IHC has been paired with the town of Shpola in the Ukraine through

the Chicago organization Yad L'Yad. Shpola once had a thriving

Jewish community that has been greatly diminished after the Russian

Revolution and during World War II. There are now approximately 50

members of the Jewish community who spend time together during Jewish

Holidays. Our Social Action committee supports this community by

sending quarterly donations to help with fuel for heat during the

winter, medications, purchasing matzoh for Passover, and celebrating

other Jewish festivals. If you would like to contribute to this

important project please contact Konstantin Veygman at