Top 5 surnames in Ukraine with Ukrainian-Jewish roots – what is the story behind them?

Ukraine is a country where many cultures are intertwined. Pay attention to surnames that have both Ukrainian and Jewish roots – their history reflects centuries-old coexistence and mutual influence. Ukrainian-Jewish roots: what do surnames hide? Introduction In Ukraine, there are often surnames that can simultaneously indicate Ukrainian and Jewish roots. This phenomenon is the result … Read more

Loans in Israel without illusions: how GBT Global support works and in which cases it really helps

Financial issues in Israel are rarely simple — especially for repatriates, self-employed individuals, families with non-standard income, or people with problematic credit histories. The banking system is strictly formalized, automated, and leaves almost no room for dialogue. As a result, even those who formally “did everything right” may receive a refusal. This is where the … Read more

Garik Korogodsky in Israel: an original stand-up by the Ukrainian blogger and businessman in May 2026 – Tel Aviv (28), Haifa (31), Ashdod (29)

Writer, bestselling author, philanthropist, and flamboyant Ukrainian businessman takes the stage with an original stand-up that is hard to fit into the genre’s framework. At the end of May 2026, Garik Korogodsky will take the stage in Israel for the first time with a program that organizers call ‘Non-classical Stand-Up – Prolonged Jump.’ The tour … Read more

NYT: The bet on rebellion did not work – how the secret calculation of the US and Israel for an internal explosion in Iran turned into a protracted war

Before the start of the war against Iran in Washington and Jerusalem, as reported on March 22, 2026, by The New York Times, there was a calculation not only for military pressure but also for a quick internal collapse of the regime. It was assumed that strikes on the top of the system, intelligence operations, … Read more

“Iron Swords” in Ukrainian: why Michael Bar-Zohar’s book about Israel’s war with Hamas was released in Ukraine at the most precise moment

The Ukrainian edition of Michael Bar-Zohar’s book about Israel’s war with Hamas appeared not just in time, but almost symbolically accurately. Against the backdrop of a new round of war with Iran, proxy warfare, and Israel’s right to self-defense, this book becomes not only a chronicle of October 7 but also a tool for explaining … Read more

The grand opening of the exhibition “Journey with the ‘Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter’: from Antiquity to 1939” took place in Bila Tserkva

On March 2, 2026, the ceremonial opening of the traveling exhibition “Journey with the ‘Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter’: From Antiquity to 1939” took place at the Bila Tserkva Regional Museum, organized by the Canadian non-governmental organization ‘Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter’ (UJE). The exhibition highlights the centuries-old history of relations between Ukrainians and Jews—from the first mentions of Jewish communities … Read more

How Russian experience from the front now works against Israel

On March 17, 2026, a topic that was previously discussed in Israel as a concerning scenario began to take shape as a public story in major Western media. According to The Wall Street Journal, Russia expanded its intelligence sharing and military cooperation with Iran, providing it with satellite images, advanced drone technologies, and tactical recommendations … Read more

September 17, 1939: How the USSR Became the Second Occupier of Poland – for the Jews of Poland, it Became a Nightmare from Both Sides

On September 1, 1939, Hitler sent troops into Poland. This date is considered the beginning of World War II. Everyone knows the first strike. But they try to keep silent about the second But almost no one talks about September 17, when the Red Army entered from the east. Poland found itself in a vise: … Read more

How Jared Kushner’s Jewish roots connect Ukraine and Trump: an unexpected find from Pidgaitsy, Ternopil region of Ukraine

Why not? Heading “Jews from Ukraine” on the website NAnews is dedicated to the unique history and achievements of Ukrainian Jews, their contribution to the development of Israel and Jewish communities around the world, strengthening cultural and historical ties between peoples. This article is just research for now 🙂 by an enthusiast…… History often brings … Read more