- July 23, 2025
- 8:55 pm
- Israel
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Tel Aviv, a discussion will uncover how Russian and Soviet propaganda has been using the same narratives against Jews, Ukrainians, and Israelis for decades. From Soviet posters to TikTok and Telegram—lies, conspiracy theories, “Nazis,” and “plots” in a new media wrapper.
The organizers promise: it will be insightful, intelligent, and human-centered.
Organizers
Moshe (Peter Moshe) Shamah (משה שמע) — Israeli artist, educator of Jewish tradition, and founder of Studio Shamah. A graduate of Rutgers University, he has spent years exploring how visual language is used as a tool of propaganda.
Hanna Falgarova (Hanna Falgarova) — originally from Ukraine, graduate of Kyiv National Linguistic University (KNLU), served in the IDF, with experience in both the humanitarian and commercial sectors.
The organizers are individuals whose paths reflect a deep intersection of cultures and life experiences.
Where lies unite enemies: why Jews and Ukrainians should come on July 24
When the same lies are recycled against different nations for decades, it’s not coincidence—it’s a system.
On July 24, in Tel Aviv, at the Monday.com tower at 6 Yitzhak Sadeh St, an open and honest discussion will take place: “Antisemitism, Anti-Ukrainianism & the World of Russian Propaganda.”
“Conspiracies, hatred, and historical falsification: how Soviet and modern Russian propaganda links Jews and Ukrainians” — this is how the organizers define the theme of the event.
Start time: 19:15. End: 20:30.
The language of the event is English.
Admission is free, but advance registration is required — register here.
What will be shown: from Stalin to TikTok
This won’t be abstract theory. Moshe Shamah is preparing a visual lecture featuring authentic examples of antisemitic and anti-Ukrainian propaganda—from Stalin-era posters to TikTok videos and Soviet slogans reimagined in Telegram channels.
Topics to be discussed:
- Why terms like “Nazi,” “traitor,” and “plot” have become universal smears;
- How Jews and Ukrainians were alternately turned into convenient enemies;
- Why this continues—and who benefits from it;
- How to detect lies, even when they come wrapped in “logic.”
Why now and why here
Today, Israel is home to tens of thousands of Ukrainians. Many fled war. Nearly all fled propaganda.
This event is a chance to see how shared histories of pain are echoed in a shared modern assault on truth.
Those who demonize Ukrainians often use the very same playbook once used against Jews.
“We want this to be heard. Not because we’re victims—but because we survived, and we can expose the truth,” — say the NAnews team.
What comes next
There will be no easy answers.
But everyone who attends will leave with questions that can no longer be ignored.
And perhaps with a desire to act: to research, to speak up, to resist.
The organizers admit: the idea for this event came from a conversation—about TikTok, about one more offhand comment like “well, they brought it on themselves.”
Too many “harmless” phrases are backed by an entire system.
Between the lines and between people
The editorial team at NAnews – News of Israel supports events like this, because fighting disinformation is fighting for reason itself.
We see how a meme can become justification for violence.
And we believe in taking steps toward mutual understanding—between Ukrainians and Israelis, between all parts of the Jewish world.
Read, reflect, and show up.
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The event will be held in English.
At the Monday.com tower, 6 Yitzhak Sadeh St, Tel Aviv.
Admission is free, but advance registration is required — register here.
