- July 17, 2025
- 7:15 pm
- Ukraine
The Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial Center donates 10,000 Holocaust books to libraries in Ukraine, and Dr. Ihor Shupak is creating a world history textbook with 11 pages about Israel. Find out how these initiatives keep historical memory alive and strengthen bonds between nations.
10,000 Holocaust Books and Dr. Shupak’s Textbook: What Unites Ukraine and the Jewish People
In July–August 2025, more than 70 libraries in Ukraine will receive selections of 10,000 Holocaust books to ensure that the terrible truth is not obscured by oblivion. The new textbook by Dr. Ihor Shupak, with a print run of 165,000 copies, contains 11 pages dedicated to the history of Israel and Ukraine’s role in the creation of the Jewish state.
Why It’s Important to Donate 10,000 Holocaust Books
In the torrent of information flows, it is easy to miss what matters most: memory is not just dry dates in textbooks, but the destinies of millions. The Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial Center decided not to tolerate indifference and launched a project to donate 10,000 books about the tragedy of European Jewry to libraries across Ukraine.
The site of the United Jewish Community of Ukraine (UJCU) reported this news.
Who Has Already Received the Selections
- More than 70 libraries in Kyiv and the region, including:
- Lesya Ukrainka Public Library
- Taras Shevchenko Children’s Library
- Several district institutions
- The project is supported by the Kyiv City State Administration’s Department of Culture.
What Each Collection Contains
- “We Wanted to Live… Testimonies and Documents” — Boris Zabar’ko recounts real stories of survivors.
- “Holocaust: A New History” — Laurence Rees analyzes the events using the latest archival materials.
- “Babi Yar: Past. Present. Future.” — a compilation of research and photographs from the memorial.
Where and When
The donation will take place in July–August 2025: the organizers plan to cover at least 20 regions so that every library receives its “treasure.”
Dr. Ihor Shupak’s Textbook: A View on Israel and Ukraine’s Role
The Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine, together with Dr. Ihor Shupak, created a world history textbook for 11th grade, which has already been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Figures and Achievements
- Print run of an impressive 165,000 copies.
- 11 pages dedicated to the history of Israel, Ukraine’s vote on UN Resolution 181, and the first vote for the creation of the Jewish state.
- Teachers praised the textbook, and it won a professional competition.
Key Topics
- Ukraine’s vote for the partition of Palestine: how the historic decision was made.
- The biography of Golda Meir, born in Kyiv and later the fourth Prime Minister of Israel.
- Israel’s wars through the eyes of survivors: from the Battle of Bir Ma’ar to the modern struggle against Hamas.
- Lessons from October 7, 2023: analysis of terrorist methods and the misuse of humanitarian aid.
Expert’s Word
“Students in Ukraine must know: their land has become a stronghold of truth and solidarity with the Jewish people,”
— Dr. Ihor Shupak.
How This Affects Jewish and Ukrainian Communities
Can a few hundred books and a textbook change the world? Absolutely! When people read eyewitness testimonies or study the truth about Resolution 181, they come closer to a shared history.
Impact Reach
- 10,000 books will draw readers’ attention in every corner of the country.
- 165,000 students will receive reliable knowledge about the Holocaust and Israel’s fate.
Solidarity Without Borders
Ukrainians and Israeli Jews find bridges in a common history. On the NAnews – News of Israel site, the project has been covered twice, emphasizing the importance of sharing knowledge.
What’s Next?
The next stage is monitoring reader interest and analyzing feedback. Libraries will organize discussion clubs where older generations share memories with youth.
The donation of 10,000 books and the release of Dr. Ihor Shupak’s textbook with 11 pages about Israel are not just educational events but an opportunity to discuss the past, learn from mistakes, and build a future without prejudice. Ukraine and Israel, Jewish and Ukrainian families all unite around one simple idea: memory is our common home.
