From Jerusalem – following the traces of Jewish Podolia: scientists surveyed more than 30 synagogues in Ukraine
September 2, 2026 The United Jewish Community of Ukraine reported on the results of the expedition “Synagogues of Podolia — 2026”, conducted in the second half of August together with the Center for Jewish Art of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Researchers traveled through dozens of Ukrainian cities and towns and surveyed more than 30 […]
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 […]
Kushner and Witkoff left – rockets returned: Putin struck Kyiv, the market, and the Kyiv – Sumy train
Several days of diplomacy ended with a new night of rockets and Shahed drones. Two people died in Kyiv, a market was destroyed near Odesa, and passengers on the Kyiv-Sumy train had to be urgently evacuated. Author: Elena Gunko On the night of September 8, 2026, Russian forces once again launched missiles and drones at […]
“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, […]
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. […]
Under Russian strikes in the Kyiv region, kosher honey continues to be poured for Rosh Hashanah: how Ukraine is preparing for the year 5787
In the Kyiv region, the production of kosher honey for holiday sets for tens of thousands of Jews in Ukraine continues to operate. Behind a jar of honey lies an entire system of local kosher production, Israeli supplies, and logistics that must be maintained during Russian attacks. Author: Elena Gunko In the industrial zone of […]
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: 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 […]
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) […]
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 […]