In 1734, the founder of Hasidism settled in Tovstom Israel ben EliezerIt is believed that It was here that he received his second name, Baal Shem Tov (abbreviated as Besht) and became known as a tzaddik and healer. In his new article “Ukraine Incognita” revealed little-known facts about the Jewish history of the village of … Read more
A court in Estonia sentenced Israeli citizen Anatoly Privalov, residing in the country, to 6.5 years in prison on charges of espionage for the Russian Federation. The court’s decision was reported by the Estonian public broadcaster ERR. The case concerns cooperation with Russian special services and covers the period since 2016. Case details: cooperation with … Read more
The documentary series Ilya Axelrod “Bridges of Hope”, created for Channel 9, was initially constructed as a journey through the nervous system of the country. Nine episodes. Nine attempts to understand what holds together a society that has experienced the greatest blow in its history. Not staff maps.Not briefings. People who suddenly began to do … Read more
Chronic pain is one of the main reasons people seek medical attention in Israel. Pain in the heel, knee, shoulder, or tendons can last for months or even years, limiting mobility and reducing quality of life. One of the most effective non-drug treatments for such conditions today is shockwave therapy. In Israel, this method is … Read more
In 2025, repatriation from the countries of the former USSR decreased by about half compared to 2024 and fell to the lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. These data were presented at a meeting of the Knesset Committee on Aliyah, Absorption, and Diaspora chaired by Gilad Kariv from the ‘Democrats’ party. The figures look like … Read more
In Kyiv, another “stumbling stone” has been installed — a mini-memorial in honor of the Righteous of Babyn Yar, Petro Chetverikov (a local honorary title within Kyiv’s memory initiatives; not to be confused with the formal title “Righteous Among the Nations” at Yad Vashem — the sources specifically use the term “Righteous of Babyn Yar”). … Read more
The US is pushing for NATO allies not to invite Ukraine and partners from the Indo-Pacific region to formal meetings of the July summit in Ankara. This is reported by Politico citing sources in the alliance. This concerns not only Kyiv but also four official partners — Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea. If … Read more
In Israel, language in legal matters is not just a means of communication. It is a tool for protection. For Russian-speaking immigrants, entrepreneurs, and families, choosing a lawyer who is fluent in both Russian and Hebrew often becomes a decisive factor in the outcome of a case. When a person faces a court, ministry, Ministry … Read more
At the UN Security Council meeting on February 19, 2026, dedicated to criticizing the actions of the Israeli government in Judea and Samaria, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar delivered an emotional and harsh response to the position of the Russian delegation. The Russian representative spoke about international law, occupation, annexation of territories, and the need … Read more
Hanna Andriienko shares the story of transforming a karaoke club into the restaurant “SHO?”, the wave of challenges she faced, and how her project brings together the Ukrainian and Jewish communities in Tel Aviv and Israel. On July 9, 2025, the second episode of the “Balachky” podcast was released on the UDM Israel channel, in … Read more
