Ukrainian cafe “Familia” in Israel in Rishon de Zion: how a married couple created a cafe that won the hearts of local residents
Journalists mynet talked about the unusual cafe “Familia”, which recently opened in Rishon LeZion (Zadal 5 Rishon Le Zion, Israel – on the map near the City Park “גן המושבה, ראשון לציון”). The owners of the establishment, repatriates from Ukraine Artem and Alena Bibenko, arrived in Israel only four years ago, but have already managed […]
Support for Ukrainian refugees in Israel: DISCO UKRAЇNA will hold a “Valentine’s Party” in Tel Aviv – February 13, 2026
February 13, 2026, in Tel Aviv will host a special edition of DISCO UKRAЇNA — Be My Valentine. The party is timed to Valentine’s Day and will unite the “Ukrainian community” of Israel in a format of dancing, socializing, and live communication. The social component is embedded in the event from the very beginning. Already […]
“We ask you for salvation”: May 16 – 3 years since the appeal of a Jewish Azov fighter to the Israeli government: “On the ruins of the Azovstal plant, there are Jews like you and me”
The defense of Azovstal lasted from March 18 to May 16, 2022, on the territory of the Mariupol Metallurgical Plant “Azovstal”. It took place as part of the battle for Mariupol during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russian forces besieged the plant for a long time, and on May 16, 2022, the Ukrainian garrison surrendered […]
Ukrainian FC “Kryvbas” strengthened the club with an Israeli forward before the spring part of the season
“FC Kryvbas welcomes Shami Adam to our big red and white family!” Football today has long ceased to be “outside politics.” Ukraine is not just at war — it is defending itself and bleeding from Putin’s aggression, from bombs, missiles, and targeted Holodomor. At the same time, Israel is conducting military operations in Gaza and […]
The speech is about children: Ukraine once again calls on Israel to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, who were deported and forcibly relocated by Russia.
Bring Kids Back UA – an initiative by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, to bring home all Ukrainian children deported and forcibly relocated by Russia On February 5, 2026, in Jerusalem, Ukrainian diplomacy once again clearly outlined one of the most sensitive humanitarian priorities of the war — the return of Ukrainian children illegally […]
The path from Kyiv to Haifa: Mark Golenkov — a product of Kyiv’s youth football, hero of Maccabi Haifa U19’s victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Youth League
Almost 4 years ago, with the start of Putin’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine, a 13-year-old teenager Mark Golenkov arrived in Israel from Kyiv. A repatriate. A goalkeeper. A guy who had been training in the Ukrainian football environment and living a normal child’s life, where training was the main event of the day. And then […]
Jews from Ukraine: Moshe Segal from Poltava, the man who was arrested for blowing the shofar in Jerusalem on Yom Kippur
The story of Moshe (Moshe-Tzvi) Segal is the trajectory from Poltava to Jerusalem. Youth in the Ukrainian Jewish environment, strict study routine, and the first Zionist circles turn into a public gesture of freedom at the Western Wall on Yom Kippur in 1930. He gave the final sound of the shofar — tekiah gedolah — […]
Jews from Ukraine: Vladimir Zeev Jabotinsky (continued)
As promised, we continue our discussion of a Jew from Ukraine – Ze'ev Jabotinsky. #jewsukraine 📝 The biography of Vladimir Zeev is really full of interesting facts, so today we are publishing the second of two posts about him. — First see – Jews from Ukraine: Vladimir Zeev Jabotinsky. 👦🏻 Childhood and youth: Vladimir Jabotinsky […]
Return Home: How the First Prisoner Exchange Between Ukraine and Russia Went in 2026
Ukraine began 2026 with one of the most sensitive and anticipated decisions — the exchange of prisoners.This is not a symbolic gesture, but about specific people who, after months and years of captivity, returned home. On February 5, another exchange took place between Ukraine and Russia.The information was officially confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelensky. First […]
The story of Dmitry Fialka, a children’s coach of “Maccabi Be’er Sheva,” who died defending Ukraine in the International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
