And today in our section “Jews from Ukraine,” we will talk about Leo Motzkin — an outstanding public figure from Brovary, whose name is associated with the history of Israel and Ukrainian Jews. Leo Motzkin (Aryeh Leib) was born in 1867 in Brovary, Kyiv province of the Russian Empire. In this small town, near Kyiv, … Read more

This was the only successful uprising in the concentration camps of the Third Reich. On October 14, 1943, prisoners of the Nazi death camp Sobibor rebelled under the leadership of a Soviet prisoner of war, a native of Ukraine, Alexander Pechersky. This was the only successful uprising in the concentration camps of the Third Reich. … Read more

The war, which has lasted longer than World War II, has changed not only everyday life in Ukraine but also the very optics of memory. The history of the Holocaust, questions of responsibility, collaboration, and the commemoration of tragedy today exist in a space of constant pressure — military, political, and informational. Historian Yuri (Amir) … Read more

The Ukrainian national handball team has finalized its roster for the 2026 Men’s European Championship. The lineup includes 18 players representing clubs from nine different countries. This is one of the most “geographically dispersed” rosters in recent years and directly reflects how Ukrainian handball exists today — through legionnaires and international practice. The list also … Read more

“The decision was spontaneous — without long announcements, literally a week before the concert. We were also pushed by what continues to happen in Ukraine. Therefore, part of the proceeds from the concert will go to support the children’s fund in Ukraine — ‘Corporation of Monsters’.” The program is performed in Ukrainian. “This is a … Read more

The Jewish Detachment left a significant mark in history as a symbol of bravery and solidarity between two peoples. In honor of the commander Solomon Laynberg, a street in Lviv was named after him. In 2013, it was proposed to establish a monument to the “Jewish Detachment” in Ternopil, but the project was suspended due … Read more

Project Leonid Nevzlin Center studies of Eastern European Jewry named after at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem explores the anthropological and Jewish aspects of aliyah from Ukraine in the context of war. The unique stories of repatriates have become valuable material for studying their integration and identity transformation. As a result of Russian aggression against … Read more

In Washington, an alarming formula is increasingly heard: the US may not be ready for a prolonged war with a comparable adversary. Christian Brose, President and Director of Strategy at Anduril Industries, speaks about this without diplomacy: the American planning and procurement system is too slow, and the industrial base is set up as if … Read more

Almost all of her service took place during the “Iron Swords” war. After demobilization, Katya dreamed of a peaceful life. But a few days later, her heart stopped — and the system almost left her without treatment. Most of you have already heard the story of the new repatriate from Ukraine — Katya, who shocked … Read more

From the end of February 2026, Ukrainian comedian and showman Anton Lirnik will conduct a series of solo stand-up concerts in Israel. Over four days, he will perform in four cities — Netanya, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Ashdod. The poster promises smart humor without censorship, proven charisma, and a promise: laughter backed by convictions and … Read more