(JNS)
The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) is among groups and countries recognized in Kyiv and honored by the planting of seven Japanese cherry trees in the Ukrainian capital.
Blossoming Japanese cherry trees. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
The countries include the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Lithuania, Israel, Poland and Germany. The trees, planted in Independence Square, have been dubbed an “Avenue of International Aid.”
On the Israel tree, JFNA and the Israel Trauma Coalition are both named with a QR code provided for more information.
JFNA stated: “We remain committed to supporting Ukraine’s people and ensuring that their communities have the backing they need in the face of relentless adversity.”
The charitable umbrella organization has raised $90 million to support Ukraine’s people since Russia invaded its neighbor in February 2022. Funds raised provide for such services as emergency operations, temporary housing, transportation, security and medical relief.
The Federation should place a memorial in Kyiv for all the Jews that Ukranian Police and citizens handed over to the Nazis to be murdered. I personally don’t give a shit as to what happens to the Ukranians.
It’s a lousy way to spend my contribution to the Federation.
The Federation should spend the people’s money (it’s not the Federation’s) memoralizing the murdered Jews. I’m sure with the rise of antisemitism if they could they would do it again. I suggest that the officials of the Federation be selected based on intelligence and not how much money they contribute. How much do IQ test cost?