In Israel, a program of events from February 22–24 has been announced, dedicated to the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This is not a series of “official protocols” and not an attempt to speak for Ukraine instead of Ukrainians. Quite the opposite: people are simply invited to come and stand together, so … Read more
On the Golan Heights, about 16 km from the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret), there is a place that initially disappoints in person — and then suddenly overwhelms. Gilgal Refaim (גלגל רפאים) is translated in various ways: Wheel of Ghosts, Circle of Spirits, sometimes even Ring of Giants. And yes, it is called the Israeli Stonehenge … Read more
Abba Hushi played a key role in the formation of modern Israel. His contribution to the development of Haifa, where he was mayor from 1951 to 1969, will forever go down in history. Abba Khushi, a famous Israeli politician and public figure, was born on May 23, 1898 in the city of Turka, Lviv region, … Read more
In Washington, preparations are underway to launch a new international platform that could influence the course of the war in the Gaza Strip and the balance of power around Israel. The first meeting of the so-called Peace Council is scheduled for February 19. The plans were reported by the portal Axios citing representatives of the … Read more
On September 2, 2025, Odessa Mayor Gennady Trukhanov, on behalf of the entire city, presented Roman Shvartsman with the title of “Honorary Citizen of the City of Odessa”. They congratulate him warmly and in a homely way, calling him “our Romochka”. They emphasize that he truly deserves this award. As is customary in Jewish tradition, … Read more
#promotion They don’t promise a loan — they help you get it: a fair alternative to bank rejections appeared in Israel If you’ve ever tried to get a loan from an Israeli bank — you know what it means: endless forms, BDI, “we’ll call you back later” and eventually — silence. It’s especially difficult for … Read more
The black market for Russian and Iranian oil has encountered an unexpected crisis. Millions of barrels are stuck in storage, deals are stalling, and logistics are faltering. The reason is not only the pressure from US and European sanctions but also a more prosaic factor: too many legal alternatives have appeared on the market at … Read more
Irena Mamana repatriate from Zhitomir (Ukraine), became a real heroine of northern Israel. She sews bulletproof vests, repairs uniforms and helps soldiers, forgetting about herself, despite the shelling and financial difficulties. Her story was told Nikita Aronov on the Israeli portal “Details“. Irena Maman is one of five returnees honored on November 7 for their … Read more
“A 200-meter-long bridge, with 37 sections, 178 steps, and a heating system, allows the Kohanim to safely visit the holy site…“ The construction of the bridge cost more than 1,000,000 dollars. According to the organizers, it is the largest project of its kind in Ukraine and, most likely, in all of Europe. Ukraine is at … Read more
The collection is organized by the initiative “Israeli Friends of Ukraine” with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in Israel Russia continues its military aggression against Ukraine not only on the front but also in cities — with strikes on energy and critical infrastructure. It is Russian aggression and targeted attacks on civilian infrastructure … Read more
