“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Superhero “like from ‘Fauda'” in the war against Russia: Israeli veteran on the banks of the Dnieper
Original author: Israeli journalist Shimon Briman. At NAnews / Israel News we carefully retell the main points and recommend reading the full material from the author. From the author on September 12, 2025: “How an Israeli🇮🇱 commando from ‘Fauda’ fights for Ukraine🇺🇦, performing feats of such magnitude that a Hollywood action movie could be made. […]
“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 […]
“My book about borscht”: An Israeli, journalist, writer and descendant of a tzaddik wrote and published a book about Ukrainian borscht – we recommend
“Borsch is not just food, it is a symbol of tradition, sustainability and family warmth,” – this is how he describes his work Igor KulakovIsraeli writer, journalist and descendant of a tzaddik. His book “My book about borscht” is a deep dive into the history, recipes and cultural significance of Ukraine's most famous dish. Book, […]
Ukrainian soldier learns of his Jewish roots and undergoes circumcision after tragedy at the front
While the attention of the Israeli public is focused on the confrontation between Israel and Iran, the war in Ukraine does not subside. Russian missiles continue to strike Ukrainian cities, destroying both civilians and civilian infrastructure. But amid the destruction, losses, and anxiety, there are also stories that inspire — especially for the Jewish community, […]
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 […]
Ukrainian Yaroslava Levitskaya is the only Righteous Among the Nations who currently lives in Israel and was honored with a memorial sign during her lifetime
Haifa knows and honors a modest heroine — a native of Zolochiv (Lviv region, Ukraine). On February 12, 2025, she turned 90 years old. In the Righteous Among the Nations Garden in Haifa, where 20 memorial stones bear the names of those who saved Jews and once lived in the city, Yaroslava Levytska remains the […]
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 […]
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