Support for Ukrainian refugees in Israel: DISCO UKRAЇNA will hold a “Valentine’s Party” in Tel Aviv – February 13, 2026
February 13, 2026, in Tel Aviv will host a special edition of DISCO UKRAЇNA — Be My Valentine. The party is timed to Valentine’s Day and will unite the “Ukrainian community” of Israel in a format of dancing, socializing, and live communication. The social component is embedded in the event from the very beginning. Already […]
The story of Dmitry Fialka, a children’s coach of “Maccabi Be’er Sheva,” who died defending Ukraine in the International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
He was born in Lviv, became an Israeli citizen, coached children at “Maccabi Be’er Sheva,” served in the IDF, and then returned to Ukraine — and to a war that was not of his choosing. He voluntarily joined the “Right Sector”, helped train recruits, later signed a contract with the UAF and commanded a platoon […]
Irena Maman: how a seamstress, a repatriate from Ukraine, became a heroine for soldiers in Northern Israel, despite shelling and financial difficulties
Irena Mamana repatriate from Zhitomir (Ukraine), became a real heroine of northern Israel. She sews bulletproof vests, repairs uniforms and helps soldiers, forgetting about herself, despite the shelling and financial difficulties. Her story was told Nikita Aronov on the Israeli portal “Details“. Irena Maman is one of five returnees honored on November 7 for their […]
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 […]
An Israeli photographer creates a project dedicated to Ukrainian women in Israel. Models pose in traditional Ukrainian costumes against the backdrop of Israeli cities, uniting the culture and history of the two nations.
Photo project by Israeli photographer Olga Savinadedicated Ukrainian women in Israelbecame not only a way to preserve cultural heritage, but also a bridge between two peoples. Models dressed in traditional Ukrainian costumes pose against the backdrop of Israeli cities, creating a visual story that unites past and present. “I would like to do a series […]
Video: Ukrainian Community in Israel: Language, Politics, and Breaking with Russian Narratives. Michael Goldstein – UDM Israel – “Balachki” #4
NAnews presents a review of the podcast “BalachkI” with Michael Goldstein. The Ukrainian community in Israel and key topics — language, politics, volunteering, barriers for Russians, and relations between Ukraine and Israel. The Ukrainian community in Israel: language, politics and breaking away from Russian narratives NAnews presents a new review: premiere of the 4th episode […]
Mordechai Kreuser: an Israeli citizen who has been feeding internally displaced people free kosher meals in Ukraine for 3 years – video
“This is my way of saying thank you to G-d that we have food and shelter,” – says Mordechai. The story of Mordechai Kreuser is a shining example of human solidarity and selflessness. An Israeli citizen who came to Transcarpathia to revive the Jewish community became a savior for thousands of Ukrainian immigrants. For the […]
From the war in Ukraine to the war in Israel: repatriates from Ukraine became volunteers in Israel – the story of 3 families of new repatriates
The events in Ukraine led some people, having survived the war, to decide to start a new life in Israel. Despite the difficulties they experienced in their homeland, they became volunteers in Israel. One of the repatriates shares his experience: “After the events of October 7, memories of the hell we went through in Ukraine […]
Officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine “Hasid” received the international IPA award: what is known about the fighter and why he was recognized
International Police Association awarded a Ukrainian Armed Forces officer The International Police Association (IPA), uniting law enforcement officers from more than 70 countries, awarded its medal to an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the call sign “Hasid”. This was reported by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine (FJCU) and the publication […]
Video: Regina Shafir. The woman who draws the war in Ukraine. – “Best Radio of Israel”
January 12, 2025 on the air of Lera Galitsina’s program on “Best Radio of Israel” featured a special guest — artist, animator, and cultural attaché of the Israeli Embassy in Ukraine Regina Shafir. In the interview, she talked about her unique mission in Ukraine, the challenges of war, the promotion of Israeli culture, and personal […]
More than 100,000 shekels have already been collected in Israel to help Ukraine — the collection for “Points of Invincibility” continues
