- August 20, 2025
- 11:02 am
- Israel
In Jaffa on August 22, 2025, there will be a big evening dedicated to Ukraine’s Independence Day — dancing, music, a bar and charity collections for the Ukrainian army. NAnews – News of Israel explains why this is important right now.
When a holiday becomes a symbol
This year Ukraine celebrates 34 years of independence — the official holiday falls on August 24, but in Jaffa it will be celebrated in advance, on Friday, August 22, 2025, so that more people can come and share this day together.
This event takes place against the background of already three years of full-scale Russian aggression, from which Ukraine is defending itself, protecting its right to freedom and territorial integrity. Defending the country are not only Ukrainians, but also representatives of other nationalities, including the Jewish community of Ukraine, which has actively supported the army and civilians since the first days of the war.
Why here
Hatsorfim 29, Nothing: place without commitment — this is not just an address. It is a creative space in Jaffa where the walls do not dictate rules, and the atmosphere is created by the people themselves. Among ancient streets and the scent of the Mediterranean Sea, evenings are held here that remain long in the memory.
Organizer — Roman Shulman. His projects always go beyond the “party” format. This time he combines the joy of the holiday with concrete help for those who need it.
Tickets
Registration is required — this way you can account for the number of guests and make the evening comfortable.
- standard: welcome drink, access to the bar and entertainment.
- premium: same, plus one cocktail at the bar.
- patron: full package, as well as a donation for the needs of the UAV reconnaissance of the AFU.
Details on the event page from the organizers – https://www.facebook.com/events/24217516877898405/
Donations and their importance
The charitable element of the holiday is not a formality. The Patron ticket already includes a donation for the needs of the UAV reconnaissance of the AFU, but this collection is not limited to it. During the evening, each guest will be able to make an additional contribution to help the Ukrainian army.
All funds will go to specific purposes — equipment that helps the military track enemy movements and protect positions. This technology often saves lives at the front.
The organizers emphasize: even a small donation matters. In conditions where Ukraine has been repelling a full-scale invasion for the third year, support from friends abroad becomes an important moral and material resource.
The contribution of the Jewish community living in Israel is not just help, it is a manifestation of solidarity and shared values.
How the evening will go
- Contests with prizes and laughter, where not only speed but also a sense of humor matters.
- Karaoke on the square in Jaffa — a chance to sing your favorite song under the stars.
- DJ sets that will keep the hall moving until late at night.
- Bar with cocktails and drinks, including signature recipes.
- Dancing to hits familiar in Kyiv and Tel Aviv.
- Live communication — an opportunity to meet old friends or make new ones.
When having fun means resisting
On such days you often hear: “Now is a difficult time in Israel and Ukraine. What kind of celebration?” But that is exactly why this evening is important. A holiday is not an escape from reality, but a way to preserve strength, inspiration and faith.
NAnews – News of Israel has already written that in times of crisis, cultural events become points of support. They remind us: life goes on, and even in difficult conditions we have the right to joy and the right to be together.
Israel and Ukraine: a thread that cannot be broken
Many Jews born in Ukraine live in Israel. For many, this evening will become a bridge between the past and the present. In Jaffa, by the sea, someone will remember Dnipro, Lviv, Kharkiv or Odesa, and someone — their first days in Israel.
Such meetings strengthen the connection between communities, and therefore between countries. After all, shared history and shared values are much stronger than distances.
A quote that sets the mood
“If you thought we would leave you without a party — think again!” — the words of the organizers sound like an invitation and a challenge. It is a challenge to gray weekdays and fatigue, a reminder that joy can and should be created by ourselves.
Why you should go
- To see Jaffa in a festive light.
- To hear the music you sang at home long before moving.
- To support Ukraine with real action.
- To become part of a story that will later be remembered.
Ukraine’s Independence Day in Jaffa – August 22, 2025 is not just a date. It is an evening when different cultures, languages and destinies meet in one hall. When fun coexists with serious meaning.
And perhaps years later, someone will remember that it was here that they felt: music, laughter and solidarity can be weapons no worse than loud slogans.
Details on the event page from the organizers – https://www.facebook.com/events/24217516877898405/
