Ukrainian is not ‘almost Russian’: why its history leads to Belarusian, Polish, Yiddish, and Hebrew — and what the ‘Kyiv Letter’ preserved
Ukrainian and Russian languages are indeed related, but they are two independent languages. Moreover, in one of the most frequently cited systems of lexical comparison, Ukrainian shares more common vocabulary with Belarusian, Polish, and Slovak than with Russian. However, for the Israeli reader, the story becomes even more interesting if we go beyond the usual […]
In Zhytomyr, the memory of the Jewish hero — defender of Ukraine Maksym-Wolf Bulygin was honored: a memorial plaque was unveiled at the “Or Avner” lyceum.
“Bright memory to Maksym Bulygin. We remember. We respect. We will not forget. Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Blessed is the True Judge“, – from the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine. On January 20, 2026, in Zhytomyr, a commemorative event was held dedicated to the unveiling of a memorial plaque for Maksym Bulygin — a […]
How Israel condemned Russian strikes on Ukraine since 2022: from ‘a serious violation of the international order’ to ‘Russian attacks on Kyiv’
On September 25, 2026, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Russian attacks on Kyiv following the death of a 14-year-old Israeli citizen. But this statement is far from the first. Over four and a half years of war, Israeli diplomacy has several times directly named Russia, sometimes spoke more cautiously, and at certain periods […]
In Tel Aviv, ‘Theater Therapy’ will take place: how Ukrainian theater sought freedom after decades of bans – October 8, 2026
On October 8, 2026, the sixth meeting of the third season of the project “THEATROTHERAPY” will take place at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Tel Aviv. This time, participants will discuss the development of modern Ukrainian theater — from the first years of independence to the stage that changed after the Maidan and the full-scale […]
Apartment renovation in Haifa and Krayot, Nesher and Tirat Carmel. Renovation work for apartments, houses, offices
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“Call sign ‘Jew’. An Israeli citizen has been fighting for Ukraine’s Independence since 2014” / 24th Separate Assault Battalion ‘Aidar’
Staff Sergeant Grigory Pivovarov, call sign “Jew”, is a citizen of Israel who came to Ukraine during the Maidan and has been fighting against Russian aggression since 2014. His interview with the 24th Separate Assault Regiment “Aidar” is not only a personal story of a fighter but also an important conversation about the IDF, Ukraine, […]
“Well, shall we go?” – through hiking, the new “Ukrainian” community is discovering Israel – and invites everyone interested
“Well, shall we go?” In Israel, a new non-profit community for lovers of routes, nature, and live communication is rapidly developing. The initiative “Well, shall we go?”, created in November 2025 by “Ukrainians” in a broad cultural sense, gradually unites various Israelis — from new immigrants to those who grew up here but maintain a […]
In Kyiv, a 14-year-old Israeli was killed by a Russian Shahed drone. His mother was injured, his younger brother survived
On the morning of September 25, 2026, a Russian drone hit a 16-story residential building in the Pechersk district of Kyiv. A 14-year-old boy died, and seven residents of the high-rise were injured. Ukrainian authorities initially did not disclose the child’s nationality, but later Israeli Ynet reported: the deceased was Israeli, his mother was injured […]
For over 60 years, Jews have been asking to recognize Ukrainian Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky as Righteous Among the Nations – history
We remember Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky — a renowned Ukrainian, recognized as a savior of Jews both in the Jewish community of Ukraine and in Israel. However, he still does not hold the title of Righteous Among the Nations. The story of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky is shared in our section “!! History and Facts” because his […]
In Kyiv, stained glass windows of a synagogue damaged by a Russian attack are being restored. They are being repaired by Yevhen Kotlyar — an artist who created these windows himself more than 20 years ago
“Culture is what allows Ukrainians to feel stability and resilience, it is our point of support in this difficult time,” says Yevhen Kotlyar. He is almost the only researcher in Ukraine studying synagogue murals. When a rocket damaged the stained glass windows of the Kyiv synagogue, it was he who had to restore them. In […]