Novy God is a nonreligious alternative for New Year’s Eve. It is celebrated by many Israeli Jews who are first- or second-generation Russian immigrants. Novy God celebrations and merchandise are common wherever there are large populations of USSR emigrants (such as Ashdod, Ashqelon, Beersheba, Netanya, and Haifa).
Here are some photos from our programs in Akko and Holon earlier this week, celebrating Christmas and Novy God.
