On January 18, 2025, Ukrainian historical channel Wild Fox presented a unique 10-hour stream, entirely dedicated to the history of the Jewish people in ancient times. This project covers events from the Persian king Cyrus II the Great, who allowed the Jews to return to Judea, to the Maccabean Revolt (166-142 BCE), which led to … Read more
Formally, Pavel Syutkin, of course, was not imprisoned for borscht. On September 15, 2026, the Zyuzinsky District Court of Moscow sentenced the 61-year-old writer and historian of Russian cuisine to six years in a general regime colony on charges of spreading, according to Russian legislation, “knowingly false information” about the Russian army. He was also … Read more
While the US tries to block Iran’s access to international banks, dollars, oil revenues, and intermediary companies, and Israel seeks and blocks the financial infrastructure of the IRGC and its proxies, Tehran has a partner interested in the exact opposite. Russia is helping Iran build its own payment channels, less dependent on the Western financial … Read more
The story of the death of British Hasid Yitzhak Elmakayes in Uman turned into an almost ready-made detective story within a day. The man went into the forest to pray, was found dead, reports of signs of violence came from Israel, and the Ukrainian police opened a case under the article of premeditated murder. If … Read more
On July 2, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine decided to grant the burial site of Tzadik Rabbi Nachman in the city of Uman the status of a site of national significance. This decision enhances the protection of the holy site and highlights its unique value for both Ukrainian and Jewish cultural and spiritual … Read more
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
“Every Jew is a messenger of the Almighty to restore the connection of the people of Israel with their tradition and roots. This is the duty of every Jew, regardless of their personal level of Torah knowledge. Even if your knowledge is not great, go out and share it with those who have not yet … 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
