Odessa has a street named after the outstanding Jewish physicist Joseph Fisher — what made him famous

A Jewish Physicist Who Changed Science In Odesa, 4th Suvorovska Street was officially renamed. It now bears the name of Yosyp (Joseph) Fisher — a prominent theoretical physicist of Jewish origin, whose scientific works remain a foundation for many modern studies. He was born in Minsk in 1919, but spent most of his professional life … Read more

Ukrainian stand-up in Israel: Anton Lirnyk will perform in four cities in February 2026

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

“Masks” and People’s Artist of Ukraine Boris Barsky in Israel in February 2026 – the comedy “Romeo and Juliet”

🎭 Announcement: “Masks Show — Romeo and Juliet” — in Israel! The famous Odessa theater “Masks” returns with a tour in Israel with an updated version of the cult production “Romeo and Juliet” — an incredible, bright, funny, and deeply human comedy created based on Shakespeare’s tragedy. In the lead role — People’s Artist of … Read more

A large scientific project on Jewish heritage has opened in Ukraine: supported by UNESCO and the EU

A large-scale study of Jewish culture in Ukraine launched in Kyiv The official opening of a large-scale interdisciplinary project “Jewish Heritage in Ukraine: Interdisciplinary Reflections through the Prism of Archival Documents, Culture, History, and Literature” took place within the walls of the National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy” (NaUKMA) — an initiative that brings together historians, … Read more

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

Ukrainian Yaroslava Levitskaya is the only Righteous Among the Nations who currently lives in Israel and was honored with a memorial sign during her lifetime

Haifa knows and honors a modest heroine — a native of Zolochiv (Lviv region, Ukraine). On February 12, 2025, she turned 90 years old. In the Righteous Among the Nations Garden in Haifa, where 20 memorial stones bear the names of those who saved Jews and once lived in the city, Yaroslava Levytska remains the … Read more

“Rockets hit not only people but also negotiations”: Ukraine under massive fire amid attempts at dialogue

The night attack by Russia on Ukraine coincided with diplomatic contacts in Abu Dhabi and became a direct signal: strikes are being carried out not only on cities but also on the negotiation process itself. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha, commenting on the shelling on the night … Read more

Center of Cosmetology in Haifa. Peeling – Cryolifting – RF lifting – Beauty injections. Cosmetic center for face and body with unique technologies and methods of rejuvenation and health improvement.

#promotion Haifa: Histadrut, 44 (Check-Post) Winter 2025/2026 ✨ First visit – only 268 shekels. ✨ Bring a friend, and you both get a gift! In Haifa, there are clinics that sell the “effect,” and there are clinics that sell a plan. Sol Clinics is closer to the latter: the center has been operating since 2016, … Read more

“Dukh i Litera” is a leading Ukrainian cultural project in the field of Jewish studies, offering a wide selection of books on Jewish studies in Ukrainian

The Publishing House of “Dukh i Litera” is one of the oldest Ukrainian publishers of humanitarian literature, founded in 1992 at the Kyiv Mogilyan Academy. It specializes in the release of books on philosophy, sociology, cultural studies, theology and, above all, on Judaic. For a Jewish audience in Israel, this publishing house is of particular … Read more