On International Jewish Book Day, December 29, we remember the “Kiev Letter” of the 10th century, confirming the ancient ties between Ukraine and the Jewish people

International Jewish Book Day is celebrated annually on December 29 (International Jewish Book Day). This holiday symbolizes the rich literature and cultural heritage of the Jewish people, reflecting their influence on world culture. However, behind the celebration lie deep historical ties that unite Israel, Ukraine and the Jewish community. One of the brightest pages of … Read more

Jews from Ukraine: Yevhen “Benya” Yatsyna, the youngest Ukrainian “cyborg” who died in January 2015 defending Donetsk airport

In Ukraine, January 20 is observed as the Day of Remembrance for the Defenders of Donetsk Airport. It marks the anniversary of the end of the battles for the airfield. The events of those days became an important milestone in the modern history of the country. The battles for the Donetsk Airport lasted from May … Read more

Ephraim Katzir (Katchalski), the 4th President of Israel, a native of Kyiv, was also a writer, journalist, and public figure.

Ukrainian-Jewish relations are rich in shared pages of history and outstanding individuals who played a significant role in the establishment and development of the State of Israel. Ephraim Katzir (Katchalski) This includes Ephraim Katzir (Katchalski) – a native of Kyiv, an outstanding biophysicist, and an influential Israeli politician, the fourth President of Israel. Born in … Read more

Moscow no longer masks irritation, and part of the Jewish officialdom of the Russian Federation shows caution: what Zakharova’s words and the story with the ‘Promised Land’ revealed

On March 26, 2026, two indicative lines almost simultaneously appeared in the Russian information field. The first is official: the Russian Foreign Ministry, through Maria Zakharova, sharply reacted to criticism from Israeli Ambassador Oded Yosef. The second is more subtle but no less symptomatic: in a comment to RIA Novosti, the Russian Jewish Congress, speaking … Read more

Ukraine intended to restore air communication during the war and held consultations with Israel, sources report

At the beginning of the full-scale war, Ukraine considered the possibility of partially restoring air traffic and turned to international experience. In particular, consultations were held with Israel, where flights during the conflict did not completely cease but were carried out with restrictions. This is reported by “RBC-Ukraine”, referring to a comment by the Israeli … Read more

Holocaust survivors from Ukraine – how are they enduring the fourth year of war? – video by Dan Goldman

“… my girlfriend, at one time, repatriated from Ukraine alone. Her entire family remained there, in Ukraine, including grandparents who survived the Holocaust. She grew up in the Jewish community, and the question of living in Israel was always a matter of time for her. One day after another conversation with her relatives, she told … Read more

“Well, Adolf, you can rejoice”: a Kyiv resident who survived the Holocaust froze to death due to a blackout caused by Putin

“Well, Adolf, can you rejoice? Your followers, decades later, have picked up the banner and continue the work that humanity tried to end many years ago. They have learned your lessons and methods and are creatively developing them. However, don’t rush to rejoice. They will lose, just like you. You died in a bunker, they … Read more

Netanyahu, Orban, and the Ukrainian Hysteria: Why in War, the Survivors Are Not the Most Offended, but the Most Sober – Opinion

Around the fact that Benjamin Netanyahu did not publicly push away Viktor Orban, a familiar noise has risen again in the Ukrainian segment. Talks began about betrayal, moral decline, wrong alliances, and almost a new crusade against Budapest and Jerusalem. But all this storm again rests on one unpleasant fact: in real politics, states survive … Read more