Children’s book as protection: why Ukraine and Israel talk about resilience at the ‘Book Arsenal’
In Kyiv, at the XIV International Festival “Book Arsenal 2026,” a discussion “The Book as a Tool of Resilience: Shared Experience of Israel and Ukraine” took place. At first glance, this event could be attributed to the usual cultural program of a book festival. But in reality, it was about a much deeper topic — […]
“Dukh i Litera” is a leading Ukrainian cultural project in the field of Jewish studies, offering a wide selection of books on Jewish studies in Ukrainian
The Publishing House of “Dukh i Litera” is one of the oldest Ukrainian publishers of humanitarian literature, founded in 1992 at the Kyiv Mogilyan Academy. It specializes in the release of books on philosophy, sociology, cultural studies, theology and, above all, on Judaic. For a Jewish audience in Israel, this publishing house is of particular […]
Ukrainian-Jewish origins of Mark Zuckerberg's family: historical documents discovered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 name of the Hero of Ukraine with a Jewish soul has become a wine in Israel
Young Israelis still feel the pain of losing a Ukrainian comrade with whom they created a Zionist project — an organic farm at the foot of Mount Carmel. In memory of their friend, who heroically died repelling Russian aggression against Ukraine, they named a new wine made from the vineyards he planted. On March 12, […]
Ukraine strikes at the oil heart of Russia: May attacks change the map of war and fuel
Ukraine in May 2026 sharply intensified strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. According to Bloomberg, cited by Ukrainian and international publications, eight out of the ten largest oil refining facilities in Russia were attacked in a month, and the total number of strikes on oil facilities became a record since the beginning of the full-scale war. […]
Jews from Ukraine: Ukraine as the homeland of Hasidism – 37 main dynasties and their Ukrainian roots
The phrase “Ukraine is the homeland of Hasidism” sounds emotional, but it has a serious historical basis. Modern encyclopedic and academic sources indicate that Hasidism originated in the 18th century on the lands of present-day Western and Central Ukraine — primarily in Podolia and Volhynia, around the circle of Baal Shem Tov and his disciples. […]
Odessa has become a point of Jewish diplomacy: ambassadors of Israel and Germany, a lord from Britain, and a conversation about the future of the community
On May 31, 2026, the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine reported a series of visits to the Jewish community of Odessa. Over the course of one week, the city hosted several high-ranking international guests — representatives from Israel, Germany, and the United Kingdom. For Odessa, this is not just a protocol story. Against the […]
The world must maintain unity in confronting the “Axis of Evil” – Embassy of Ukraine in Israel on the death of 21-year-old Mykhailo Tyukin, a repatriate from Ukraine and an IDF soldier
The death of 21-year-old Mikhail Tyukin, a repatriate from Ukraine and an IDF soldier, became not only a personal tragedy for one family in Israel and Ukraine. This event once again showed that terror emanating from Iran, its allies, and proxy structures has long not been limited to one border, one war, or one region. […]
Dolphin: June 1, 2001 — a night that Israel has not forgotten
On June 1, 2001, late in the evening, one of the most painful terrorist attacks of the Second Intifada occurred on the Tel Aviv promenade. At the entrance to the “Dolphin” disco, also known as the Dolphinarium, a suicide bomber blew himself up among teenagers and young people who were waiting for the party to […]
The Judaic version of Sambatas: the forgotten name of Kyiv, possible connection with the Sambation River — version of the head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory
Historian Alexander Alferov – since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion — an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, served in the units of the Special Operations Forces “Azov-Kyiv” and the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. Holds the rank of reserve major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Since June 27, 2025 – head of […]