“Do not forget about the sword”: Symon Petliura, Ukraine, Israel, and the contentious memory that cannot be given to Moscow
Simon Petliura — an inconvenient hero and a complex historical figure. For Ukraine, he is associated with the army, the UNR, and the struggle against Moscow. For Israel, he is linked with Jewish pain, pogroms, murder in Paris, and the question of historical responsibility. Simon Petliura was killed almost a hundred years ago. But his […]
Shmuel Agnon: Jewish writer, Nobel Prize laureate from Galicia (Ukraine)
In his native Buchach, a monument was erected in his honor, one of the city’s streets is named after him, and a bas-relief of the writer is at the entrance to the local “ART-Court.” Shmuel Agnon (born July 17, 1888, Buchach, Ukraine) is a famous Jewish writer whose life and work are closely connected with […]
Video: UA Code. Olga Brodskaya is the founder of the first Ukrainian-speaking Israeli community “Prostir”
In the new episode of the channel UA Code — an interesting interview with Olga Brodskaya, the founder of the first Ukrainian-speaking Jewish community “Prostir” in Tel Aviv. The video was published on March 12, 2025, in the series “Know Our People” Episode No. 4. Olga Brodskaya Host, editing – Elena Ginzburg. Filming, sound – […]
Israel confidently defeated Ukraine at the start of the U-22 European Youth Volleyball Championship
The Ukrainian men’s U-22 volleyball team started the European Championship with a loss to Israel. The first round match took place on June 29, 2026, in Portugal and ended with a score of 3:0 in favor of the Israeli team. By sets, Israel won 25:19, 25:22, and 25:20. For Israel, this is a strong start […]
The Knesset will discuss the cessation of Russian pensions for repatriates: what happened and why it is important for Israel
In Israel, the discussion about stopping pension payments to repatriates entitled to pensions from Russia is resurfacing. The issue has gone beyond a banking glitch and has become a matter of diplomacy, protection of the elderly, and the dependence of Israeli citizens on Russian financial mechanisms. The Knesset will discuss the cessation of Russian pensions […]
How to use social media and blogs to promote small businesses in Israel. Part 1
For small businesses in Israel, it’s no longer enough to just have a website and occasionally post on Facebook. Clients search for services on Google, watch short videos, check reviews, switch to WhatsApp, read local media, open maps, compare companies, and increasingly ask questions not only to search engines but also to AI assistants. Therefore, […]
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, […]
Russia – the “pus” country: Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Nikopol, and Ukraine’s energy have once again become targets of the Kremlin
On June 29, 2026, Russia once again showed that its war against Ukraine is not just the front, not just missiles on military targets, and not just another combat report. It is systemic terror against civilians. On this day, the Russian army struck Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Nikopol, the energy infrastructure of Sumy, Odesa, and Chernihiv regions. […]
Israeli Karaites against the backdrop of renewed interest in alternative forms of Judaism
An ancient Jewish movement rejects the authority of rabbis, instead relying on the Jewish Bible as religious law. Avi Yefet was rolling brown dough on a small table, preparing it for baking in the Old City of Jerusalem, writes The Media Line. The unleavened bread, made from flour, coriander seeds, canola oil, and salt, is […]
Mordechai Kreuser: an Israeli citizen who has been feeding internally displaced people free kosher meals in Ukraine for 3 years – video
“This is my way of saying thank you to G-d that we have food and shelter,” – says Mordechai. The story of Mordechai Kreuser is a shining example of human solidarity and selflessness. An Israeli citizen who came to Transcarpathia to revive the Jewish community became a savior for thousands of Ukrainian immigrants. For the […]