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The rubric “!! This Is the Life…” tells the stories of Israeli citizens of Ukrainian origin who found themselves in Israel at a conscious age.

These individuals have successfully adapted and integrated into Israeli society, while still maintaining a connection to Ukrainian culture, preserving love and memory of Ukraine.

Their stories demonstrate how it is possible to harmoniously combine two homelands — Israel and Ukraine — and their cultures, without losing one’s identity and respect for both countries.

Ukrainian cafe “Familia” in Israel in Rishon de Zion: how a married couple created a cafe that won the hearts of local residents

Украинское кафе «Familia» в Израиле в Ришон-де-Цион: как семейная пара создала кафе, завоевавшее сердца местных жителей новости Израиля 29 октября 2024 НАновости 1

Journalists mynet talked about the unusual cafe “Familia”, which recently opened in Rishon LeZion (Zadal 5 Rishon Le Zion, Israel – on the map near the City Park “גן המושבה, ראשון לציון”). The owners of the establishment, repatriates from Ukraine Artem and Alena Bibenko, arrived in Israel only four years ago, but have already managed […]

Officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine “Hasid” received the international IPA award: what is known about the fighter and why he was recognized

Офицер ЗСУ «Хасид» получил международную награду IPA: что известно о бойце и почему его отметили

International Police Association awarded a Ukrainian Armed Forces officer The International Police Association (IPA), uniting law enforcement officers from more than 70 countries, awarded its medal to an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the call sign “Hasid”. This was reported by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine (FJCU) and the publication […]

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 […]

From occupied Lugansk to Israel: the story of a Ukrainian teacher who continues to teach mathematics online to her students from Haifa

От оккупированного Луганска до Хайфы: история украинской учительницы, которая продолжает преподавать математику онлайн своим ученикам из Хайфы

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 […]

Since 1976, the Ukrainian mosaic icon of the “Zarvanitsky Mother of God” in Nazareth has occupied one of the central places in the Basilica of the Annunciation – how did this happen?

С 1976 украинская мозаика-икона "Зарваницкой Богородицы" в Назарете занимает одно из центральных мест в Базилике Благовещения - как так получилось? НАновости Новости Израиля

Entering the churchyard of the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, you immediately notice the beautiful mosaic depicting Ukrainian Zarvanitsky Mother of Godlocated directly opposite the main entrance to the temple. It is surprising that this image ended up in such an important place, among the mosaics of other countries – as if the Virgin […]

Superhero “like from ‘Fauda'” in the war against Russia: Israeli veteran on the banks of the Dnieper

Супергерой «как из “Фауды”» на войне против России: израильский ветеран на берегах Днепра

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. […]

“Call sign ‘Jew’. An Israeli citizen has been fighting for Ukraine’s Independence since 2014” / 24th Separate Assault Battalion ‘Aidar’

«Позывной «Еврей». Гражданин Израиля с 2014 года воюет за Независимость Украины» / 24 ОШП «Айдар» - Новости Израиля

Staff Sergeant Grigory Pivovarov, call sign “Jew”, is a citizen of Israel who came to Ukraine during the Maidan and has been fighting against Russian aggression since 2014. His interview with the 24th Separate Assault Regiment “Aidar” is not only a personal story of a fighter but also an important conversation about the IDF, Ukraine, […]

Israeli radio in Ukrainian? – did you know about Dmitry Gershenzon’s program “Fafa-Lyala” on the First Radio 89.1 FM? – we recommend

Израильское радио на украинском: а вы знали о программе Дмитрия Гершензона «Фафа-Ляля» на Первом радио 89.1 FM? - рекомендуем

In Israel, there is a radio station that many turn on out of habit — in the car, at work, at home. “First Radio 89.1 FM” has long become a part of everyday life for Israelis. But there is a program on its airwaves that not everyone knows about: a Ukrainian-language broadcast entirely dedicated to […]

“This is a disaster”: a frank conversation with an Orthodox Jewish chaplain of the Armed Forces of Ukraine — about the front, faith, and how not to lose a person – video

«Это капец»: откровенный разговор с ортодоксальным еврейским капелланом ВСУ — о фронте, вере и том, как не потерять человека - видео

“There is a law, and it says: ‘If someone comes to kill you — kill him first.’ The most important part. Therefore, defending your country is a commandment of God. There is such a commandment: ‘Do not cross the border.’ It is written in the Torah, in the Bible, right? Therefore, those who came here […]

The story of Dmitry Fialka, a children’s coach of “Maccabi Be’er Sheva,” who died defending Ukraine in the International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

История Дмитрия Фиалки, детского тренера «Маккаби Беэр-Шева», погибшего защищая Украину в Интернациональном легионе ВСУ

He was born in Lviv, became an Israeli citizen, coached children at “Maccabi Be’er Sheva,” served in the IDF, and then returned to Ukraine — and to a war that was not of his choosing. He voluntarily joined the “Right Sector”, helped train recruits, later signed a contract with the UAF and commanded a platoon […]

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