He was born in Lviv, became an Israeli citizen, coached children at “Maccabi Be’er Sheva,” served in the IDF, and then returned to Ukraine — and to a war that was not of his choosing. He voluntarily joined the “Right Sector”, helped train recruits, later signed a contract with the UAF and commanded a platoon […]
How Musk’s Disabling of Starlink Turns the Russian Army into a Blind Cripple
In the Z-segment of the internet, a characteristic howl has been heard since the morning of February 5, 2026. Grinding, hysteria, curses. “Betrayal,” “Musk sold out,” “the Ukrainians pushed through” — a standard set that is heard from afar and easily recognized by intonation. But sometimes, through the noise, a rare and unexpectedly sane thought […]
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 […]
Ukrainian stand-up in Israel: Anton Lirnyk will perform in four cities in February 2026
From the end of February 2026, Ukrainian comedian and showman Anton Lirnik will conduct a series of solo stand-up concerts in Israel. Over four days, he will perform in four cities — Netanya, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Ashdod. The poster promises smart humor without censorship, proven charisma, and a promise: laughter backed by convictions and […]
Irena Maman: how a seamstress, a repatriate from Ukraine, became a heroine for soldiers in Northern Israel, despite shelling and financial difficulties
Irena Mamana repatriate from Zhitomir (Ukraine), became a real heroine of northern Israel. She sews bulletproof vests, repairs uniforms and helps soldiers, forgetting about herself, despite the shelling and financial difficulties. Her story was told Nikita Aronov on the Israeli portal “Details“. Irena Maman is one of five returnees honored on November 7 for their […]
“Lapis Trubetskoy” in Israel in February 2026: a band for whom music has become a form of resistance against the autocratic regimes of Belarus and Russia
In 2014, Sergey Mikhalok actively supported the Euromaidan and the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine, which caused a negative reaction and a series of bans from Russia and Belarus. In 2015, the artist received Ukrainian citizenship and a residence permit. In 2020, he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine (2020). In February […]
“Masks” and People’s Artist of Ukraine Boris Barsky in Israel in February 2026 – the comedy “Romeo and Juliet”
🎭 Announcement: “Masks Show — Romeo and Juliet” — in Israel! The famous Odessa theater “Masks” returns with a tour in Israel with an updated version of the cult production “Romeo and Juliet” — an incredible, bright, funny, and deeply human comedy created based on Shakespeare’s tragedy. In the lead role — People’s Artist of […]
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Why is your support important? Greetings, dear readers! NAnews (Nikk.Agency) is a project created by Israelis with Ukrainian roots. We write about what we believe is truly important, and it concerns both Israelis with Ukrainian roots, all residents of Israel, the Jewish community of Ukraine, Ukrainians, and all decent people. We do not just publish […]
Jews from Ukraine: Yevhen “Benya” Yatsyna, the youngest Ukrainian “cyborg” who died in January 2015 defending Donetsk airport
In Ukraine, January 20 is observed as the Day of Remembrance for the Defenders of Donetsk Airport. It marks the anniversary of the end of the battles for the airfield. The events of those days became an important milestone in the modern history of the country. The battles for the Donetsk Airport lasted from May […]
Not rockets and not tanks: how Israel and Ukraine defend themselves on the environmental front
War and climate no longer exist separately from security policy. For Ukraine, environmental security today is not a secondary “green” topic, but a direct element of national survival. The damage from hostilities is not only destroyed cities but also poisoned rivers, degraded soils, destroyed ecosystems, the consequences of which stretch for decades. Environmental security is […]
Whose is the Alexander Courtyard in Jerusalem after all? And will Netanyahu be able to “uphold the interests of the State of Israel” in this case?
“Wait, doesn’t all the land in Israel belong to the state? How then is it transferred to someone?” This is the most common and absolutely logical question. And the short answer to it is — no, not all the land in Israel belongs to the state. … Let’s say right away, in Israel, a petition/open […]