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Leonid is a Jew who believes in Jesus as the Messiah. He was born in Odessa, Ukraine and grew up there in a secular Jewish family. He first heard the gospel and believed in Yeshua in 1991. In 1996, he became part of Jews for Jesus and then moved to Kyiv to open a branch there. During his time in Kyiv, he studied at the Theological Seminary and earned a doctorate in Theology.

He is currently living in Berlin with his wife, Natasha, and their three children, preaching the Good News among Russian-speaking Jews. Together, they founded the “Alef” community, where their Shabbats are not just services, but are a time of family fellowship and unity, and an opportunity to meet new people. For those who seek connection in a more informal setting, they host the “Alef Club.” Here they enjoy art and cooking workshops, play board games, and explore the city through excursions.

Each year, they organize trips for family camp, held just outside Berlin. Many young people and teenagers come to the camp and become connected to community life. In the near future, they will be launching an initiative for Youth Shabbat.