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Feferkorn · Nov 5, 2026

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Ukraine: Ukrainian authorities have reportedly authorised the release of the body of Yitzchak Elmkies, a Jewish father of seven from London who was found dead near Uman during Rosh Hashanah, after 55 days. The breakthrough follows weeks of legal delays, negotiations with Ukrainian authorities and intervention by senior rabbinic figures. The circumstances of his death remain under investigation, amid suspicions that he was murdered. Join EJN:

Ukraine: Ukrainian authorities have reportedly authorised the release of the body of Yitzchak Elmkies, a Jewish father of seven from London who was found dead near Uman during Rosh Hashanah, after 55 days. The breakthrough follows weeks of legal delays, negotiations with Ukrainian authorities and intervention by senior rabbinic figures. The circumstances of his death remain under investigation, amid suspicions that he was murdered. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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