In Hebrew and in Israel: “Anthology of Ukrainian Poetry, Volume I: Classics (from Skovoroda to Franko)” published as part of Translate Ukraine 2025
As part of the Translate Ukraine 2025 program, 75 new translations of Ukrainian books have appeared, reports the Ukrainian Book Institute (UBI). “We share the results of the Translate Ukraine 2025 translation support program. This year, the Ukrainian Book Institute received 161 applications for participation, 133 applications passed the technical selection, and 80 passed the […]
Israel has officially begun preparations for the “2000th Anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ” in 2030 — what is it about?
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has begun preparations for the year 2030, which the authorities and church leaders of Jordan call the 2000th anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. However, there is no unified decision from the Vatican, the Ecumenical Patriarchate, or all Christian churches regarding such a jubilee. Moreover, the […]
“Here, eat it, you feed on human flesh”: If Ivan the Terrible had not destroyed Veliky Novgorod: what Russia might have looked like and what the Jews lost

Destroyed Alternative In January 1570, Ivan the Terrible committed not just mass murder. He carried out a civilizational crime — the destruction of Great Novgorod, Russia’s last chance to follow the path of European development. A republic with a veche (popular assembly), elected bodies, developed trade, and religious tolerance was wiped off the map. Muscovy […]
Museum Robbers: How Moscow Steals and Appropriates Unique Artifacts of Ukraine’s Jewish Heritage – Investigation
“Local historians did not know where these artifacts of Jewish heritage in Ukraine had disappeared to until 2023, when they discovered photographs of the stolen items on the official website of the ‘Museum of the History of Jews in Russia’. Like ‘We didn’t steal — we saved’, notes Shimon Briman, comparing this to the same […]
Jews from Ukraine: The History of the “Jewish Kuren” in the Ukrainian Galician Army of 1919

The Jewish Detachment left a significant mark in history as a symbol of bravery and solidarity between two peoples. In honor of the commander Solomon Laynberg, a street in Lviv was named after him. In 2013, it was proposed to establish a monument to the “Jewish Detachment” in Ternopil, but the project was suspended due […]
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 […]
Jewish Soldiers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Why the War in Ukraine Has Not “Left the Front Pages” for Them – The Jerusalem Post
On January 15, 2026, the Israeli publication The Jerusalem Post published (Eng.) a report by journalist Michael Starr about Jewish servicemen who continue to fight as part of the Ukrainian army, while “the attention of the world audience increasingly shifts to other crises” – original. The main idea of the material is simple and harsh: […]
Jabotinsky vs. Putin: How the Zionist Leader Refuted Putin’s Anti-Ukrainian Falsifications More Than 100 Years Ago

Jabotinsky Day, the national day of remembrance dedicated to the life and legacy of Ze’ev Jabotinsky. On this day, Israel honors Jabotinsky’s achievements and his contribution to the Zionist dream of restoring the Jewish state. In Israel, the 29th day of the month of Tammuz, the day of his death, has been declared Jabotinsky Day. […]
What exactly do they study in yeshivas in Israel?
The word “yeshiva” evokes a very specific image for many: a large hall, long tables, open volumes of the Talmud, and dozens of young men who argue loudly, sway over books, and constantly ask each other questions. But what exactly are they studying? Do yeshiva students really read the Torah all day? Why are the […]
50 years ago, the USSR started by imposing the idea “Zionism = racism” on the world, and modern Russia, in alliance with Iran and anti-Israel forces, continues to exploit the same narrative — only under new slogans.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry reminded that on November 10, 1975, the USSR achieved the adoption of Resolution 3379, declaring Zionism a “form of racism”. Today, Russia, relying on Iran and its allies, repeats the same rhetoric under the guise of “fighting Nazism” in Ukraine. 50 Years Later: A Reminder from Israeli Diplomacy On November 10, […]
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