Ukrainian-Jewish origins of Mark Zuckerberg's family: historical documents discovered
At one time, humorous images of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg wearing an embroidered shirt were popular on Ukrainian social networks. The combination of American-Jewish Zuckerberg and a traditional Ukrainian shirt looks funny, although in fact it is possible. After all, the ancestors of FB’s “father” come from Ukraine, namely from the Lviv region. Historians have […]
The official list of persons and events NOT containing “symbols of Russian imperial policy” was published by the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory (UINP)
October 7, 2025 The Ukrainian Institute of National Memory (UINP) published an official list of persons and events NOT containing “symbols of Russian imperial policy”. This step became part of the state decolonization program — rethinking historical heritage, where the main goal is not to destroy, but to discern. What is this list and why […]
Become a Wizard for Ukrainian children – refugees from the war in Ukraine: a collection of charity tickets for a winter performance has been opened in Israel in three cities of the country
In December 2025, the premiere of the original Ukrainian play “The Tale of Malanka and the Wicked Snake” by the creative team MAK_UA — Ukrainian Art Amateur Forge in Israel will take place in Israel. This is a winter fairy tale for the whole family, which will be performed in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Ashdod […]
Lawyer in Israel – Russian-speaking assistance in Haifa and Tel Aviv
Life is unpredictable: yesterday everything was calm, and today you or your loved ones urgently need a lawyer. Where can you find a qualified specialist in Haifa or Tel Aviv? What should you pay attention to during the first meeting? How can you tell if a lawyer is truly working for results? Below is a […]
The fugitive Ukrainian corrupt official Mindich was found in Israel – journalists managed to take his photo on December 21, 2025
On December 21, 2025, businessman Timur Mindich was spotted in Israel. Journalists managed to capture his presence, but the details of this episode have not yet been disclosed. The story has gained wide resonance against the backdrop of the ongoing anti-corruption investigation in Ukraine. Mindich’s figure is closely linked to one of the most high-profile […]
How for the first time in the world a fallen IDF soldier was commemorated in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv
This is the first case in world practice where a street in a city outside of Israel has been named after a fallen IDF soldier. A street in Kharkiv has been named after Sergeant of the Israel Defense Forces Alexei (Asher) Neikov, who saved dozens of children from death during a terrorist attack on a […]
Israeli project “немалаנְמָלָה”: Enthusiasts connect Ukrainian and Jewish literature through translations, creating a cultural bridge between Israel and Ukraine
Project “немалаנְמָלָה” is a unique initiative aimed at bringing two cultures closer together through fiction. The main objective of the project is to translate works from Ukrainian into Hebrew and from Hebrew into Ukrainian. The initiators of the project are Asaf Bartov And Natalia Timkiv is an Israeli-Ukrainian family for whom it is important to […]
Ukrainian Symphony Orchestra Lords of the Sound in Israel January 11-20, 2026: the magic of symphonies, iconic soundtracks, and Ukrainian authenticity
One of the most famous symphony orchestras of Ukraine — Lords of the Sound — is coming to Israel in January 2026 (Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Ashkelon) with a series of impressive programs that have been filling halls across Europe for many years. Founded in 2014 by Andrey Novatorov, the ensemble is renowned for combining […]
An American director finds the light of Hanukkah in Kyiv during the war in Ukraine
Director and producer Andrew Cohen, currently residing in Geneva, arrived in Ukraine to shoot a documentary about life in wartime conditions. Last Sunday, amidst a busy schedule, he visited Jewish communities and, despite all the difficulties, encountered what became a true Hanukkah miracle for him. Meeting with Rabbi Rothman When Cohen stayed at a Kyiv […]
Israel and Nuclear War: The Need for a Strict Theory to Understand the Situation
Against the backdrop of modern challenges to national security, theory plays a crucial role in preventing nuclear conflicts. Although nuclear war has not yet occurred, a scientific approach and theoretical research are of great importance for developing well-founded solutions in the face of global threats. The Necessity of a Scientific Approach to Nuclear Security What […]
What is special about Jewish music and what role did Ukraine play in its formation?
When we talk about Jewish music, we most often recall touching violin melodies, klezmer ensembles, the sound of the clarinet, and Hasidic chants that can both cry and rejoice simultaneously. But behind this tradition lies a vast cultural layer closely connected with the history of Ukraine. It is here that unique musical expressions were formed, […]
“Lapis Trubetskoy” in Israel in February 2026: a band for whom music has become a form of resistance against the autocratic regimes of Belarus and Russia
In 2014, Sergey Mikhalok actively supported the Euromaidan and the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine, which caused a negative reaction and a series of bans from Russia and Belarus. In 2015, the artist received Ukrainian citizenship and a residence permit. In 2020, he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine (2020). In February […]
How Jared Kushner's Jewish roots connect Ukraine and Trump: an unexpected find from Pidgaitsy, Ternopil region of Ukraine
Why not? Heading “Jews from Ukraine” on the website NAnews is dedicated to the unique history and achievements of Ukrainian Jews, their contribution to the development of Israel and Jewish communities around the world, strengthening cultural and historical ties between peoples. This article is just research for now 🙂 by an enthusiast…… History often brings […]
Ukrainian cafe “Familia” in Israel in Rishon de Zion: how a married couple created a cafe that won the hearts of local residents
Journalists mynet talked about the unusual cafe “Familia”, which recently opened in Rishon LeZion (Zadal 5 Rishon Le Zion, Israel – on the map near the City Park “גן המושבה, ראשון לציון”). The owners of the establishment, repatriates from Ukraine Artem and Alena Bibenko, arrived in Israel only four years ago, but have already managed […]
“Bulgakov is a symbol of Russian imperial policy, and monuments to him are propaganda”: conclusion of the UIPN
Mikhail Bulgakov, despite his Ukrainian roots, was an imperialist and Ukrainophobe by worldview. Experts from the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory of Ukraine (UINP) write about this. Objects dedicated to the Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov in Ukraine are symbols of Russian imperial policy, and their continued presence in public space carries a propagandistic character. Ukrainian […]
Ukraine demands the return of people deported by Russian occupiers from Sumy region
The abduction of dozens of civilians from the village of Grabovske in the Sumy region by Russian forces has become another episode that Ukraine qualifies as a gross violation of international humanitarian law. Kyiv has publicly appealed to the international community, demanding a legal assessment of the aggressor’s actions and an end to the practice […]
Researchers have proposed a new version of the birthplace of Jesus, based on artifacts
The question of the actual birthplace of Jesus Christ has once again become the focus of scientific and public discussions. The traditional version points to Bethlehem in Judea, but more and more researchers are considering an alternative — a settlement of the same name in Galilee. The classic sources of Christianity — the Gospels of […]
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After Ukraine: warning of a new cycle of threats for Europe
Former State Duma deputy Gennady Gudkov stated that in the coming years, Russia might transition to new aggressive actions beyond Ukraine. According to his assessment, the risk for Europe is directly linked to how Moscow will restore resources after the current phase of the war. Gudkov believes that approximately two to two and a half […]
Jews from Ukraine: Chaim Nachman Bialik – an outstanding poet, writer, Zionist and thinker who played a key role in the revival of Hebrew literature
Heading 'Jews from Ukraine' on the website NAnews #JewsofUkraine reveals inspiring stories of outstanding Jews whose destinies and achievements connect Ukraine and Israel In Ukraine, a memorial sign was installed on the facade of the house in Odessa at 9 Malaya Arnautskaya Street, where Chaim Bialik lived in 1907. The Jewish community of Ukraine shaped […]