The initiative Israeli Friends of Ukraine (“Israeli Friends of Ukraine”) reported that on January 29, 2026, within one week, they managed to raise 100,275 shekels for humanitarian support for Ukraine. The organizers emphasized separately: the result was achieved without advertising — only through reposts and publicity. The collected amount is allocated for the needs of […]
Superhero “like from ‘Fauda'” in the war against Russia: Israeli veteran on the banks of the Dnieper
Original author: Israeli journalist Shimon Briman. At NAnews / Israel News we carefully retell the main points and recommend reading the full material from the author. From the author on September 12, 2025: “How an Israeli🇮🇱 commando from ‘Fauda’ fights for Ukraine🇺🇦, performing feats of such magnitude that a Hollywood action movie could be made. […]
American Jewish volunteer in shock: on the front lines in Ukraine – solidarity and support for Jews, in New York – hatred and anti-Israel hysteria. NY Post report

American Jewish drone operator Sam Nahins, who volunteered in Ukraine, told the NY Post why he felt safer on the front lines than among antisemitic slogans in New York. The article features his perspective on Ukrainian-American brotherhood and the unique role of Help is on WayUA. New York Post: An American Jew Found Respect in […]
UkraYiddish – The project of Jewish musician Oles Volynchik revives the unique cultural heritage of Ukraine and Israel through music – video
Project “УкраЇдиш” (UkraYiddish), created by the Jewish musician Oles Volynchik, became a symbol of the interaction of two great cultures – Ukrainian and Jewish. Through music and song translations, he creates a unique space where tradition and modernity intertwine. As part of its project, music translates Ukrainian songs into Yiddish and Jewish songs into Ukrainian. […]
During the period of martial law, Ukraine received medical humanitarian aid worth ₴21.52 billion, including from Israel – Ministry of Health of Ukraine
During the period of martial law, Ukraine received medical humanitarian aid worth more than 21.52 billion hryvnias. This data was published by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on January 2, 2025. Behind the dry numbers is the real work of the healthcare system in wartime conditions, where each delivery means saved lives. Since the […]
December 5 is International Volunteer Day: we thank the heroes who are changing the world!
December 5th is celebrated annually International Volunteer Day – a holiday of people who selflessly help society. Their contributions cannot be measured: Volunteers save lives, support those in need, and create light even in the darkest times. This day became especially important for such countries as Ukraine and Israelwhere the help of volunteers plays a […]
When a small meeting turns into a big story: five years of “Ukrainian Meetings in Israel” – video
Project “Ukrainian Gatherings in Israel” celebrated its 5th anniversary and on November 26, 2025, released a special video — a large anniversary interview about the team’s journey, the development of the initiative, support for Ukraine, and the role of the Ukrainian community in Israel. Participants in the release include: Ulyana Dryuchkova — co-founder of the […]
In Israel, a new training course for Ukrainian specialists in public safety, traumatology, and disaster aftermath management has started.
Sometimes the most important lessons happen not in classrooms, but in life.A world weary of news about wars and destruction increasingly seeks answers in those countries that know not only how to survive but also how to maintain humanity. Israel is one of those countries. Here, every day is a reminder of the fragility of […]
Israeli artist has already painted the 10th bomb shelter for Ukrainian children, now in Sumy
Sumy, Ukraine — October 16, 2025. In the city of Sumy, Israeli artist Zoya Sever completed the painting of the tenth bomb shelter. The project, created in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel in Kyiv, became not just an act of kindness — but a real bridge between Israel and Ukraine. Once it was an […]
1,541 smiles in 10 days: Jewish volunteers organized a holiday for children of Ukraine that will be remembered for a long time

Volunteers from Jewish organizations brought joy to 1,541 children in 16 cities across Ukraine — this remarkable result became the main outcome of a nationwide initiative dedicated to International Children’s Day. The campaign lasted nearly ten days (from June 1 to 10, 2025) and became a vivid example of how Jewish and Ukrainian communities together […]