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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Video: “SHO?” – how trials, faith and support turned the restaurant into a “place of power” for Ukrainians in Israel – Ganna Andrienko on the UDM Israel channel
Hanna Andriienko shares the story of transforming a karaoke club into the restaurant “SHO?”, the wave of challenges she faced, and how her project brings together the Ukrainian and Jewish communities in Tel Aviv and Israel. On July 9, 2025, the second episode of the “Balachky” podcast was released on the UDM Israel channel, in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Israeli radio in Ukrainian? – did you know about Dmitry Gershenzon’s program “Fafa-Lyala” on the First Radio 89.1 FM? – we recommend
In Israel, there is a radio station that many turn on out of habit — in the car, at work, at home. “First Radio 89.1 FM” has long become a part of everyday life for Israelis. But there is a program on its airwaves that not everyone knows about: a Ukrainian-language broadcast entirely dedicated to […]
Israeli project “немалаנְמָלָה”: Enthusiasts connect Ukrainian and Jewish literature through translations, creating a cultural bridge between Israel and Ukraine
Project “немалаנְמָלָה” is a unique initiative aimed at bringing two cultures closer together through fiction. The main objective of the project is to translate works from Ukrainian into Hebrew and from Hebrew into Ukrainian. The initiators of the project are Asaf Bartov And Natalia Timkiv is an Israeli-Ukrainian family for whom it is important to […]
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 […]
Liberation of Kherson on November 11, 2022: How an “ATB” truck with an Israeli driver became a symbol of the city’s return to Ukraine
Touching footage remembered by all of Ukraine: Exactly three years ago, the Defense Forces liberated Kherson. On November 11, 2022, Ukrainian troops entered the city, where they were greeted by locals with blue and yellow flags — the very ones that had been hidden from the occupiers. These fearless people immediately showed Putin’s army that […]
“Chornitsa”. In Israel, there is a rock band that writes and sings in Ukrainian.
On April 26, 2024, in Rishon LeZion at the Bella Ciao club, the rock band Chornitsa will perform with their original songs and Ukrainian covers (Acoustic). Tickets and details here – https://www.eventer.co.il/wyqj7 Original songs and Ukrainian hits. “Odin v kanoe”, “Vopli Vidoplyasova”, “Okean Elzy” …. The folk-rock band “Chornitsa” founded by immigrants from Ukraine presents […]
An Israeli photographer creates a project dedicated to Ukrainian women in Israel. Models pose in traditional Ukrainian costumes against the backdrop of Israeli cities, uniting the culture and history of the two nations.
Photo project by Israeli photographer Olga Savinadedicated Ukrainian women in Israelbecame not only a way to preserve cultural heritage, but also a bridge between two peoples. Models dressed in traditional Ukrainian costumes pose against the backdrop of Israeli cities, creating a visual story that unites past and present. “I would like to do a series […]
nothing — Ukrainian cultural space in Jaffa (Israel): from the laboratory of emotions to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine — video UDM Israel
“We are confident that people who come to such events do not support Russian aggression. We try to cut off those who support the Putin regime.” “If a Russian-language event is organized, then all proceeds from it go to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).” “We don't allow racist crap, and we try to […]
From occupied Lugansk to Israel: the story of a Ukrainian teacher who continues to teach mathematics online to her students from Haifa
The story of Maya Rybnikova: from occupied Lugansk to Haifa. A significant event for the Ukrainian diaspora took place in Haifa, in the heart of Israel. The Embassy of Ukraine handed over the state award on December 19, 2024 “Honored Teacher of Ukraine” Maya Rybnikova is a math teacher from Russian-occupied Severodonetsk. This award is […]
Video: Ukrainian Community in Israel: Language, Politics, and Breaking with Russian Narratives. Michael Goldstein – UDM Israel – “Balachki” #4
NAnews presents a review of the podcast “BalachkI” with Michael Goldstein. The Ukrainian community in Israel and key topics — language, politics, volunteering, barriers for Russians, and relations between Ukraine and Israel. The Ukrainian community in Israel: language, politics and breaking away from Russian narratives NAnews presents a new review: premiere of the 4th episode […]
“Dukh i Litera” is a leading Ukrainian cultural project in the field of Jewish studies, offering a wide selection of books on Jewish studies in Ukrainian
The Publishing House of “Dukh i Litera” is one of the oldest Ukrainian publishers of humanitarian literature, founded in 1992 at the Kyiv Mogilyan Academy. It specializes in the release of books on philosophy, sociology, cultural studies, theology and, above all, on Judaic. For a Jewish audience in Israel, this publishing house is of particular […]
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 […]
The collection “Islands of Memory” in Ukrainian, English, and Hebrew: how Buchach unites Ukraine, Israel, and Agnon’s literature
On the western map of Ukraine, there is a city whose name has become a symbol of cultural memory — Buchach. It was here that the future Nobel laureate Shmuel Yosef Agnon was born, a writer who combined Jewish spirituality and European philosophy. A century later, this city resonates again — now as the site […]
Ukrainian-Israeli production of “Aeneid” – premiere by Yevgeny Lavrenchuk and Yefim Ruakh – “Aeneid that no one has seen yet”
Short answer. This is a play, not an opera. The premiere is scheduled for January 2026: director — Yevhen Lavrenchuk (Ukraine), stage designer — Efim Ruah (Israel). The announcement was made by the leadership of the Transcarpathian Academic Music and Drama Theater (Uzhhorod, Ukraine). The international team promises a living musical fabric, expressive scenography, and […]
Since 1976, the Ukrainian mosaic icon of the “Zarvanitsky Mother of God” in Nazareth has occupied one of the central places in the Basilica of the Annunciation – how did this happen?
Entering the churchyard of the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, you immediately notice the beautiful mosaic depicting Ukrainian Zarvanitsky Mother of Godlocated directly opposite the main entrance to the temple. It is surprising that this image ended up in such an important place, among the mosaics of other countries – as if the Virgin […]