Cyprus welcomed its first medical lending centre on the 9th of January. One of the biggest challenges faced by many communities across Europe during COVID was the severe shortage of medical equipment for community members who were discharged from hospitalisation and were recuperating at home due to pandemic restrictions. Each Chesed centre is brought to you by the charity, Friendship Circle Cyprus, and the Jewish Community of Cyprus, and includes over 300 items, including oxy

The Jewish Community of Cyprus also hosted an open event for the public to enjoy on Wednesday 21st December at 7pm, Finikoudes Sea front stage, in Larnaca. The shows main feature was the lighting of the biggest Menorah in Cyprus and included a traditional Chanukah buffet, donuts, a UV light show and a fire show. A huge Thank you to the European Jewish Association and to Rabbi Menachem Margolin, for ensuring that every Jew in Cyprus receive a Menorah candle lighting kit for Ch