Dear Friends,

Please see below for the latest correspondence from Olha. As the holidays approach and she and Yasha remain separated from Sashko, it is even more important that they have our support. Should you wish to contribute, you may do so though our website or by sending a check made payable to MHJC. If you send a check, please make sure to add Ukrainian Family Fund on the memo portion of your check. Thank you for your ongoing support.

All the best,

Israeli, Jewish and Community Affairs Committee

Dear Sharon,

Thank you for so detailed letter, for me it is something like that what you read in books in early childhood (actually, I saw it in American films), and now it turns out that it is a real life.

I am sorry for the late answer. I was very exhausted with Yaroslava's school things. We both have difficulties with adaptation, and we both now are working with the psychologists.

Yesterday we had a great day here, in Krakow. On Saturdays we go for literary workshops. We adore people which make these workshops. Yesterday it was a big present for me – we read my book in Polish translation. I love my work with children and books so much.

Sometimes I think that life is going with its turn. But then I read news, or receive messages from home, from my family and friends. I miss them so much.

It's really nice to live in Krakow, in this beautiful city, in this apartment in the centre of the Old Town. But I cannot live the whole life here, because it is not my choice. I feel like I am between the worlds, and I cannot plan something. Though, life is going on, and we are going to some concerts of Ukrainian singers here, in Krakow. They collect money as volunteers in order to help our Army. So, I send you a photo with one singer, Maria Burmaka.

I wish you all marvelous vacations 💜💜💜

Sincerely yours

Olha