Under Russian strikes in the Kyiv region, kosher honey continues to be poured for Rosh Hashanah: how Ukraine is preparing for the year 5787
In the Kyiv region, the production of kosher honey for holiday sets for tens of thousands of Jews in Ukraine continues to operate. Behind a jar of honey lies an entire system of local kosher production, Israeli supplies, and logistics that must be maintained during Russian attacks. Author: Elena Gunko In the industrial zone of […]
In Ukraine, the EU and UNESCO launched a project to preserve Jewish documentary heritage
“In the context of the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, this initiative will strengthen Ukrainian archives and their ability to preserve and provide access to documentary heritage. The project will foster cooperation between researchers, artists, and journalists.” UNESCO and the EU have launched an important project to preserve Jewish heritage in Ukraine. The initiative includes […]
Jewish officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ‘Hasid’ became a full cavalier of the ‘Star of Glory’: what is known about the award, the secretive officer, and his connection with Israel
The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Moshe Reuven Asman, reported on September 2, 2026, that a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the call sign “Hasid” received a new award and became a full holder of the “Star of Glory.” The wording of the basis is also unusual: the award followed “for the execution […]
Ukrainian trace in the debate about the kosherness of modern chicken: from ancient rabbis to two centuries of broiler testing
Before starting, it is important to clarify: this article and its accompanying illustration are created with respect for rabbis, Haredim, and halachic tradition. For someone unfamiliar with the laws of kashrut, the debate about chicken breeds, the structure of their legs, and the continuity of consumption tradition may seem unusual or even amusing. However, behind […]
Video: “Know Ours” – Kirill Karetnik – from Ukraine, moved to Israel in 2009, served in the army, worked, and became a politician
The third episode of the project “Know Ours” about Ukrainians in Israel. “This video was filmed before October 7, 2023. But the war in Israel put our activities on pause.” Kyrylo Karetniuk – a Ukrainian who moved to Israel in 2009, served in the army, worked, and became a politician. Importantly, the interview is not […]
USSR 2.0 Unmasked — Why Russia is Rapidly Turning into a New Type of Labor Camp
The dream of returning to the Soviet Union in modern Russia is increasingly ceasing to be nostalgia and more often becoming a political program. But the problem is that it is not about the romanticized image of a ‘great power’ from television myths, but about recreating the darkest model of coercion, control, and suppression. For […]