From the Holocaust to Russian Bombing: The Story of Elvira Borts and Her Grandson – The Defender of Azovstal – How a Jewish Family in Mariupol (Ukraine) Survived Two Genocides + Video
“I survived the Holocaust and then under Russian bombs. The story is repeating itself. But Ukraine must survive.” Russia follows in the footsteps of the Nazis, destroying Ukrainians just as Hitler destroyed the Jews. “We thought this would not happen again. But Russia has proven that we were mistaken.” Elvira Borts’ story was shared at […]
Jews from Ukraine: Yura Lifshits. How a Kiev resident stopped a train heading to Auschwitz with just one pistol and saved more than a hundred prisoners
In our section “Jews from Ukraine,” we will tell the story of the heroic act of Yuri Lifshits, a Kyiv native who stopped the “death train” heading to Auschwitz and saved over 100 Jews. His story is an example of heroism and courage that continues to inspire people to fight against injustice. On April 19, […]
A stamp was issued in Ukraine in honor of Rafal Lemkin, a Jewish scientist who defined the concept of “genocide” and who was the first to call the Holodomor “genocide of the Ukrainian people.”
Rafal Lemkin – an outstanding Jewish lawyer of Polish origin, author of the term “genocide”. Lemkin was one of the first to call the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine an act of genocide against the Ukrainian people. He is the first specialist in international law who defined the crimes of the Stalinist communist regime against […]
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 […]
Ukrainian Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky: an unrecognized hero who saved hundreds of Jews during the Holocaust
“We want to pay tribute to the man who saved hundreds of Jews,” — said the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Reuven Azman. Andrey Sheptytsky in 2008, the Jewish community of Ukraine recognized him as a Righteous One. November 1 marked 80 years since the death of the Ukrainian Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytskywho was one of […]
Soviet ban on memory: exhibition of unrealized memorial of Babi Yar from 1965 opens in Kyiv
“Returning our own past and dismantling the myths created by the Soviet authorities about the Holocaust is one of the strategic directions of the National Historical and Memorial Preserve Babyn Yar,” said its director, Roza Tapanova, in her opening speech. She emphasized that the 1965 competition was a hope for the community to honor the […]
Two regimes, two names, one face: September 22 is the anniversary of the Soviet-Nazi parade in Brest in 1939 – which paved the way for the outbreak of World War II and the Holocaust
September 22, 1939 an event took place that they still try not to remember in Russia – a joint parade of Nazis and communists in Brest. It was a symbol of cooperation between two totalitarian regimes, which became a dark spot in the history of World War II. It is especially important to realize that […]
For over 60 years, Jews have been asking to recognize Ukrainian Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky as Righteous Among the Nations – history
We remember Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky — a renowned Ukrainian, recognized as a savior of Jews both in the Jewish community of Ukraine and in Israel. However, he still does not hold the title of Righteous Among the Nations. The story of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky is shared in our section “!! History and Facts” because his […]
The Failed Russian Project “Memorial in Babin Yar” as a Tool for Manipulating Historical Memory – Yosef Zisels, Head of the Association of Jewish Public Organizations and Communities of Ukraine
Yosif Zisels, a well-known Ukrainian human rights activist and public figure of Jewish descent, told Ukraїner on April 29, 2025, how he opposed the project to create a memorial at Babyn Yar, initiated by Russian businessmen in 2016. This project became the cause of political disagreements and accusations of manipulating history. It is important to […]
In Ukraine, Uzhhorod University is launching courses on the history of the Holocaust: memory that becomes knowledge
On October 3, 2025, Uzhhorod National University (UzhNU) announced the launch of Holocaust history courses as part of the international program The Claims Conference University Partnership in Holocaust Studies. In the 2025–2026 academic year, students will be able to study topics that shape not only the historical but also the humanitarian memory of Europe. This […]
September 29: Ukraine and the world honor the memory of the victims of Babyn Yar — Putin’s misanthropic regime is once again inciting hatred
