real.

For Jewish children in these communities,
growing up without knowing they are Jewish
is not just a possibility. It is the default.

For Jewish children in these communities,
growing up without knowing they are Jewish
is not just a possibility. It is the default.

HOW IT STARTED

Born from Necessity.
Built to Last.

Children at Matanel Gan learn to say Brachos. They hear

stories from the Torah. They learn Hebrew words. They
say simple prayers. They experience the beauty of every
Jewish holiday through songs, crafts, and hands on
activities.

They light Shabbos candles. They bake Challah. They
deliver Mishloach Manos on Purim. They learn to ask
the Mah Nishtana at Pesach.

These are not just activities. They are memories. And
they are the beginning of identity.

Learning That Comes to You

Children at Matanel Gan learn to say Brachos. They
hear stories from the Torah. They learn Hebrew words.
They say simple prayers. They experience the beauty
of every Jewish holiday through songs, crafts, and
hands on activities.

They light Shabbos candles. They bake Challah. They
deliver Mishloach Manos on Purim. They learn to ask
the Mah Nishtana at Pesach.

These are not just activities. They are memories. And
they are the beginning of identity.

THE IMPACT
The First Tradition in The Home

For many families, this is the first time any of
these traditions have ever entered their home.
A child learning to say the Shema. A family
lighting Shabbos candles for the first time. A
parent asking: ‘What did you learn today?

Our goal is simple: to reach every Jewish child in
Belarus and give them a connection to who
they are. With your help, we can continue.

HELP US EVERY JEWISH CHILD IN BELARUS

Yad Yisroel is a non-profit organization in the USA, England, Israel, and the former Soviet Union, dedicated to strengthening Jewish life in Belarus. We bring education, food, care, and community together to support children, families, and elderly community members through every stage of life.

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