Tovia, who was abandoned in Odessa by his mother (at the time he was not even 3 months old) in those first hours when Russian bombs began to explode all over Ukraine, and who was taken in by the Chabad orphanage ‘Mishpacha’, celebrated an important Jewish holiday, becoming a symbol of love and hope
“In one moment of humanity, amidst the chaos of war, a young mother came and handed us her baby. She turned and walked away, without saying a word, leaving no name, no story,” — recalls Shlomo Schneider, a representative of Chabad and the director of the Jewish orphanage “Mishpacha” (“Family”) in Odessa. In the midst […]
Israelis 5th in Ukraine Visitors in 2024: Trends and Motivations
2024 showed that interest in Ukraine from foreign citizens continues to grow despite political and economic instability. Israel became one of the countries whose citizens actively visit Ukraine, ranking fifth among all foreign states. Israel – Fifth in visits to Ukraine According to State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, 2,541,883 foreign citizens visited the country […]
Purim in Israel: A Conversation in Ukrainian about the Holiday and Its Meaning. Michal Stamova Will Talk About the Secrets of Suva Esther Tel Aviv March 12, 2025
Organizers — The Ukrainian Cultural Center of Tel Aviv in partnership with “Historical Arsenal: Meetings and Lectures with Irina Sakhno” offer a unique opportunity to delve into the history of the Jewish holiday Purim and learn more about its significance in the context of Ukrainian and Jewish cultures. On March 12, 2025, a talk will […]