On May 5, 2026, the Sumgait Jewish Religious Community held an event marking Lag BaOmer. The gathering highlighted the importance of Jewish traditions, spiritual values, unity, and mutual respect.
On February 26, 2026, a memorial event was held in Sumgait to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly Genocide. Representatives of various religious denominations, including Rabbi Leichter Mendel of the Sumgait Jewish Religious Community, attended the event and paid tribute to the memory of the victims.
On January 28, 2026, the Sumgait Jewish Religious Community held an event marking the 76th anniversary of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson beginning his leadership of the Lubavitch (Chabad) movement. The event highlighted his significant role in the Jewish world, along with the values of spirituality, religious education, and acts of kindness.
State Committee Chairman Visits Religious Sites in Sumgait
The event highlighted the Azerbaijani state’s support for the Jewish community and emphasized the values of religious diversity, tolerance and multiculturalism. Speakers also highlighted the Jewish community’s contribution to Azerbaijan’s social life and development, as well as its role in preserving national and cultural traditions. A religious ceremony was held, with wishes of peace, tranquility and prosperity for all peoples. 🍎🍯
2023-cü il dekabrın 5-də ABŞ universitetlərində antisemitizm dalğasının güclənməsi fonunda ölkənin aparıcı universitetlərindən üçünün, Pensilvaniya Universiteti (UPenn), Harvard Universiteti (UH) və Massaçusets Texnologiya İnstitutunun (MİT) prezidentləri dinləmə üçün ABŞ Konqresinə dəvət olundular.
The leaders of the two countries held extensive discussions on strengthening bilateral relations.
The report specifically highlighted the country's reforms in the field of human rights.
Azerbaijan's growing share in European energy markets puts the country in a stronger position.