WELCOME

The Charitable Foundation "Shalom" was created in Berehove (Beregszász), Ukraine on 21 June 2000, in accordance with the Ukrainian legislation, based upon a meeting between the founders.

The Foundation was registered by the Ukraine Justice Department on 4 July 2000 with a certificate of state registration number 06.

The Foundation was established to provide for charitable and philanthropic assistance, and pursue social, charitable, educational, historical, and other socially useful purposes for the Jewish history preservation in Transcarpathia (Zakarpatt'ya).

We appeal to all former residents and others with an ancestral connection to Beregszász, to support our projects. Those wishing to participate in the charitable activities of the Foundation, please contact us for further details and possible financial assistance.

Recent Announcements

• Status of Beregszász Cemetery restoration
  Over a five year period, the Beregszász Cemetery was restored and remains in wonderful condition. Funds are needed for continuing maintenance of the cemetery and restoration needed by any matsievot (Tombstones).
  
  
• Restoration of the Beregszász Orthodox (Small) Synagogue
  In conjunction with donations, and with partial financial support by the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the roof has been totally replaced. Work is now progressing on the interior of the sanctuary. Additional funds are needed for completion of all the necessary work to complete this project.
  
  
• Establishment of a Museum of Sub-Carpathian Jewry
  Plans are underway to establish a museum in Berehove to house artifacts left behind by the Jewish population deported in 1944 and after leaving Sub-Carpathia after 1945. If you have an artifact you can donate to memorialize your family, please contact us.
  
  
• Memories of Sub-Carpathian Jewish life post-WWII
  We would love to receive any narratives, testimonies, audio or video recordings, etc., made by your loved ones who lived in Sub-Carpathia after 1945.
  
  
• Facebook Discussion and Meeting Point Groups
  Facebook provides everyone the ability to engage, chat and share information of interest to all with a connection to Sub-Carpathia. The groups are by region and there is a general disussion group. Following are links to the available groups you may be interested in joining (free):
  
  • The Shalom Foundation of Beregszász / Berehove
  
  
  • "All Carpathian Yiden"
  • Berehove (Beregszász) and region
  • Chust (Huszt) and region
  • Irshava (Ilosva) and region
  • Mukacheve (Munkács) and region
  • Rahiv (Rahó) and region
  • Svalyava (Szolyva) and region
  • Tyachiv (Técső) and region
  • Uzhhorod (Ungvár) and region
  • Vynohradiv (Nagyszőllős) and region
  • Jewish Past (Zsidó Múlt)
  • Hungarian Jews


• Thank you in advance for your support and contribution.
  
  

Financial Goal Status:

The "Shalom" Foundation Board:

Staff:

Interjú Vays Joseph:

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