Every year on September 29, Ukrainians mournfully remember the tragic pages of their history. Over two days — September 29 and 30, 1941 — the Nazis shot more than 30,000 Jews in Kyiv. What is important to understand is that this was one of the largest punitive actions of World War II. Babi Yar: Memory […]
84 years ago, the tragedy at Babi Yar began, where thousands were shot …
Order of the Commandant in Kyiv On September 27, 1941, in occupied Kyiv, an order from the commandant was published. All Jews were required to report to the assembly point in the Babyn Yar area “for evacuation.” Just two days later, mass shootings began. Destruction and Accusations On September 24 of the same year, an […]
10,000 Holocaust Books to Be Donated to Libraries in Different Ukrainian Cities
The Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial Center donates 10,000 Holocaust books to libraries in Ukraine, and Dr. Ihor Shupak is creating a world history textbook with 11 pages about Israel. Find out how these initiatives keep historical memory alive and strengthen bonds between nations. 10,000 Holocaust Books and Dr. Shupak’s Textbook: What Unites Ukraine and the […]
On May 14, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Remembrance of Ukrainians who saved Jews during World War II
May 14 in Ukraine is celebrated as the Day of Memory for Ukrainians Who Saved Jews During World War II. This day highlights the courage and self-sacrifice of thousands of Ukrainians who risked their lives to save Jews from Nazi genocide. This is not just a historical date — it holds deep significance for the […]
… but they cut it out: Simona Galperin told RT (Russia Today) that the Soviet leadership knew about the Auschwitz nightmare even before the camp was liberated and could have brought the liberation date closer, thereby saving the lives of many camp prisoners, but …
The Ambassador of Israel, Simona Galperin, gave an interview to the Russian propaganda channel RT. As presented by RT, “In an interview with the head of RT’s Middle East bureau, Maria Finoshina, the ambassador spoke about the ‘significance of Victory Day in Israel and the importance of preserving historical memory.’” “May 9 is an important […]
The school curriculum for the course “Holocaust History” has been approved by the Ukrainian Ministry of Education – an important step in preserving historical memory
The Ministry of Education of Ukraine has officially approved a new curriculum dedicated to the Holocaust. This historic event is of significant importance both for Ukrainians and the Jewish community. The program will be taught in high school (grades 10-11) and is the result of the initiative of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine […]
The Nation Stands Still: Israel Stops Everything to Remember the Holocaust and the Heroism of Resistance
Today (April 23, 2025) evening and tomorrow, Israel will come to a halt to honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and the heroes of resistance. This is an important moment for every Jewish family, especially for those who survived the tragedy and whose lives will forever be linked to the memory of […]
Haifa: “Memory in the Living Room” – an event for the Holocaust Remembrance Day on April 24, 2025 at the Ukrainian Cultural and Development Center “We Are Together!”
On April 24, 2025, a unique event dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust will take place in Haifa. This project is organized by the Ukrainian Cultural Development Center “We Together!” in Haifa in cooperation with the organization “זיכרון בסלון” (Zikaron BaSalon). As part of the event, named “Memory in the Living […]
“Memory in the Living Room”: On Holocaust Remembrance Day (April 23-24), “Israeli Friends of Ukraine” and partners launch a project – “Memory that must be preserved”
For Holocaust Remembrance Day (April 23–24), Israeli Friends of Ukraine together with partners have joined and invite everyone to the new project Living Memory. This is an alternative format for honoring memory, which differs from traditional ceremonies and television programs. As part of this project, a personal and emotionally enriched space will be created, where […]
Heroes and the fallen will be remembered: an online ceremony for Yom Hashoah will be held in Kyiv
In Kyiv, as part of a memorial event for Yom HaShoah — the Day of Remembrance for the Holocaust and Heroism of European Jewry, an online ceremony will take place. This important step has been taken as part of the cooperation between The Jerusalem Cultural Center “NATIV”, The Embassy of the State of Israel in […]
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