Ukrainian books overcame difficulties and reached Israel: on October 17, 2026, they will be presented in Jaffa
A new batch of Ukrainian books for children and adults has reached Israel, despite delays, delivery issues, and losses. On October 17, 2026, the literature will be presented at the book stand of the ‘Ukrainian Meeting of Gratitude’ in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Visitors will be offered to get acquainted with the new editions and participate in […]
“We ask you for salvation”: May 16 – 3 years since the appeal of a Jewish Azov fighter to the Israeli government: “On the ruins of the Azovstal plant, there are Jews like you and me”
The defense of Azovstal lasted from March 18 to May 16, 2022, on the territory of the Mariupol Metallurgical Plant “Azovstal”. It took place as part of the battle for Mariupol during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russian forces besieged the plant for a long time, and on May 16, 2022, the Ukrainian garrison surrendered […]
25 years of the Tel Aviv – Novosibirsk flight: Ukrainian S-200, 51 dead Israelis, Kuchma’s apologies and compensations that are forgotten today
On October 4, 2001, a Tu-154 of Sibir Airlines, flying from Ben Gurion Airport to Novosibirsk, was lost over the Black Sea. An international technical investigation concluded that the aircraft was hit by a Ukrainian S-200 missile during exercises. All 78 people on board died, including 51 Israeli citizens. 25 years later, Russian media are […]
Chernivtsi Day 2026 in Tel Aviv: maritours, forshmak, Bukovina stories and dances – October 4
On October 4, 2026, the “Day of Chernivtsi 2026” will be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Tel Aviv. This time, the organizers offer to get to know the city not only through its history, old photographs, and stories — but also literally by taste. Author: R.Verter The evening program includes a story about […]
“Jewish Heritage”: A special nomination Wiki Loves Monuments 2026 has started in the Ukrainian Wikipedia
From the old synagogue and overgrown cemetery to the house already destroyed by war: in Ukraine, the ‘Jewish Heritage’ — a special nomination of Wiki Loves Monuments — has begun. For Israelis, this may be significantly closer than it seems. The huge list includes places associated with cities, towns, and families from which a large […]
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 […]
Moshe Asman was threatened with murder: the police and the SBU of Ukraine reacted harshly to anti-Semitic calls
Ukrainian law enforcement identified the author of publications calling for violence against Jews and the arson of synagogues. The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Moshe Reuven Asman, thanked the SBU and the National Police for ensuring that anti-Semitic threats did not remain just ‘words on the internet’. Author: R.Verter On September 29, 2026, Kyiv police reported […]
85 years since the tragedy of Babi Yar: Yad Vashem on September 29, 2026, will unite the memory of Israel, Ukraine, and immigrants from Ukraine
On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, a memorial event will be held at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem to mark the 85th anniversary of the mass killings at Babi Yar. According to Yad Vashem’s own wording, it is dedicated to the memory of the Jewish community of Ukraine who perished during the Holocaust. On the official event […]
“Registration” by Glukhovsky: why the novel about the price of human life sparked controversy among Russians – and what does Israel have to do with it
On September 17, 2026, Dmitry Glukhovsky, the author of the famous “Metro 2033,” published a new novel “Registration.” He posted it in full, for free, on his own Telegram channel. The book about the pregnant girlfriend of a Russian contract soldier trying to urgently register a marriage gradually turns into a story about money, war, […]
“The Jews stole everything and fled to Israel”: how Russian propaganda is spinning an anti-Semitic narrative around Ukraine
“You know, it’s a bit ****ing annoying. From all social networks, from all TV channels, and from all toilets, they are talking about how “the green servants of the Jewish people have stolen everything and fled to Israel,” about how “Jews are good at corruption,” and about who is a Hasid and who is a […]