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On September 8, 2026, an exhibition opened in Kyiv, the title of which initially seems almost chamber-like: “Painted Prayers. Endangered Painting in the Synagogues of Ukrainian Bukovina” — translated from Ukrainian as “Painted Prayers. Synagogue Paintings of Ukrainian Bukovina at Risk”. Author: Alexander Khmelnitsky In fact, the story here is much more than a few … Read more

In Lviv, a Jewish tombstone was found, which after discovery was transported and returned to the territory of the Jewish cemetery. Residents of the city joined in the rescue of the matzevah. The Lviv Volunteer Center separately thanked Julian Lahun and Andriy Lahun for their help in preserving Jewish heritage. This was reported on August … Read more

Genetics does not prove myths and does not measure identity. But it shows that behind the millennia of Jewish history stand not only memory, faith, and culture, but also real traces of population past. DNA and Jewish history: where myth ends and science begins In the discussion about the origin of the Jewish people, there … Read more

Fair, Ukrainian culture, new acquaintances, and support for the military — on October 17, 2026, in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, the ‘Ukrainian Gathering of Gratitude’ will take place. The meeting is dedicated to the defenders of Ukraine and Israel, and the organizers invite everyone interested to attend. For those who want to do more than just be … Read more

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Dear friends and readers, On the evening of September 11, Rosh Hashanah 5787 — ראש השנה תשפ״ז begins. The Jewish New Year arrives at a time when both Israel and Ukraine are once again acutely aware of the value of simple words: home, family, security, life. We wish that the year 5787 will be a … Read more

The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Reuven Asman reported on September 9, 2026, that he continues to work for the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war and is trying to use his contacts in Washington, Israel, and the Jewish world for this purpose. A few weeks ago, at the Central Synagogue of Ukraine in Kyiv, … Read more

38 lists have been submitted for the 26th Knesset elections — from Likud, Eisenkot, and the Bennett-Lapid alliance to the Pirates, Paradise, and the candidate in a crown. But the main question is not about the exotic: several small parties are near the 3.25% threshold, and their results could change the composition of the next … Read more

An additional screening of the documentary film ‘Kuzma: Scary Funny’, dedicated to Andriy Kuzmenko — Kuzma Skryabin, will take place in Haifa. The new session is scheduled for October 4, 2026 at HOT CINEMA in Grand Canyon. After the first screenings in Israel, the organizers opened ticket sales for an additional session in Haifa. Tickets … Read more

Several days of diplomacy ended with a new night of rockets and Shahed drones. Two people died in Kyiv, a market was destroyed near Odesa, and passengers on the Kyiv-Sumy train had to be urgently evacuated. Author: Elena Gunko On the night of September 8, 2026, Russian forces once again launched missiles and drones at … Read more