- December 21, 2025
- 4:01 am
- Video
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 – Alex Ginzburg. Haifa, Israel.
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The UA Code channel introduces viewers to people from Ukraine who are adapting and starting a new life in Israel, sharing their experiences and creating projects that help others.
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What was discussed in this video:
- Experiences of repatriates
Olga shares her personal experience of moving to Israel, the problems new arrivals face, and how important it is to have a place where one can feel at home. The “Prostir” community helps solve these problems. - Volunteer experience: helping children affected by war
Olga talks about how she helped children affected by the war, both in Ukraine and in Israel. In Ukraine, she was part of a group of volunteers who organized camps for children who experienced the war. In Israel, she continued to work with children, supporting those who found themselves in difficult situations, helping them adapt and find support in this new world. - Support for repatriates
An important part of the “Prostir” project is psychosocial support, creating a space where people can find mutual understanding and support, especially in difficult times. - Ukraine and Israel
Olga discusses mutual support between Ukraine and Israel, especially after the start of the full-scale war. How Ukrainians in Israel united to support each other. - The future of “Prostir”
The project currently exists on a volunteer basis, and Olga hopes that support and sponsors will soon be found for its further development. - And much more
Olga shares her personal experience of volunteering, integration, and cultural issues faced by people from Ukraine in Israel, as well as the importance of maintaining connections to their native culture while adapting to new realities.
Prostir Community: Cultural and Social Space in Israel
Prostir is the first Ukrainian-speaking Jewish youth community in Israel. Olga will explain how she created a unique community that combines Jewish traditions, Ukrainian culture, and Israeli reality.
The community started in the fall of 2024 with the support of Israeli Friends of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Tel Aviv.
The community’s motto: “We preserve our Ukrainian ‘I’, explore our Jewish ‘I’, and create our Israeli ‘I’.
This is a space for communication and mutual support for those who find themselves in a new country.
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#NAnews‼️:
Olga Brodskaya continues to inspire not only those from Ukraine but also anyone who faces challenges when moving to another country. This project is an example of how support and mutual help can be the foundation for successful adaptation in Israel.
Our goal is to bring important stories to you and share them with those who need inspiration. Olga and her team are doing incredible work, creating a space where everyone can feel important and valued
