In Zhytomyr, the memory of the Jewish hero — defender of Ukraine Maksym-Wolf Bulygin was honored: a memorial plaque was unveiled at the “Or Avner” lyceum.

“Bright memory to Maksym Bulygin. We remember. We respect. We will not forget. Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Blessed is the True Judge“, – from the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine. On January 20, 2026, in Zhytomyr, a commemorative event was held dedicated to the unveiling of a memorial plaque for Maksym Bulygin — a … Read more

Ukrainian-Jewish origins of Mark Zuckerberg’s family: historical documents discovered

At one time, humorous images of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg wearing an embroidered shirt were popular on Ukrainian social networks. The combination of American-Jewish Zuckerberg and a traditional Ukrainian shirt looks funny, although in fact it is possible. After all, the ancestors of FB’s “father” come from Ukraine, namely from the Lviv region. Historians have … Read more

Jews from Ukraine: Chaim Nachman Bialik – an outstanding poet, writer, Zionist and thinker who played a key role in the revival of Hebrew literature

Heading ‘Jews from Ukraine’ on the website NAnews #JewsofUkraine reveals inspiring stories of outstanding Jews whose destinies and achievements connect Ukraine and Israel In Ukraine, a memorial sign was installed on the facade of the house in Odessa at 9 Malaya Arnautskaya Street, where Chaim Bialik lived in 1907. The Jewish community of Ukraine shaped … Read more

Moshe Sharett (1894-1965) – Israeli politician, born in Kherson (Ukraine), Prime Minister of Israel. He played a key role in the formation of the State of Israel and was one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence of Israel

Many prominent political leaders Israel, including 2 presidents and 3 prime ministers, come from UkraineOne of such famous natives is Moshe Sharett. In 2018, a memorial plaque to the first head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel and the second prime minister of the country, Moshe Sharet, appeared at the oldest gymnasium in … Read more

Liberation of Kherson on November 11, 2022: How an “ATB” truck with an Israeli driver became a symbol of the city’s return to Ukraine

Touching footage remembered by all of Ukraine: Exactly three years ago, the Defense Forces liberated Kherson. On November 11, 2022, Ukrainian troops entered the city, where they were greeted by locals with blue and yellow flags — the very ones that had been hidden from the occupiers. These fearless people immediately showed Putin’s army that … Read more

The name of the Righteous Among the Nations Genrikh Ostashevsky is being immortalized in Odessa

At 11:00 on July 9, on Pushkinska Street in Odesa, a memorial plaque to Henrikh Romanovych Ostashevskyi will be unveiled – an actor, People’s Artist of the Ukrainian SSR, and Righteous Among the Nations. The event is organized by the Odesa Regional Association of Jews, the V. Vasylko Theatre, and the Odesa Holocaust Museum as … Read more

“People survived, concrete did not”: in Ukraine January 20 is the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Donetsk Airport

In Ukraine, January 20 is celebrated Day of Remembrance of Defenders of Donetsk Airport. This month marks 10 years since the end of the fighting for the airfield. The events of those days became an important milestone in the modern history of the country. The fighting for the DAP lasted from May 26, 2014 until … Read more

Israel sets the pace: the French market is open to Ukrainian juices, export priorities are shifting

Israel has become one of the countries that today are forming the growth of export markets for Ukrainian fruit and vegetable products. This is evidenced by data from the Reform Office of the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine, presented at the VeggiFruits 2025 conference. Against the backdrop of stagnation in traditional directions, … Read more

Invitation of the aggressor: why Trump invites Putin to the “Council of Peace” and how it looks against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has sent an invitation to Vladimir Putin to join the newly created “Peace Council” — a new international structure that, according to the White House’s plan, should address conflict resolution, starting with the Gaza Strip. The Russian side confirmed receipt of the invitation and stated that it is “studying the details,” … Read more