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 […]
Ukrainian-Jewish origins of Mark Zuckerberg's family: historical documents discovered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 […]
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 […]
Ukrainian stand-up in Israel: Anton Lirnyk will perform in four cities in February 2026
From the end of February 2026, Ukrainian comedian and showman Anton Lirnik will conduct a series of solo stand-up concerts in Israel. Over four days, he will perform in four cities — Netanya, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Ashdod. The poster promises smart humor without censorship, proven charisma, and a promise: laughter backed by convictions and […]
Vladimir Jabotinsky: Symbol of the struggle for Jewish statehood and support for Ukrainian independence
On October 17, 1880, Vladimir (Zeev) Jabotinsky, an outstanding Jewish public figure, writer, journalist, translator and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement, was born in Odessa (Ukraine). Jabotinsky fought for the creation of the state of Israel and favorably viewed the idea of free national and cultural development of any people within a sovereign state. […]
“NU MAM” – Ukrainian family comedy goes to Israel: screenings in Haifa and Tel Aviv on March 5 and 7, 2026
There are films that you don’t need to “pick apart” — you just recognize yourself from the first minute.The family comedy “NU MAM” is just like that: about our childhood, our families, our love — funny, very human, and at times painfully familiar. The film was made in Ukraine during the war. It’s not a […]
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) […]