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Ukraine at the Center of Global Jewish Education: Ukrainian Schools and Educators Among the Finalists of the Yael Awards 2026

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Ukraine is among the key countries represented among the finalists of the prestigious international Yael Awards 2026, dedicated to outstanding achievements in Jewish education. The list includes educational projects and schools from Kyiv and Mykolaiv, alongside participants from Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. The finalists were announced, reported jpost, … Read more

“Vkorineni”: (Jews, Crimean Tatars, Bulgarians, Hungarians) – the premiere of a documentary film about “national communities and indigenous peoples of Ukraine” took place in Ukraine

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Film “Vkorineni” (Russian: “Rooted”) is the first project of the Post Bellum Ukraine team, dedicated to preserving the history of small national communities of Ukraine. Based on interviews recorded in 2024 in cities such as Lviv, Odessa and Belgorod-Dnestrovsky, the film reveals the fates of representatives of four national communities – Crimean Tatars, Bulgarians, Jews … Read more

Jewish Soldiers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Why the War in Ukraine Has Not “Left the Front Pages” for Them – The Jerusalem Post

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On January 15, 2026, the Israeli publication The Jerusalem Post published (Eng.) a report by journalist Michael Starr about Jewish servicemen who continue to fight as part of the Ukrainian army, while “the attention of the world audience increasingly shifts to other crises” – original. The main idea of the material is simple and harsh: … Read more

Ukrainian classics in Hebrew: “Every city has its own character and rights” by Grigory Skovoroda has already been translated by the “Nemala נְמָלָה” project as part of the Translate Ukraine 2025 program

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In 2025, Israel will continue to support the translation of Ukrainian literary works. Among them is the “Anthology of Ukrainian Poetry” (Volume I), which includes the works of classics from Hryhorii Skovoroda to Ivan Franko. This project won a tender for translation and publication and was selected for inclusion in the Translate Ukraine 2025 program. … Read more

For over 60 years, Jews have been asking to recognize Ukrainian Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky as Righteous Among the Nations – history

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We remember Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky — a renowned Ukrainian, recognized as a savior of Jews both in the Jewish community of Ukraine and in Israel. However, he still does not hold the title of Righteous Among the Nations. The story of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky is shared in our section “!! History and Facts” because his … Read more

Creative meeting with Ayder Muzhdabaev — journalist and voice of Crimean Tatar Ukraine. Tel Aviv · January 29, 2026

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A creative meeting with Aider Muzhdabaev — a Crimean Tatar journalist and media manager who has been living and working in Ukraine since 2015 and publicly addresses topics of Crimea, war, propaganda, and social responsibility — will be held in Tel Aviv. When: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 19:00. Where: Ukrainian Cultural Center is part of … Read more

Jews from Ukraine: David Horowitz. From a young idealist from Drohobych to the first president of the central bank of Israel –

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David Horowitz is a name that represents an incredible journey from the small town of Drohobych on the territory of modern Ukraine to the leadership of the financial system of the state of Israel. His life’s journey, full of challenges and achievements, continues to inspire generations. David Horowitz was born on February 15, 1899 in … Read more