September 17, 1939: How the USSR Became the Second Occupier of Poland – for the Jews of Poland, it Became a Nightmare from Both Sides
On September 1, 1939, Hitler sent troops into Poland. This date is considered the beginning of World War II. Everyone knows the first strike. But they try to keep silent about the second But almost no one talks about September 17, when the Red Army entered from the east. Poland found itself in a vise: […]
Project by Leonid Nevzlin: “Ukrainian Jewish repatriates in Israel: Jewish identity in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war”
Project Leonid Nevzlin Center studies of Eastern European Jewry named after at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem explores the anthropological and Jewish aspects of aliyah from Ukraine in the context of war. The unique stories of repatriates have become valuable material for studying their integration and identity transformation. As a result of Russian aggression against […]
From the Holocaust to Russian Bombing: The Story of Elvira Borts and Her Grandson – The Defender of Azovstal – How a Jewish Family in Mariupol (Ukraine) Survived Two Genocides + Video
“I survived the Holocaust and then under Russian bombs. The story is repeating itself. But Ukraine must survive.” Russia follows in the footsteps of the Nazis, destroying Ukrainians just as Hitler destroyed the Jews. “We thought this would not happen again. But Russia has proven that we were mistaken.” Elvira Borts’ story was shared at […]
The Kishinev pogrom: In 1903, the central authorities in Russia wanted Jewish blood to be shed, and that is exactly what happened.
The three-day pogrom of Kishinev’s Jews exactly 120 years ago (April 6 (19)–7 (20), 1903) left an indelible impression not only on the local Jewish population but also on the entire Jewish world. To this day, the memory of the pogrom does not fade, according to Moldovan Ambassador to Israel Alex Roitman, for whom the […]
The Russian dictator Putin fears losing power if he stops the war against Ukraine – Israeli diplomat
The Russian president continues the war not because of military calculations or diplomacy. The reason, essentially, is one — the fear of losing power. This is how the behavior of the Kremlin is explained by the former Israeli ambassador to Russia, Arkady Mil-Man. This was discussed on air by Espresso on December 19, 2025, by […]
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, […]
Alexandrovsky Compound and the Long Shadow of the Kremlin: Why “Historical Territories” Are Knocking on Jerusalem Again
Another attempt to reconstruct the past under the slogan of “historical justice” is once again surfacing. This time — in the very heart of Jerusalem. Against the backdrop of the war against Ukraine and the demonstrative revision of borders in Europe, the topic of negotiations with Russia about the so-called “historical territories” unexpectedly returns to […]
Flag, courtyard, and influence: why Moscow opened the “Russian House” in Jerusalem
In mid-December 2025, the Russian embassy in Israel opened a new branch of the “Russian House” in the Sergei Courtyard in Jerusalem — a site that officially belongs to the Russian Federation. Moscow claims that this is about developing a “cultural and spiritual presence in the Holy Land.” However, the very fact and the timing […]
“Russia lives not in reality, but in an imaginary world. And until it is hit, it will not stop” – Israeli analyst Yigal Levin
On October 14, 2025, Israeli military analyst and IDF reserve officer Yigal Levin, originally from Odessa, published an analysis on his Telegram channel that caused a stir among experts. He simultaneously touched on NATO, Russia, and the entire Western approach to war — exposing what he believes prevents the civilized world from truly understanding the […]
The war in Ukraine is not “foreign”: why Iran is already using Russian experience against Israel – “Maariv”
The war between Russia and Ukraine has long ceased to be a regional conflict. It affects not only Europe but also directly impacts the security of the Middle East. For Israel, this conflict has become a factor of real threat — primarily because Iran systematically studies, adopts, and adapts Russian combat experience for a possible […]
“Good Without Borders: from Donbass to Gaza …” – an anti-Semitic and anti-Ukrainian forum was held in Russia
Under the banner of “humanitarian enlightenment,” an event titled “Good Without Borders from Donbass to Gaza and Sudan” took place in Russia. The organizers claimed it was a discussion about “mercy, helping civilians, and humanity beyond politics.” However, the actual content of the forum showed the opposite: the audience was offered an ideological product built […]
While Jews in Ukraine are being killed by Russian missiles, one of the chief rabbis of Israel is going to celebrate in Moscow.
