MaxxPro: How US-Israeli Armor in Ukrainian Battle Really Saves Lives of Ukrainian Defenders
On July 26, 2025, the official website ArmyInform (Ministry of Defense of Ukraine) published a detailed article “American-Israeli Armor in Ukrainian Battle: MaxxPro Upgrade from SSO” about the use of MaxxPro armored vehicles in SSO units of Ukraine. This material directly emphasizes the role of Israeli technologies and the contribution of the Israeli company Plasan […]
“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 […]
Jews from Ukraine: 8 natives of Ukraine depicted on Israeli banknotes
The history of ties between the Jewish people and Ukraine is amazing and multifaceted. The contribution of the natives of Ukrainian lands to the development of the Jewish state is reflected even in the symbols of Israel, such as the national currency – the shekel. Portraits of 8 great personalities born on Ukrainian soil adorn […]
Jews from Ukraine: Chaim Drukman: a life dedicated to the Torah, Israel and the Jewish people
On January 15, 2025 it became known that The Israeli Knesset approved a bill to perpetuate the memory of the outstanding Rabbi Chaim Drukman. Born in 1932 in the Carpathian town of Kuty (now a village in the Kosovo region of the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine), he became one of the key figures of religious […]
nothing — Ukrainian cultural space in Jaffa (Israel): from the laboratory of emotions to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine — video UDM Israel
“We are confident that people who come to such events do not support Russian aggression. We try to cut off those who support the Putin regime.” “If a Russian-language event is organized, then all proceeds from it go to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).” “We don't allow racist crap, and we try to […]
The Place Where Hasidism Was Born: Secrets of the Village of Tovste, Ternopil Region of Ukraine
In 1734, the founder of Hasidism settled in Tovstom Israel ben EliezerIt is believed that It was here that he received his second name, Baal Shem Tov (abbreviated as Besht) and became known as a tzaddik and healer. In his new article “Ukraine Incognita” revealed little-known facts about the Jewish history of the village of […]
Historical Falsification: How Russian Propaganda Obscured Centuries of Peaceful Coexistence between Ukrainians and Jews — UJE
“In fact, insistence on the anti-Semitism of Ukrainians was an important point on the agenda of Moscow propaganda, which then disappeared precisely because it was not successful. However, the slogan of denazification remains and continues to operate.” “Russian culture, one might even say, for the most part the Russian people, which was formed, of course, […]
In Ukraine, the former Pushkin Street in Cherkassy has been renamed in honor of the Righteous Among the Nations Oleksandra Shulezhko
Righteous Among the Nations Oleksandra Shulezhko: How a Ukrainian Woman Saved 102 Children During the Holocaust It is well known that on May 14th, Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance of Ukrainians Who Rescued Jews During World War II. These people were awarded the honorary title of Righteous Among the Nations by the State of […]
Odessa awarded the title of Honorary Citizen to Roman Shvartsman, a Holocaust witness, head of the Association of Jewish Prisoners of Ghettoes and Concentration Camps
On September 2, 2025, Odessa Mayor Gennady Trukhanov, on behalf of the entire city, presented Roman Shvartsman with the title of “Honorary Citizen of the City of Odessa”. They congratulate him warmly and in a homely way, calling him “our Romochka”. They emphasize that he truly deserves this award. As is customary in Jewish tradition, […]
19 Kislev – Hasidic New Year: historical connection between Jewish heritage and Ukraine
The Hasidic New Year is celebrated on the 19th of Kislev and symbolizes spiritual renewal. This day is associated with the release of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi from prison in 1798, which was a turning point for the Hasidic movement. The founder of Hasidism, the Baal Shem Tov, began his activities in the 1730s […]
“Here, eat it, you feed on human flesh”: If Ivan the Terrible had not destroyed Veliky Novgorod: what Russia might have looked like and what the Jews lost
Destroyed Alternative In January 1570, Ivan the Terrible committed not just mass murder. He carried out a civilizational crime — the destruction of Great Novgorod, Russia’s last chance to follow the path of European development. A republic with a veche (popular assembly), elected bodies, developed trade, and religious tolerance was wiped off the map. Muscovy […]
Video: In Ukraine, Hromadske produced a film about Matitiaug Samborsky, the son of the chief rabbi Moshe Asman, who sacrificed his life for Ukraine.
