«…אַשְׁרֶ֨יךָ יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל מִ֣י כָמֹ֗וךָ»: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine congratulated Jewish servicemen of Ukraine and the Israel Defense Forces on the holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
October 13, 2025, on the day of two great Jewish holidays — Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine extended greetings to servicemen who practice Judaism. Primarily to Jews serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Defense Forces of Ukraine, as well as to servicemen of […]
“Ukrainian Participation” at the 41st Haifa Film Festival. From October 5 to 14, 2025
When October descends on the Carmel Mountains, Haifa transforms into a city of light, film reels, and long queues at the halls. From October 5 to 14, 2025, the 41st International Film Festival takes place here — the oldest and largest in Israel, an event where the voices of the East and West sound in […]
Putin is losing influence in the Middle East, reports The Guardian
Vladimir Putin announced the “Russia — Arab World” summit, which was supposed to highlight Moscow’s influence in the Middle East. However, attention was drawn to Egypt, where Donald Trump led peace talks on Gaza, reports Peter Sauer from The Guardian. Fading Influence Only two leaders responded to the summit in Moscow: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa […]
The Guardian called Putin’s new defeat a “disgrace”
Russia, weakened by the conflict with Ukraine, is losing its position on the international stage. The recent cancellation of the Russian-Arab summit in Moscow has become a symbol of the waning of its influence in the Middle East. Failed Summit According to The Guardian, the summit, which was supposed to strengthen Russia’s position in the […]
For the first time, an Orthodox Jewish chaplain has headed the chaplaincy service of a regular unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On October 13, 2025, the United Jewish Community of Ukraine reported that Junior Lieutenant Rabbi Yakov Sinyakov (Yakov Pinchas) was appointed head of the chaplaincy service of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces of Ukraine. Sinyakov is the first Orthodox Jewish chaplain in the structure of the Ukrainian defense forces. Before […]
Trump and Zelensky will discuss US-Ukraine relations, security, and support in the war with Russia
On Friday, October 17, 2025, a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky will take place at the White House. This event attracts the attention not only of politicians but also of analysts who are trying to understand what signals might be sent to Russia. Political Scene Trump, known for his eccentric style, often turns […]
Trump’s plan in Gaza succeeded. Question: how will this affect Ukraine?
The signing of the peace agreement by the leaders of the USA, Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt opens a new chapter in the history of the Middle East. This document, aimed at ending the Arab-Israeli and Palestinian-Israeli conflicts, offers a vision of a future where peace and prosperity become a reality. The active phase of the […]
Zelensky revoked the citizenship of three Ukrainian figures
Gennady Trukhanov, Oleg Tsarev, and Sergei Polunin have been stripped of Ukrainian citizenship. This decision was announced on October 13, 2023, by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, who noted that these individuals were found to have Russian passports. Event Details At a briefing on “Telegram,” Zelensky reported that the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) […]
In Ukraine, the film “Second Wind” was released — about 5 veterans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who lost limbs in the war with Russia and ascended Kilimanjaro on prosthetics; the project was initiated by a Jewish-Ukrainian-American philanthropist.
In October 2025, the documentary film “Second Wind” by director Maria Kondakova was released in Ukraine — a story about people who have gone through war, loss, and rehabilitation but have not lost the ability to dream. The film tells the story of five Ukrainian defenders who climbed to the summit of Kilimanjaro — despite […]
In Ukraine, the film “Second Wind” was released — about 5 veterans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who lost limbs in the war with Russia and climbed Kilimanjaro on prosthetics; the project was initiated by a Jewish-Ukrainian-American philanthropist.
In October 2025, the documentary film “Second Wind” by director Maria Kondakova was released in Ukraine — a story about people who have gone through war, loss, and rehabilitation but have not lost the ability to dream. The film tells the story of five Ukrainian defenders who climbed to the summit of Kilimanjaro — despite […]