April 22, 2026 — 78 years since the proclamation of the State of Israel: nine out of 37 signatories of the Declaration of Independence were born in the territory of present-day Ukraine
22 апреля 2026 года Израиль отмечает 78-ю годовщину своей Независимости. Именно на эту дату в 2026 году приходится 5 ияра 5786 по еврейскому календарю — день, который соответствует 5 ияра 5708, когда было провозглашено Государство Израиль. Исторически само провозглашение состоялось 14 мая 1948 года в Тель-Авиве. Это не просто памятная дата в календаре. Речь идет […]
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 […]
Israel and Ukraine before the U-20 EuroBasket: Ukrainians defeated Georgia and are preparing for two matches with the Israelis
The Ukraine U-20 team confidently began a series of friendly matches before the European Championship and defeated Georgia with a score of 81:68. But for the Israeli audience, the main thing in this news is not only the result itself. The next stage of Ukraine’s preparation is two friendlies against Israel U-20, which are scheduled […]
The war has reached the Russian hinterland: 56 “regions” have gone into budget deficit – The Jewish Autonomous Region is in the most difficult position in terms of relative deficit
In Russia, it is becoming increasingly noticeable what the Kremlin has long tried to hide behind military rhetoric, television mobilization, and reports of “stability.” The war against Ukraine is becoming not only a frontline and foreign policy issue but also an internal financial blow to Russian regions. According to data cited by Russian business publications […]
Jews from Ukraine: Abba Khushi, the man who “built Haifa”
Abba Hushi played a key role in the formation of modern Israel. His contribution to the development of Haifa, where he was mayor from 1951 to 1969, will forever go down in history. Abba Khushi, a famous Israeli politician and public figure, was born on May 23, 1898 in the city of Turka, Lviv region, […]
Holocaust survivors from Ukraine – how are they enduring the fourth year of war? – video by Dan Goldman
“… my girlfriend, at one time, repatriated from Ukraine alone. Her entire family remained there, in Ukraine, including grandparents who survived the Holocaust. She grew up in the Jewish community, and the question of living in Israel was always a matter of time for her. One day after another conversation with her relatives, she told […]
“Mariupol Drama” in Israel: a performance by surviving actors of the Mariupol Theater — tour June 1–6, 2026
The documentary play “Mariupol Drama / (orig. Ukr. “Маріупольська драма”)“ is being brought to Israel in early June 2026. This is a theatrical project created by surviving actors of the bombed Mariupol Theater — a production about the events of February–March 2022, where, as stated in the description, “there is no conjecture — only truthful […]
When Betting on One President Becomes a Risk: Portnikov on Trump, Israel, and the Price of Political Illusions
On June 21, 2026, Ukrainian publicist and political commentator Vitaly Portnikov published a text that for the Israeli audience sounds not like a commentary on foreign politics, but as a direct warning. His main idea is simple but painful: a state that builds its security on relations with one leader, even if that leader seems […]
How Jared Kushner's Jewish roots connect Ukraine and Trump: an unexpected find from Pidgaitsy, Ternopil region of Ukraine
Why not? Heading “Jews from Ukraine” on the website NAnews is dedicated to the unique history and achievements of Ukrainian Jews, their contribution to the development of Israel and Jewish communities around the world, strengthening cultural and historical ties between peoples. This article is just research for now 🙂 by an enthusiast…… History often brings […]
Officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine “Hasid” received the international IPA award: what is known about the fighter and why he was recognized
International Police Association awarded a Ukrainian Armed Forces officer The International Police Association (IPA), uniting law enforcement officers from more than 70 countries, awarded its medal to an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the call sign “Hasid”. This was reported by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine (FJCU) and the publication […]