Europe tests independence: a week of decisions for the EU and Ukraine
The European Union is entering a series of meetings that affect not only budgets and the wording of final statements. The question is posed more harshly: is the European Union capable of acting as an independent force in a world where guarantees no longer seem automatic. The discussion about the future of defense, economy, and […]
Jews from Ukraine: Aaron David Gordon – Ukrainian roots of the Zionist ideologist and the history of “Gordonia”
Aaron David Gordon – Ukrainian Jew, philosopher and ideologist of working Zionism. His ideas inspired the youth in Alia and the creation of kibbutsev in Palestine. The history of the path from the Zhytomyr region to Dgania in our constant column “Jews from Ukraine“. Childhood and youth in Troyanov Aaron David Gordon Born on June […]
“Lapis Trubetskoy” in Israel in February 2026: a band for whom music has become a form of resistance against the autocratic regimes of Belarus and Russia
In 2014, Sergey Mikhalok actively supported the Euromaidan and the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine, which caused a negative reaction and a series of bans from Russia and Belarus. In 2015, the artist received Ukrainian citizenship and a residence permit. In 2020, he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine (2020). In February […]
And in Ukrainian: Ose Haim service — tickets for concerts, performances and cultural events in Israel
Ose Haim – Ticketing Service in Israel, where you can purchase event tickets in English! Concerts, theater performances, cinema, and educational events – choose and book easily. Where to Buy Tickets for Concerts and Shows in Israel? Ose Haim Offers Service in English! Israel is a country where culture unites people of different nationalities. Concerts, […]
Israel is ready for an independent strike: Iran is approaching the limit
The signal sounded without public ultimatums, but was heard by everyone it was addressed to. Israel notified the USA: if Iran approaches the critical point in the development of its missile program, Jerusalem reserves the right to act without hesitation. This is not about hypotheses or diplomatic formulations for the protocol. Military scenarios are being […]
Ukrainian Jews have historically spoken Russian. The war is changing this.
Three rabbis were sitting at breakfast in the Tsori Gilod synagogue of this city, discussing Russia’s war against the country where they work in a mix of Yiddish, Hebrew, and Russian. They named their hometowns as Luhansk, Lviv, and Dnipro — the Russian names of Ukrainian cities that made international headlines after Russia’s invasion of […]
Video: “Know Ours”. Pavel Galich. Video project UA Code about Ukrainians and Ukrainian Jews who are from Ukraine and for Ukraine here in Israel.
“Know Ours” – a new video project already on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UA-code. This is a project about Ukrainians and Ukrainian Jews who are from Ukraine and for Ukraine here in Israel . Co-author of the project Katerina Trushik: “We decided to create a Ukrainian YouTube channel in Israel – and our interview section “Know Ours”! This […]
“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 […]
Ephraim Katzir (Katchalski), the 4th President of Israel, a native of Kyiv, was also a writer, journalist, and public figure.
Ukrainian-Jewish relations are rich in shared pages of history and outstanding individuals who played a significant role in the establishment and development of the State of Israel. Ephraim Katzir (Katchalski) This includes Ephraim Katzir (Katchalski) – a native of Kyiv, an outstanding biophysicist, and an influential Israeli politician, the fourth President of Israel. Born in […]
Exhibition “This is (not) my war”: Ukrainian artists in Israel speak about the impossibility of neutrality – from January 15 to February 26, 2026, Bat Yam
(original: “This is (not) my war / זו (לא) מלחמה שלי”) On January 15, 2026, a group exhibition of Ukrainian artists living and working in Israel opens in Bat Yam. The project “This is (not) my war” is an open invitation to a conversation about war as a common experience and shared responsibility, where neutrality […]
Jewish defender of Ukraine Zvi Hirsch from Odessa died in battle for Ukraine – he dreamed of a restaurant, but chose the front
NAnews presents a news overview of the story of Tzvi Hirsh (Grigory), a 32-year-old soldier of the 34th Separate Coastal Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who died defending Ukraine on the Kherson front line. His death is not just a tragedy — it is a symbol of unity between the Jewish and […]
On December 11, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Remembrance of Crimean Crimeans and Jews of Crimea – victims of Nazism.
In 1939, according to the census, 65,452 Jews lived in Crimea, of which more than 7 thousand were Crimeans. According to historical estimates, about 40 thousand Jews and Crimeans became victims of the Nazis in Crimea. After the Nazis were expelled from Crimea, only 499 Jews and Crimeans who lived here before the war remained […]
Odessa has a street named after the outstanding Jewish physicist Joseph Fisher — what made him famous
A Jewish Physicist Who Changed Science In Odesa, 4th Suvorovska Street was officially renamed. It now bears the name of Yosyp (Joseph) Fisher — a prominent theoretical physicist of Jewish origin, whose scientific works remain a foundation for many modern studies. He was born in Minsk in 1919, but spent most of his professional life […]
In Tel Aviv, a charitable Ukrainian musical and poetic evening for Valentine’s Day – February 14, 2026
🤍 “The evening is charitable. We will be raising funds for ‘Chuyka’ — a sound reconnaissance and warning system for the signalers of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine” – write the organizers. On February 14, 2026, a chamber charity evening will be held in Tel Aviv for Valentine’s Day […]
Jews from Ukraine: How Natives of Ukraine Shaped “Mossad” – Ukrainian Trace in Israeli Intelligence
Israeli intelligence has long become part of a global political myth. Mossad is spoken of as an almost abstract force — without faces, without biographies, without a past. However, any institution has a human dimension. If you look closely at the history of Mossad’s leadership, especially in the second half of the 20th — early […]
Ukrainian-Israeli production of “Aeneid” – premiere by Yevgeny Lavrenchuk and Yefim Ruakh – “Aeneid that no one has seen yet”
Short answer. This is a play, not an opera. The premiere is scheduled for January 2026: director — Yevhen Lavrenchuk (Ukraine), stage designer — Efim Ruah (Israel). The announcement was made by the leadership of the Transcarpathian Academic Music and Drama Theater (Uzhhorod, Ukraine). The international team promises a living musical fabric, expressive scenography, and […]
Ukrainian stand-up in Israel: Anton Lirnyk will perform in four cities in February 2026
From the end of February 2026, Ukrainian comedian and showman Anton Lirnik will conduct a series of solo stand-up concerts in Israel. Over four days, he will perform in four cities — Netanya, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Ashdod. The poster promises smart humor without censorship, proven charisma, and a promise: laughter backed by convictions and […]