After Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Ukraine opens a consular office in Haifa – history of the issue
Ukraine Officially Returns to Haifa: after 11 years of absence, a consular representation will once again appear here. NAnews – Israel News reports on how the network of Ukrainian diplomatic missions in Israel has evolved from 1991 to the present day. What we will cover in this article: Diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Israel were […]
“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 […]
Jews from Ukraine: Yura Lifshits. How a Kiev resident stopped a train heading to Auschwitz with just one pistol and saved more than a hundred prisoners

In our section “Jews from Ukraine,” we will tell the story of the heroic act of Yuri Lifshits, a Kyiv native who stopped the “death train” heading to Auschwitz and saved over 100 Jews. His story is an example of heroism and courage that continues to inspire people to fight against injustice. On April 19, […]
Jews from Ukraine: Moshe Segal from Poltava, the man who was arrested for blowing the shofar in Jerusalem on Yom Kippur
The story of Moshe (Moshe-Tzvi) Segal is the trajectory from Poltava to Jerusalem. Youth in the Ukrainian Jewish environment, strict study routine, and the first Zionist circles turn into a public gesture of freedom at the Western Wall on Yom Kippur in 1930. He gave the final sound of the shofar — tekiah gedolah — […]
Jews from Ukraine: Barbra Streisand – from Ukrainian Berezhany to two Oscars and Ambassador of UNITED24 Zelensky and sponsorship of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem #евреїзакраїни

Barbra Streisand is one of the most renowned Jewish artists in the world, born into a poor family from Berezhany (Galicia, Ukraine), whose ancestors emigrated to the United States in search of a better life. Having won two Oscars, she uses her fame and resources to support Ukraine and Israel — that’s why we feature […]
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Why is your support important? Greetings, dear readers! NAnews (Nikk.Agency) is a project created by Israelis with Ukrainian roots. We write about what we believe is truly important, and it concerns both Israelis with Ukrainian roots, all residents of Israel, the Jewish community of Ukraine, Ukrainians, and all decent people. We do not just publish […]
Israeli project “немалаנְמָלָה”: Enthusiasts connect Ukrainian and Jewish literature through translations, creating a cultural bridge between Israel and Ukraine
Project “немалаנְמָלָה” is a unique initiative aimed at bringing two cultures closer together through fiction. The main objective of the project is to translate works from Ukrainian into Hebrew and from Hebrew into Ukrainian. The initiators of the project are Asaf Bartov And Natalia Timkiv is an Israeli-Ukrainian family for whom it is important to […]
Whose is the Alexander Courtyard in Jerusalem after all? And will Netanyahu be able to “uphold the interests of the State of Israel” in this case?
“Wait, doesn’t all the land in Israel belong to the state? How then is it transferred to someone?” This is the most common and absolutely logical question. And the short answer to it is — no, not all the land in Israel belongs to the state. … Let’s say right away, in Israel, a petition/open […]
The attack by the Russian Federation on February 3 cost $324.8 million, which could have improved depressed regions – GUR
The night strike by Russia on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on February 3 cost 324.8 million US dollars. This was reported by the Main Intelligence Directorate. According to Ukrainian intelligence, this amount is comparable to the actual budgets of Russia’s depressed regions — the money could have been spent not on missiles, but on changing the […]
Ukraine is freezing — let’s save with warmth! “Israeli Friends of Ukraine” are raising funds for “Points of Invincibility” — urgently
The collection is organized by the initiative “Israeli Friends of Ukraine” with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in Israel Russia continues its military aggression against Ukraine not only on the front but also in cities — with strikes on energy and critical infrastructure. It is Russian aggression and targeted attacks on civilian infrastructure […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Underground Jerusalem: The Pilgrims’ Road from the Second Temple era opens in the city
In Jerusalem, one of the longest-running archaeological projects of recent decades has been completed. After nearly twenty years of research, the Pilgrims’ Road — a stepped street about two thousand years old, directly connected to the religious and urban life of the Second Temple era — is opening for public access. This is a route […]
“Doré Chee” – a live musical journey where Ukrainian word meets trip-hop, prog-groove, ethnic, and improvisation – Haifa, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv in January 2025
“The decision was spontaneous — without long announcements, literally a week before the concert. We were also pushed by what continues to happen in Ukraine. Therefore, part of the proceeds from the concert will go to support the children’s fund in Ukraine — ‘Corporation of Monsters’.” The program is performed in Ukrainian. “This is a […]
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 […]
Yiddish Including – Ukraine Starts Developing Strategy for Preserving and Developing Endangered Languages

In Ukraine, work has begun on developing a strategy for the preservation and development of languages at risk of extinction. One such language is Yiddish, which holds immense significance for the Jewish community in Ukraine and worldwide. This is reported by The State Service of Ukraine for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience (DESS). Which languages […]
On May 14, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Remembrance of Ukrainians who saved Jews during World War II

May 14 in Ukraine is celebrated as the Day of Memory for Ukrainians Who Saved Jews During World War II. This day highlights the courage and self-sacrifice of thousands of Ukrainians who risked their lives to save Jews from Nazi genocide. This is not just a historical date — it holds deep significance for the […]
Video: UA Code. Olga Brodskaya is the founder of the first Ukrainian-speaking Israeli community “Prostir”
In the new episode of the channel UA Code — an interesting interview with Olga Brodskaya, the founder of the first Ukrainian-speaking Jewish community “Prostir” in Tel Aviv. The video was published on March 12, 2025, in the series “Know Our People” Episode No. 4. Olga Brodskaya Host, editing – Elena Ginzburg. Filming, sound – […]
Moscow as a checkpoint: why the President of Syria flew to Putin again
President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Moscow. The Syrian leader’s plane landed at Vnukovo airport. The visit is taking place without external pomp, but at a moment that makes it politically significant. The key topic of the talks is the future of the Russian military presence in Syria. At the center of al-Sharaa’s meetings […]
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, […]