World leaders are shocked by the terrorist attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney, expressing condolences and condemnation.
World leaders expressed condolences after the tragic shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, which occurred during the celebration of Hanukkah. The attack claimed the lives of at least 11 people, with dozens more injured. The incident took place in a public area where Jewish families had gathered to celebrate the religious holiday. The event was […]
A memorial plaque in honor of Andrey Sheptytsky, who saved hundreds of Jewish children during the Holocaust, was unveiled near the Central Synagogue in Kyiv
On July 29, 2025, in Kyiv, the Jewish and Ukrainian communities at the Brodsky Synagogue unveiled a memorial plaque to Andrey Sheptytsky — a man who saved hundreds of Jewish children during the Holocaust. The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, church leaders, and diplomats called this act not only a sign of respect for history, but […]
In Ukraine, the film “Second Wind” was released — about 5 veterans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who lost limbs in the war with Russia and ascended Kilimanjaro on prosthetics; the project was initiated by a Jewish-Ukrainian-American philanthropist
In October 2025, the documentary film “Second Wind” by director Maria Kondakova was released in Ukraine — a story about people who have gone through war, loss, and rehabilitation but have not lost the ability to dream. The film tells the story of five Ukrainian defenders who climbed to the summit of Kilimanjaro — despite […]
Hanukkah during the war: what is happening in the Jewish communities of Ukraine and the meeting with Zelensky
Jewish communities in Ukraine are preparing to celebrate Hanukkah amidst the ongoing war. The fourth winter of the full-scale invasion is marked by attacks on energy infrastructure, risks of power outages, and a complex humanitarian situation. Despite this, religious and community activities continue. The Israeli publication Ynet reported on the preparations for Hanukkah in Ukrainian […]
The Black Sea as a Test of Diplomacy: What Turkey Offers Kyiv and Moscow
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Hakan Fidan, stated that Ankara is offering Ukraine and Russia a separate agreement on the security of shipping in the Black Sea. The statement came amid new talks of a ceasefire — cautious, fragmented, and so far without a breakthrough. Turkey is once again trying to take on […]
Jabotinsky vs. Putin: How the Zionist Leader Refuted Putin’s Anti-Ukrainian Falsifications More Than 100 Years Ago
Jabotinsky Day, the national day of remembrance dedicated to the life and legacy of Ze’ev Jabotinsky. On this day, Israel honors Jabotinsky’s achievements and his contribution to the Zionist dream of restoring the Jewish state. In Israel, the 29th day of the month of Tammuz, the day of his death, has been declared Jabotinsky Day. […]
How the World Sees Countries: Associations That Speak More Than Ratings
A curious slice of global perception has appeared on X (formerly Twitter). The account Global Statistics published the results of a study on associations — what first comes to people’s minds when they hear the name of a particular country. Not the economy, GDP, or diplomacy. But images. Simple, stable, almost instinctive. The picture turned […]
In Israel, a possible threat at the Hanukkah concert in Amsterdam was warned about.
The Israeli National Center for Combating Anti-Semitism has expressed serious concern about the situation surrounding the Hanukkah concert in Amsterdam, scheduled for December 14. The reason is the announced protests by anti-Israel and radical left groups, which could affect not only the format of the event but also the safety of its participants. The concert […]
5 puppies were rescued directly from the front line: Ukrainian defenders from the National Guard brigade “Khartia” used a ground robot complex – video
War rarely leaves room for quiet, human stories. The front line is a constant risk, the work of artillery, drones, and tension that does not subside day or night. But sometimes, it is there that episodes occur that unexpectedly remind us of what the struggle is all about. One such moment was captured on video, […]
Hanukkah Under Fire: What Happened at Bondi Beach in Sydney and Why It Became a Worrying Signal
Sunday, December 14, 2025. Bondi Beach in Sydney — a place usually associated with the ocean, sun, and a sense of freedom. This evening, about two thousand people gathered here to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah and light the first candle together. The festival of lights ended with gunfire. How it happened According to eyewitnesses […]
Ukrainian Yaroslava Levitskaya is the only Righteous Among the Nations who currently lives in Israel and was honored with a memorial sign during her lifetime
Haifa knows and honors a modest heroine — a native of Zolochiv (Lviv region, Ukraine). On February 12, 2025, she turned 90 years old. In the Righteous Among the Nations Garden in Haifa, where 20 memorial stones bear the names of those who saved Jews and once lived in the city, Yaroslava Levytska remains the […]
Historical Falsification: How Russian Propaganda Obscured Centuries of Peaceful Coexistence between Ukrainians and Jews — UJE
“In fact, insistence on the anti-Semitism of Ukrainians was an important point on the agenda of Moscow propaganda, which then disappeared precisely because it was not successful. However, the slogan of denazification remains and continues to operate.” “Russian culture, one might even say, for the most part the Russian people, which was formed, of course, […]
How the Jews of Kyiv in the ranks of the ZSU defend Ukraine: patriotism, technology and help from Israel – the story of 2 friends of graduates of the Kyiv Jewish religious school
The Jewish community of Kyiv is providing significant assistance in the defense of Ukraine with the outbreak of full-scale war in 2022. Jewish fighters not only defend the country at the front, but also provide technical, humanitarian and material support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (ZSU). Shimon Briman on the website “Ukrainian-Jewish Zustrich” (Ukrainian) […]