The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Reuven Asman reported on September 9, 2026, that he continues to work for the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war and is trying to use his contacts in Washington, Israel, and the Jewish world for this purpose. A few weeks ago, at the Central Synagogue of Ukraine in Kyiv, … Read more
38 lists have been submitted for the 26th Knesset elections — from Likud, Eisenkot, and the Bennett-Lapid alliance to the Pirates, Paradise, and the candidate in a crown. But the main question is not about the exotic: several small parties are near the 3.25% threshold, and their results could change the composition of the next … Read more
The Jewish Detachment left a significant mark in history as a symbol of bravery and solidarity between two peoples. In honor of the commander Solomon Laynberg, a street in Lviv was named after him. In 2013, it was proposed to establish a monument to the “Jewish Detachment” in Ternopil, but the project was suspended due … Read more
An additional screening of the documentary film ‘Kuzma: Scary Funny’, dedicated to Andriy Kuzmenko — Kuzma Skryabin, will take place in Haifa. The new session is scheduled for October 4, 2026 at HOT CINEMA in Grand Canyon. After the first screenings in Israel, the organizers opened ticket sales for an additional session in Haifa. Tickets … Read more
Several days of diplomacy ended with a new night of rockets and Shahed drones. Two people died in Kyiv, a market was destroyed near Odesa, and passengers on the Kyiv-Sumy train had to be urgently evacuated. Author: Elena Gunko On the night of September 8, 2026, Russian forces once again launched missiles and drones at … Read more
On September 3, 2026, during a massive Russian air attack, the warehouse of the pharmaceutical company Teva in Ukraine was hit twice. All employees survived, and there were no casualties among them. The company is assessing the damage and trying to prevent disruptions in the supply of medicines. And here is a crucial detail for … Read more
Russian state structures are beginning the digital documentation of monuments related to biblical history, the Second Temple era, and Jewish Jerusalem. However, in Moscow and Ramallah, they are exclusively presented as ‘Palestinian cultural heritage’ and included in a project personally approved by Putin, dedicated to ‘Africa and the Islamic World.’ At first glance, it seems … Read more
The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Moshe Reuven Asman, reported on September 2, 2026, that a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the call sign “Hasid” received a new award and became a full holder of the “Star of Glory.” The wording of the basis is also unusual: the award followed “for the execution … Read more
Before starting, it is important to clarify: this article and its accompanying illustration are created with respect for rabbis, Haredim, and halachic tradition. For someone unfamiliar with the laws of kashrut, the debate about chicken breeds, the structure of their legs, and the continuity of consumption tradition may seem unusual or even amusing. However, behind … Read more
On August 31, 2026, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan gathered the highest political and military leadership for the first time under the Mecca Defense Alliance. For Israel, the question is no longer whether a new bloc exists, but why the war with Iran provided Jerusalem with proof of its value to the Gulf countries—and at … Read more