December 9–10, 2025, Moscow once again demonstrated its ability to host large religious shows. In the MTS Live Hall — a huge venue where events financed by structures close to the Russian authorities regularly take place — the celebration of Yud-Tes Kislev, the New Year of Hasidism, was held. This is the main holiday of […]
Ukrainian ambassador criticized Netanyahu’s praise of Putin: “Israel should stand on the side of democracies” – “Need to stand on the right, moral side of history”
* in the photo – Putin in the lens of a photojournalist from the Indian news agency Press Trust of India. On the evening of December 10, information appeared that the Ambassador of Ukraine to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk, was summoned for a conversation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after criticism he expressed in an […]
What should Ukraine do to be perceived better in Israel: “Russia is an enemy of Israel” and “Ukraine is neither a friend nor an enemy of Israel” – Newsru.co.il survey in December 2025
On the website Newsru.co.il, a survey on the topic “Israel, its friends and enemies” has concluded. Similar studies were regularly conducted by the editorial team from 2011 to 2024, but the new survey was formed considering the events of recent years — the wars in Israel and Ukraine, Donald Trump’s second term and his peace […]
Two regimes, two names, one face: September 22 is the anniversary of the Soviet-Nazi parade in Brest in 1939 – which paved the way for the outbreak of World War II and the Holocaust
September 22, 1939 an event took place that they still try not to remember in Russia – a joint parade of Nazis and communists in Brest. It was a symbol of cooperation between two totalitarian regimes, which became a dark spot in the history of World War II. It is especially important to realize that […]
Bashar Assad in Moscow: a year of silence, a year of rumors, and attempts to maintain influence
By the end of the year, after Bashar Assad’s move to Russia, new noise arises around his life in Moscow. Not statements from press services and not official reports — but rumors. Some say he has almost disappeared, others insist that he has plenty to do and has not gone into the shadows as much […]
Europe and the Shadows of Hate: Why Anti-Semitism is Returning and What Russia and Hamas Have to Do with It
War is once again changing the face of Europe — and not just on the fronts. Where slogans of tolerance and human rights once echoed, the whisper of old hatred is growing louder. Anti-Semitism — the ancient virus of the continent — is awakening again, rising from the underground layers of history to the streets […]
World Army Rankings 2025: What Place Did Ukraine and Israel Take – Global Fire Power
Global Fire Power published the world army ranking 2025 based on available firepower. Such GFP rankings have been published annually since 2016. Every time the Global Firepower ranking is updated, for a couple of days it feels like the world is trying to reduce war to a table again. In 2025, it’s the same story. […]
Israel before a paradox: how Trump’s repost about Venezuela became a warning to Moscow and why it changes the balance in the Middle East
The situation changed after one short, unemotional gesture. On December 6, 2025, Donald Trump took a column on FoxNews, an op-ed by David Marcus, and reposted it himself – “Trump’s Aggression Toward Venezuela — A Warning to Putin. Russia’s client states are collapsing one by one as Trump increases pressure on Moscow over the war […]
Two rabbis, two worlds, two “values”: a draft dodger from the IDF against Russian missiles. Why the letters from Russia’s Lazar and Kyiv’s Markovich in “defense of the community” to the Israeli government cannot be compared.
At the beginning of December 2025, immediately 2 letters from Jewish spiritual leaders to the leadership of Israel became the focus of international news. The letters were written by the Chief Rabbi of Russia Berl Lazar and the Chief Rabbi of Kyiv Yonatan Markovich. Formally, both address the Israeli authorities. But the content of these […]
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