Jews from Ukraine: The award of Israeli scientist and dissident Mark Azbel will help his alma mater in Kharkiv, Ukraine
The establishment of the Mark Azbel Prize has been announced in Israel, aimed at supporting young researchers in the field of theoretical physics within the framework of Kharkiv National University. Mark Yakovlevich Azbel Mark Yakovlevich Azbel (1932 – 2020) was an outstanding physicist, a graduate of Kharkiv University, a dissident, and an organizer of scientists’ […]
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NAnews Nikk.Agency – An independent information project created by a group of Israelis with Ukrainian roots. Read news Israel – Ukraine We talk about the relationship between Israel and Ukraine, about how the fate of the two peoples intertwine, and how historical and modern events affect our future. Join NAnews Nikk.Agency In social networks: 🔹 […]
How to Choose Effective Cleaning Without Chemicals: 5 Green Cleaner Solutions for Home and Office in Israel
Modern cleaning is increasingly ceasing to be just a matter of cleanliness. People face allergies, harsh odors from household chemicals, skin irritation, and the feeling that surfaces seem clean, but in reality, dirt and grease remain in pores, seams, and hard-to-reach places. This is especially felt in the kitchen, bathroom, and high-use areas. That is […]
Israel condemned Russian attacks against the civilian population of Ukraine — Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Gideon Sa’ar, on January 28, 2026, made a public statement after a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andriy Sybiha. The address was published on his official accounts and became one of the clearest diplomatic signals from Israel regarding the war in Ukraine in recent times. According to […]
Kyiv students sing in Yiddish and Hebrew: a cultural bridge between Ukraine and Israel – about the Kiev group “Bou Nashir”
Kyiv collective “Bow Nashir” continues to amaze: Ukrainian students perform songs in Yiddish and Hebrew, creating a unique cultural bridge between Ukraine and Israel. But what is behind this project? Why do students, many of whom are not Jewish, choose such an unusual musical path? I told this story Eduard Doks, from Kyiv, specially for […]
“Masks” and People’s Artist of Ukraine Boris Barsky in Israel in February 2026 – the comedy “Romeo and Juliet”
🎭 Announcement: “Masks Show — Romeo and Juliet” — in Israel! The famous Odessa theater “Masks” returns with a tour in Israel with an updated version of the cult production “Romeo and Juliet” — an incredible, bright, funny, and deeply human comedy created based on Shakespeare’s tragedy. In the lead role — People’s Artist of […]
On International Jewish Book Day, December 29, we remember the “Kiev Letter” of the 10th century, confirming the ancient ties between Ukraine and the Jewish people
International Jewish Book Day is celebrated annually on December 29 (International Jewish Book Day). This holiday symbolizes the rich literature and cultural heritage of the Jewish people, reflecting their influence on world culture. However, behind the celebration lie deep historical ties that unite Israel, Ukraine and the Jewish community. One of the brightest pages of […]
Jewish Soldiers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Why the War in Ukraine Has Not “Left the Front Pages” for Them – The Jerusalem Post
On January 15, 2026, the Israeli publication The Jerusalem Post published (Eng.) a report by journalist Michael Starr about Jewish servicemen who continue to fight as part of the Ukrainian army, while “the attention of the world audience increasingly shifts to other crises” – original. The main idea of the material is simple and harsh: […]
The Russian army destroyed a Holocaust memorial in Ukraine on the eve of “Holocaust Remembrance Day” – and what about Israeli diplomacy?
About the consequences of the strike reported on January 28, 2026, the United Jewish Community of Ukraine: a Holocaust memorial, installed in 2021 in collaboration with local authorities, was destroyed, and a historic building of the former Jewish ghetto was damaged. And on January 27 in Jerusalem The Russian Embassy in Israel reported that “on […]
“Doré Chee” – a live musical journey where Ukrainian word meets trip-hop, prog-groove, ethnic, and improvisation – Haifa, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv in January 2025
“The decision was spontaneous — without long announcements, literally a week before the concert. We were also pushed by what continues to happen in Ukraine. Therefore, part of the proceeds from the concert will go to support the children’s fund in Ukraine — ‘Corporation of Monsters’.” The program is performed in Ukrainian. “This is a […]
The last of the kidnapped has been returned home: Israel bids farewell to Ran Guli, the hero of October 7
January 28, 2026, Israel bid farewell to the last of the abducted, whose body was returned from the Gaza Strip. Ran Guili — one of the symbols of October 7, a policeman who went into battle knowing he had neither an order nor a chance to retreat. Ran was 24 years old. He lived in […]
Moscow as a checkpoint: why the President of Syria flew to Putin again
President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Moscow. The Syrian leader’s plane landed at Vnukovo airport. The visit is taking place without external pomp, but at a moment that makes it politically significant. The key topic of the talks is the future of the Russian military presence in Syria. At the center of al-Sharaa’s meetings […]
Video: “SHO?” – how trials, faith and support turned the restaurant into a “place of power” for Ukrainians in Israel – Ganna Andrienko on the UDM Israel channel

Hanna Andriienko shares the story of transforming a karaoke club into the restaurant “SHO?”, the wave of challenges she faced, and how her project brings together the Ukrainian and Jewish communities in Tel Aviv and Israel. On July 9, 2025, the second episode of the “Balachky” podcast was released on the UDM Israel channel, in […]
“Well, Adolf, you can rejoice”: a Kyiv resident who survived the Holocaust froze to death due to a blackout caused by Putin
“Well, Adolf, can you rejoice? Your followers, decades later, have picked up the banner and continue the work that humanity tried to end many years ago. They have learned your lessons and methods and are creatively developing them. However, don’t rush to rejoice. They will lose, just like you. You died in a bunker, they […]
Jews from Ukraine: Barbra Streisand – from Ukrainian Berezhany to two Oscars and Ambassador of UNITED24 Zelensky and sponsorship of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem #евреїзакраїни

Barbra Streisand is one of the most renowned Jewish artists in the world, born into a poor family from Berezhany (Galicia, Ukraine), whose ancestors emigrated to the United States in search of a better life. Having won two Oscars, she uses her fame and resources to support Ukraine and Israel — that’s why we feature […]
When war hits the system from within: a Ministry of Health report that’s hard to ignore
On the morning of Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Ministry of Health of Israel published a summary report on the work of the healthcare system over more than two years of war. Formally — statistics. In fact — a document that records the moment of breakdown and the price that society continues to pay. The […]
“You, Cosmos” in Israel: Ukrainian film about the universe and love – Tel Aviv February 3, 2026 (repeat screening)
“We held the premieres of this film in Israel a year ago. And now, due to numerous requests, we are doing a repeat screening. (Tickets and details to follow)” – write the organizers. February 3, 2026 = Tel Aviv. Remember: every ticket purchased is your contribution to the development of Ukrainian cinema! You Are the […]
After Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Ukraine opens a consular office in Haifa – history of the issue
Ukraine Officially Returns to Haifa: after 11 years of absence, a consular representation will once again appear here. NAnews – Israel News reports on how the network of Ukrainian diplomatic missions in Israel has evolved from 1991 to the present day. What we will cover in this article: Diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Israel were […]
Jews from Ukraine: Golda Meir, born May 3, 1898 in Kyiv, became the most influential woman of the century #еевреїзаука

On May 3rd, 127 years have passed since the birth of Golda Meir. The most influential woman of the 20th century was born in Kyiv and became one of the founders of the State of Israel. Meir was one of the most prominent figures in world politics for over 30 years. She became the Prime […]
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