Month: January 2026

A large-scale study of Jewish culture in Ukraine launched in Kyiv The official opening of a large-scale interdisciplinary project “Jewish Heritage in Ukraine: Interdisciplinary Reflections through the Prism of Archival Documents, Culture, History, and Literature” took place within the walls of the National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy” (NaUKMA) — an initiative that brings together historians, … Read more

Ukraine is a country where many cultures are intertwined. Pay attention to surnames that have both Ukrainian and Jewish roots – their history reflects centuries-old coexistence and mutual influence. Ukrainian-Jewish roots: what do surnames hide? Introduction In Ukraine, there are often surnames that can simultaneously indicate Ukrainian and Jewish roots. This phenomenon is the result … Read more

Haifa knows and honors a modest heroine — a native of Zolochiv (Lviv region, Ukraine). On February 12, 2025, she turned 90 years old. In the Righteous Among the Nations Garden in Haifa, where 20 memorial stones bear the names of those who saved Jews and once lived in the city, Yaroslava Levytska remains the … Read more

The night attack by Russia on Ukraine coincided with diplomatic contacts in Abu Dhabi and became a direct signal: strikes are being carried out not only on cities but also on the negotiation process itself. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha, commenting on the shelling on the night … Read more

“We held the premieres of this film in Israel a year ago. And now, due to numerous requests, we are doing a repeat screening. (Tickets and details to follow)” – write the organizers. February 3, 2026 = Tel Aviv. Remember: every ticket purchased is your contribution to the development of Ukrainian cinema! “You, Cosmos” in … Read more

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 … Read more

On July 16, 1990, the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR of the 12th convocation adopted the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Ukraine — a crucial document that proclaimed the supremacy and independence of the Ukrainian republic within its territory. The declaration did not immediately announce secession from the USSR but established the priority of … Read more

Heading ‘Jews from Ukraine’ on the website NAnews #JewsofUkraine reveals inspiring stories of outstanding Jews whose destinies and achievements connect Ukraine and Israel In Ukraine, a memorial sign was installed on the facade of the house in Odessa at 9 Malaya Arnautskaya Street, where Chaim Bialik lived in 1907. The Jewish community of Ukraine shaped … Read more

Many prominent political leaders Israel, including 2 presidents and 3 prime ministers, come from UkraineOne of such famous natives is Moshe Sharett. In 2018, a memorial plaque to the first head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel and the second prime minister of the country, Moshe Sharet, appeared at the oldest gymnasium in … Read more

Touching footage remembered by all of Ukraine: Exactly three years ago, the Defense Forces liberated Kherson. On November 11, 2022, Ukrainian troops entered the city, where they were greeted by locals with blue and yellow flags — the very ones that had been hidden from the occupiers. These fearless people immediately showed Putin’s army that … Read more