Jews in Ukraine

Faith in battle: 52,000 holiday kits for Ukraine's Jews amid war

The initiative aims to support spiritual and emotional well-being during the upcoming Jewish holidays as the Russia-Ukraine War continues.

27/08/2023

In war-torn Ukraine, the Jewish heart still beats - opinion

As the war continues to play out and Ukraine pays the price, this community needs to be educated about everything that Judaism has to offer during this vulnerable time.

By AMIRA AHRONOVIZ
26/08/2023
El Al Israel Airlines planes are seen on the tarmac at Ben Gurion International airport in Lod

Ukrainian orphan held up at Israel's airport, released on bail - report

The Interior Ministry initially requested to deport the child, who reportedly arrived in Israel with his uncle and legal guardian Oleksander.

Camp Ramah returns to Ukraine despite ongoing war

Ramah Yachad, a Ukrainian Jewish summer camp, has returned to western Ukraine despite the ongoing war with Russia.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
09/08/2023

Aliyah dips in West, surges in Russia amid Ukraine conflict

Israel has seen a decrease in immigrants making aliyah from Western countries while aliyah from Russia and Ukraine has increased.

16/07/2023

Most of Kherson’s Jews fled when Russia invaded, a flood could make the rest leave

About 20 Jewish families have been directly affected by the flooding so far, and they are taking shelter in Jewish institutions.

By JTA STAFF
09/06/2023

Elderly Ukrainian-Jewish woman injured in Russian shelling of Kyiv

The woman, said to be over 80 years old, was injured in Russian shelling that killed a Ukrainian mother and daughter on Thursday. 

Ukraine's Jews celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in different ways

"The state of war continues to greatly challenge the Jewish routine... [we will] continue to preserve both the communities and the Jewish year cycle."

10/05/2023

US and Ukraine behind drone attack on Kremlin, Russia claims

Washington should be aware that Russia knew it was selecting the targets and Ukraine was merely implementing US plans, the Kremlin said.

By REUTERS
04/05/2023

Yael Eckstein, JPOST’s Humanitarian Award recipient, is a hero of the Jewish people - Opinion

An example of one person making a big difference.

By SHLOMI PELES
23/04/2023
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