“Who is a Jew”: why Netanyahu froze the bill that could explode Israel’s relations with the diaspora
On May 10, 2026, one of the most sensitive issues of internal politics resurfaced in Israel — who should be considered a Jew for the purposes of the Law of Return. This is not about a theoretical debate among rabbis or an academic discussion, but about a specific legislative initiative that the coalition decided to […]
“Mr. Zelensky”: why one phrase from Putin after May 9 became a political signal
After the Moscow “events” on May 9, 2026, attention was drawn not only to the reduced format of the parade on Red Square but also to a phrase that Vladimir Putin uttered later during a Q&A session with journalists in the Kremlin. Speaking about a possible personal meeting with the President of Ukraine, he unexpectedly […]
Vyshyvanka Day in Tel Aviv: 20 years of the celebration that unites Ukraine, Israel, and a living tradition – May 21, 2026
On May 21 in Tel Aviv, the 20th anniversary of the World Vyshyvanka Day will be celebrated. This is not a closed meeting only for Ukrainians, but an open cultural evening for everyone interested in Ukraine, Ukrainian tradition, family memory, and connection with roots — including Ukrainians, Jews with roots from Ukraine, Israelis, and city […]
The wars in Ukraine and Iran have shown why a leader’s mistake can be too costly – Forbes
The wars in Ukraine and around Iran have once again brought to the forefront a question that often seems technical but in reality determines the fate of states: how willing is a leader to hear not only convenient assessments but also unpleasant truths. American analyst Michael Dempsey, former acting director of U.S. national intelligence, writes […]
Good Deeds Day took place in Ukraine: volunteers, Jewish communities, and good deeds in 27 cities of Ukraine
In Ukraine, Good Deeds Day has become more than just a volunteer event. In a country where war too often brings smoke, sirens, and darkness, people have decided to become a light for each other. In 27 cities, volunteers helped the elderly, children, people with disabilities, displaced persons, animals, and Jewish communities. Good Deeds Day […]
Sirens over Venice: an air raid alarm was sounded in front of the Russian pavilion at the Biennale
On May 9, 2026, on Europe Day, an air raid siren sounded near the Russian pavilion in the Giardini in Venice. This occurred during the public opening of the 61st International Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia, which runs from May 9 to November 22, 2026, in the Giardini, Arsenale, and other locations in Venice. […]
Ukraine and Poland have opened a new historical conversation without Russian monopoly
On May 6–8, 2026, in Baranów Sandomierski, in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship of Poland, the Polish-Ukrainian Historical Congress took place — a three-day meeting of about 100 researchers from Ukraine and Poland. The venue was the Castle-Palace Complex in Baranów Sandomierski, organized by the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory and the Mieroszewski Center. For Ukraine and […]