Historical Roots of Jewish Surnames in Ukraine: Cultural Ties and Centuries-Old Coexistence — Opinion
Every autumn, the city of Uman in the Cherkasy region of Ukraine becomes a place of pilgrimage for thousands of Jews from all over the world who come to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This event symbolizes not only a religious tradition, but also a deep historical connection between the Jewish people and […]
Vietnam between Moscow and Paris: Rafale as a marker of strategic pivot
Hanoi is considering the possibility of purchasing French fighters, thereby signaling a gradual shift away from its previous dependence on Russian platforms. The potential contract for Dassault Aviation aircraft becomes not just a matter of technology, but an indicator of geopolitical evolution. This involves a possible transition to standards compatible with Western management and maintenance […]
Support for Ukrainian refugees in Israel: DISCO UKRAЇNA will hold a “Valentine’s Party” in Tel Aviv – February 13, 2026
February 13, 2026, in Tel Aviv will host a special edition of DISCO UKRAЇNA — Be My Valentine. The party is timed to Valentine’s Day and will unite the “Ukrainian community” of Israel in a format of dancing, socializing, and live communication. The social component is embedded in the event from the very beginning. Already […]
Moshe Sharett (1894-1965) – Israeli politician, born in Kherson (Ukraine), Prime Minister of Israel. He played a key role in the formation of the State of Israel and was one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence of Israel
Many prominent political leaders Israel, including 2 presidents and 3 prime ministers, come from UkraineOne of such famous natives is Moshe Sharett. In 2018, a memorial plaque to the first head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel and the second prime minister of the country, Moshe Sharet, appeared at the oldest gymnasium in […]
The collection “Islands of Memory” in Ukrainian, English, and Hebrew: how Buchach unites Ukraine, Israel, and Agnon’s literature
On the western map of Ukraine, there is a city whose name has become a symbol of cultural memory — Buchach. It was here that the future Nobel laureate Shmuel Yosef Agnon was born, a writer who combined Jewish spirituality and European philosophy. A century later, this city resonates again — now as the site […]
“Well, shall we go?” – through hiking, the new “Ukrainian” community is discovering Israel – and invites everyone interested
“Well, shall we go?” In Israel, a new non-profit community for lovers of routes, nature, and live communication is rapidly developing. The initiative “Well, shall we go?”, created in November 2025 by “Ukrainians” in a broad cultural sense, gradually unites various Israelis — from new immigrants to those who grew up here but maintain a […]
“Save the treasures from destruction”: Jewish monuments of Ukraine are being digitized before they are destroyed by war
«We are saving the last. We are saving at least through digitization, to preserve the possibility of restoration in the future after the war in Ukraine», notes Prof. Kotlyar in an interview with the UJE portal. On the platform “Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter” (UJE – Ukrainian Jewish Encounter), an article by Israeli journalist Shimon Briman was published […]
“Demolition of memorials = rise of anti-Semitism”: RF pressures Israel — cynical lie under the guise of protecting Holocaust memory; rashism uses the tragedy as a screen for its own aggression
On February 8, 2026, Russian state resources spread a statement by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova that Moscow is “trying to convince” Israel: the dismantling of memorials to Soviet soldiers in Europe is allegedly linked to the rise of anti-Semitism. The quote sounded like this: “We are trying, among other […]
The Place Where Hasidism Was Born: Secrets of the Village of Tovste, Ternopil Region of Ukraine
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 […]
USA – Not an Ally? Why the Thesis of Broken Expectations is Returning to the Agenda Again
In the Ukrainian and Israeli discussion, a harsh thought is increasingly heard: Washington is no longer perceived as a guarantor of automatic support. This does not necessarily reflect the real strategy of the White House, but it shapes the mood of societies and influences political decisions. The conversation is about trust, the price of promises, […]
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Bar Mitzvah in Israel Three Years After Evacuation from Ukrainian Zhitomir from Russian Bombs: The Fate of Jewish Children from Ukraine
Three boys from the Jewish orphanage “Alumim” in Zhytomyr and two of their friends celebrated their bar mitzvah in Ashkelon three years after fleeing from Putin’s aggression. Israel became their new home — they speak Hebrew, study in Chabad schools, and dream about the future despite the trauma of the past. This story is a […]
Trump rushes to June: what the new deadline for negotiations on Ukraine means
Washington wants to see a framework peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine by June. Such a target, according to Kyiv, is being discussed by the American side in closed contacts. This information was disseminated by the portal Axios, citing statements from the Ukrainian leadership. What Zelensky Said President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists: The […]
Jews from Ukraine: Yura Lifshits. How a Kiev resident stopped a train heading to Auschwitz with just one pistol and saved more than a hundred prisoners
In our section “Jews from Ukraine,” we will tell the story of the heroic act of Yuri Lifshits, a Kyiv native who stopped the “death train” heading to Auschwitz and saved over 100 Jews. His story is an example of heroism and courage that continues to inspire people to fight against injustice. On April 19, […]
Council for Peace on Gaza: First meeting scheduled for February 19
In Washington, preparations are underway to launch a new international platform that could influence the course of the war in the Gaza Strip and the balance of power around Israel. The first meeting of the so-called Peace Council is scheduled for February 19. The plans were reported by the portal Axios citing representatives of the […]
“Masks” and People’s Artist of Ukraine Boris Barsky in Israel in February 2026 – the comedy “Romeo and Juliet”
🎭 Announcement: “Masks Show — Romeo and Juliet” — in Israel! The famous Odessa theater “Masks” returns with a tour in Israel with an updated version of the cult production “Romeo and Juliet” — an incredible, bright, funny, and deeply human comedy created based on Shakespeare’s tragedy. In the lead role — People’s Artist of […]
Winter Olympic Games 2026: Snowboarding Reaches Peak Difficulty
Snowboarding at the current Olympics is no longer an “alternative discipline” but a showcase of the sport’s technological evolution. The height of jumps, the number of spins, the risk riders take — everything has increased literally in one cycle. Judges openly say: old programs today don’t even make it to the top finals. The first […]
Odessa awarded the title of Honorary Citizen to Roman Shvartsman, a Holocaust witness, head of the Association of Jewish Prisoners of Ghettoes and Concentration Camps
On September 2, 2025, Odessa Mayor Gennady Trukhanov, on behalf of the entire city, presented Roman Shvartsman with the title of “Honorary Citizen of the City of Odessa”. They congratulate him warmly and in a homely way, calling him “our Romochka”. They emphasize that he truly deserves this award. As is customary in Jewish tradition, […]
Trump changes the negotiation model with Russia and Iran: the military comes to the forefront
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is restructuring the architecture of foreign policy and betting on figures in uniform rather than the classic diplomatic corps. The new configuration has already manifested in contacts with Russia, Iran, and in channels related to the war in Ukraine. The change in approach is reported by Associated Press. […]
She was 100 years old: Righteous Among the Nations Lidia Savchuk – a Ukrainian whom both Hitler’s Nazism and Putin’s Rashism wanted to wipe off the face of the earth
At the beginning of November 2025, in Lucerne, Switzerland, Lidiya Klimovna Savchuk quietly passed away — one of the last living Ukrainian Righteous Among the Nations. She was 100 years old. Not a politician, not a media star — an ordinary woman at first glance, who once said “yes” to another’s life in her youth […]