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 […]
Odessa has a street named after the outstanding Jewish physicist Joseph Fisher — what made him famous
A Jewish Physicist Who Changed Science In Odesa, 4th Suvorovska Street was officially renamed. It now bears the name of Yosyp (Joseph) Fisher — a prominent theoretical physicist of Jewish origin, whose scientific works remain a foundation for many modern studies. He was born in Minsk in 1919, but spent most of his professional life […]
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 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 […]
Jews from Ukraine: Chaim Nachman Bialik – an outstanding poet, writer, Zionist and thinker who played a key role in the revival of Hebrew literature
Heading 'Jews from Ukraine' on the website NAnews #JewsofUkraine reveals inspiring stories of outstanding Jews whose destinies and achievements connect Ukraine and Israel In Ukraine, a memorial sign was installed on the facade of the house in Odessa at 9 Malaya Arnautskaya Street, where Chaim Bialik lived in 1907. The Jewish community of Ukraine shaped […]
Yiddish Including – Ukraine Starts Developing Strategy for Preserving and Developing Endangered Languages
In Ukraine, work has begun on developing a strategy for the preservation and development of languages at risk of extinction. One such language is Yiddish, which holds immense significance for the Jewish community in Ukraine and worldwide. This is reported by The State Service of Ukraine for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience (DESS). Which languages […]
Vladimir Jabotinsky: Symbol of the struggle for Jewish statehood and support for Ukrainian independence
On October 17, 1880, Vladimir (Zeev) Jabotinsky, an outstanding Jewish public figure, writer, journalist, translator and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement, was born in Odessa (Ukraine). Jabotinsky fought for the creation of the state of Israel and favorably viewed the idea of free national and cultural development of any people within a sovereign state. […]
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 […]
Jews from Ukraine: Mordechai Shenhavi – creator and first leader “Yad Vashem”
January 27, International Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust Victims. In Israel, on the mountain of memory in Jerusalem, is located “Yad Vashem” – A place that for many has become a symbol of sorrow, memory and hope. Today we want to tell in the heading “Jews from Ukraine “ You are a story Mordechai […]
How the Jews of Kyiv in the ranks of the ZSU defend Ukraine: patriotism, technology and help from Israel – the story of 2 friends of graduates of the Kyiv Jewish religious school
The Jewish community of Kyiv is providing significant assistance in the defense of Ukraine with the outbreak of full-scale war in 2022. Jewish fighters not only defend the country at the front, but also provide technical, humanitarian and material support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (ZSU). Shimon Briman on the website “Ukrainian-Jewish Zustrich” (Ukrainian) […]
“Jewish “Treasures” of Ukraine: Stories of Places Everyone Should See” – Project Kesher Ukraine initiated coverage of Jewish memorial sites throughout Ukraine
Project Kesher Ukraine initiated the coverage of Jewish memorial sites throughout Ukraine. These places embody the centuries-old history and cultural heritage of the Jewish people, which continues to have a significant place in Ukrainian culture. From tragic sites of remembrance to majestic synagogues, each of these locations tells its own unique story. Significant Jewish places […]
Ukraine severed diplomatic relations with Nicaragua (whose president previously called Netanyahu “the son of the devil”) due to support for Russia’s aggression.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned Nicaragua’s decision to recognize the occupied Crimea and parts of the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions as part of Russia. In response to this move, Kyiv announced on October 2, 2025, the severance of diplomatic relations with Managua. The Ministry noted that the recognition of the […]
September 7, 2025: Putin’s Russia-terrorist kills civilians – the most brutal attack of the entire war, Cabinet on fire – 818 drones and missiles rained down on Ukraine
Overnight, Russia launched the largest attack on Ukrainian cities since the beginning of the war — hundreds of “Shaheds” and missiles. There are casualties and injuries, with the roof and upper floors of the government quarter in Kyiv ablaze. The largest air attack occurred: 818 weapons, the main part being strike UAVs, the rest being […]
“House of Matityahu”: Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Asman opened a shelter near Kyiv for war victims in memory of his son who died defending Ukraine from Russian aggressors
“A ceremonial opening of the house ‘House of Matityahu’ took place, which I built in memory of my son Matityahu (Anton), who died defending Ukraine! Today, the house has already opened its doors to its first residents! To people and families who have literally lost everything due to the terrible war unleashed by Russia, condemning […]
Ukrainian film “2000 meters to Andreevka” at Docu.Text 2025 in the National Library of Israel: documentary films change the view of the past and the present – from August 17 to 22, 2025
From August 17 to 22, 2025, Jerusalem will host the Docu.Text festival: five days of documentary films, meetings and discussions, where the voices of Israel and the entire world are heard. This event is not just an introduction to new films, but an attempt to look at oneself and others in a new way. Docu.Text: […]
“BEZ OBMEZHEN!” in Israel: one of the most powerful rock bands of Ukraine in Tel Aviv on June 20, 2025
June 20, 2025 at Havana Music Club in Tel Aviv, the long-awaited concert of the Ukrainian rock band “BEZ OBMEZHEN” will take place. This will be a powerful performance by one of the most popular and charismatic bands from Ukraine, bringing live sound and sincere emotions to Israel. The band, known for its frank and […]
Theater therapy from the Ukrainian theater MAK_UA “Impro-games” in Tel Aviv on August 7, 2025
On August 7, 2025, at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Tel Aviv — theater therapy and improv games by MAK_UA. How does Ukrainian theater help psychological recovery and unite people? All the details on the NAnews — News of Israel website. What awaits guests: an atmosphere of creativity and support Theater therapy “Improv Games” by […]
Ukrainian goalkeeper of Maccabi Haifa Georgy Ermakov refused to shake hands with Belarusians from Torpedo on July 31, 2025: a symbol of solidarity and courage – video
On July 31, 2025, Maccabi goalkeeper Heorhii Yermakov publicly refused to shake hands with Belarusian players, supporting the tradition of Ukrainian athletes not shaking hands with representatives of aggressor countries. His action became another example of solidarity, courage, and public protest. The story of his action is no accident, but part of the conscious resistance […]
Ukrainian Cinema at the 42nd Jerusalem International Film Festival July 17-26, 2025 – Sergei Loznitsa’s “Two Prosecutors”
Ukrainian drama “The Two Prosecutors” by Sergei Loznitsa has already received top critical acclaim — now it awaits audiences at the 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival on July 21, 23, and 25, 2025. The NAnews editorial team has prepared a detailed review. Sergei Loznitsa himself spoke about his film and its parallels with modern Putin’s Russia: […]
Palyanitsya and embroidered clothes by the Mediterranean Sea – welcome to PALYANITSA FEST in Netanya on July 25, 2025
On July 25, 2025, Netanya will light up with PALIANYTSIA FEST—a warm, family-friendly celebration of Ukrainian culture organized by Anna Yantovska, where every smile and craft sale helps those affected by war. Picture this: a scorching summer afternoon, a gentle Mediterranean breeze off the beach, and you’re standing outside the “Tel-Aviv” yeshiva at 30 Shmuel […]