Journalists Hromadske-UA have presented a documentary dedicated to Matitiaug (Anton) Samborsky, the adoptive son of the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Reuven Asman, who died in the summer of 2024 at the front. “This film is not only about my son. He gave his life for Ukraine,” wrote Moshe Asman. The film explores themes of […]
The Failed Russian Project “Memorial in Babin Yar” as a Tool for Manipulating Historical Memory – Yosef Zisels, Head of the Association of Jewish Public Organizations and Communities of Ukraine
Yosif Zisels, a well-known Ukrainian human rights activist and public figure of Jewish descent, told Ukraїner on April 29, 2025, how he opposed the project to create a memorial at Babyn Yar, initiated by Russian businessmen in 2016. This project became the cause of political disagreements and accusations of manipulating history. It is important to […]
“Ukrainian Wall under the Hoop” is going to Israel: Tatyana Yurkevichus signed a contract with “Hapoel” Be’er Sheva
Brief Announcement. Ukrainian basketball player Tatyana Yurkevichus will continue her career in Israel and strengthen the women’s “Hapoel” Be’er Sheva. We analyze her journey, strengths, and the club’s prospects for the new season. Short answer: yes, Ukrainian national team player Tatyana Yurkevichus has signed a contract with the women’s club “Hapoel” Be’er Sheva for the […]
«…אַשְׁרֶ֨יךָ יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל מִ֣י כָמֹ֗וךָ»: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine congratulated Jewish servicemen of Ukraine and the Israel Defense Forces on the holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
October 13, 2025, on the day of two great Jewish holidays — Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine extended greetings to servicemen who practice Judaism. Primarily to Jews serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Defense Forces of Ukraine, as well as to servicemen of […]
Fruitful cooperation between Minister Ben Gvir and the Ambassador of Ukraine – police officers and volunteers from both countries will ensure the safety of pilgrims traveling to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.
Israel and Ukraine have begun joint work to coordinate the organization of Hasidic pilgrimages to Uman, marking a new stage of cooperation between the two countries. Both countries hope that the Hasidic pilgrimage will proceed peacefully and calmly, and they urge pilgrims to consider the security threats in Ukraine due to the Russian war and […]
How support for Israel jeopardized the career of Oleksandr Zinchenko, a player for the Ukrainian national team and “Arsenal,” and disrupted his transfers to top European clubs
Many in Israel do not know the name Oleksandr Zinchenko. But this footballer is the captain of the Ukrainian national team and a player for Arsenal. His post in support of Israel caused an international scandal and disrupted two transfers at once. Who is Oleksandr Zinchenko? Oleksandr Zinchenko was born on December 15, 1996, in […]
In Dnipro Chief Rabbi of Israel and Minister of Religious Affairs: a symbol of support or a diplomatic gesture?
On August 22, 2025, the Dnipropetrovsk region hosted unusual guests. To the city where explosions are heard almost daily came the Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi of Israel Ber Meir Kalman and the Minister of Religious Affairs Michael Moshe Malchieli. The delegation was received by the head of the Regional Military Administration Serhiy Lysak. The visit immediately […]
“This is our land, we are Ukraine” – Peace in exchange for territories: Zelensky made a tough statement
“The answer to the Ukrainian territorial question is already in the Constitution of Ukraine. No one will step back from this and no one will be able to. Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier,” – Zelensky. Peace in exchange for territories: Zelensky made a tough statement President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to reports […]
The Avenue of the Righteous in Babi Yar was damaged as a result of the Russian terrorist attack on Kyiv on July 31, 2025
Hundreds of drones, fire in the night and mourning across Kyiv — Russia is once again attacking not only people but memory itself, damaging the Alley of the Righteous Among the Nations in Babyn Yar. The United Jewish Community of Ukraine reported on the evening of July 31, 2025: “One of the affected sites was […]