Ukraine's Ambassador to the UN attended the World Congress of Chabad Envoys for the first time

Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United Nations Andriy Melnyk took part for the first time in the World Congress of Chabad Messengers. During the event, which brought together representatives from all over the world, the Ukrainian diplomat was presented with the first edition of the Torah in Ukrainian, which is the result of a multi-year project of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine (FJCU).

According to the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine, the ambassador’s visit took place at the invitation of the organization. The Ukrainian delegation at the congress was headed by the Chairman of the Council of Jewish Communities of Ukraine, Rabbi Meyer Stambler. It also included Rabbi Raphael Rutman, Vice-President of the FEOU, Rabbi Levi Engelsman, Head of the Publishing Department of the FEOU, and Moshe Moskowitz, Chief Rabbi of Kharkov.

The culmination of the forum was the traditional gala evening. It was during this event that Andriy Melnyk was presented with a copy of the recently published Torah in Ukrainian. The ambassador called this event important and symbolic, expressing gratitude for Ukraine’s support.

«I am honored to be here. I am amazed at the magnitude of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s vision and how his ideas continue to inspire people around the world. I amespecially grateful to the envoys who remain in Ukraine, supporting people and believing in our country, » the diplomat said. — I am sure that the release of the Torah in the Ukrainian language is another step towards our future victory».

We shall remind you that the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine initiated a draft law on the introduction of a new position — a special coordinator for preventing and countering anti-Semitism. According to the proposed initiative, this position will be established within the structure of a «central body of executive power».