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Ukrainian Jewish communities mark difficult year; Rosh Hashanah preparations amid war

Despite war and hardship, Jewish communities in Ukraine prepare for High Holidays with 51,500 holiday packages sent across 169 cities

Itamar Eichner | 09.17.25

Israeli mother, daughter severely injured in car accident in Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage

Girl, 6, and mother hurt when their car overturned while visiting Rabbi Nachman’s grave site, as tens of thousands prepare to travel to Ukraine despite major flight disruptions and mounting logistical challenges

Shilo Freid | 09.10.25

Why do tens of thousands of Israelis travel to Uman on Rosh Hashanah?

The annual pilgrimage to Uman has been in the headlines this year not only because of special government funding but also over the demand that draft dodgers not be arrested on their way to visit grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov; So who was Rabbi Nachman, when did Israelis begin arriving at his grave in such large numbers, and why do the obstacles not deter them?

Shilo Freid | 08.27.25

Economic sanctions fail to halt Russia’s war effort against Ukraine

Despite thousands of US sanctions against companies and individuals linked to its war effort, Moscow's war economy thrives through a global network of trade, especially with China, India and Gulf states, exposing the failure of economic pressure to stop the fighting

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 08.26.25

US barred Ukraine from firing long-range missiles on Russian soil, report says

The Wall Street Journal reported that Pentagon approval is now required for Ukraine to use US-made ATACMS missiles; Officials say Washington has vetoed strikes inside Russia for months, even as Trump urges an end to the war

Ynetnews | 08.24.25

Russian missile hits Jewish cemetery in Ukraine, damaging historic graves

A Russian missile struck the historic Jewish cemetery in Pervomaisk, Ukraine, igniting fires and damaging gravestones; Local rabbis vowed to continue their work, calling it the 4th attack on the county's Jewish communities in a month as Russian strikes escalate across the country

Itamar Eichner | 08.19.25

Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump, and Vladimir Putin

Trump says Putin may seek deal on Ukraine, but doubts remain

Ahead of meeting Putin, Trump said the Russian leader wants a deal to end the war; but at a summit with Zelensky and European leaders, he admitted Putin may not want one at all: 'If he doesn’t behave, the situation will be tough'

Reuters | 08.19.25

Six Jewish boys circumcised at summer camp in Ukraine in rare community event

In war-hit city of Zhytomyr, local Jewish boys undergo ritual circumcision at Chabad-run summer camp; community leaders call joint ceremony unprecedented and powerful sign of resilience and renewed connection to Jewish identity

Itamar Eichner | 08.18.25

European leaders to join Zelensky for White House talks with Trump on Ukraine war

European and NATO leaders will join Ukraine’s Zelensky at the White House for talks with the US president, a show of solidarity aimed at preventing Kyiv from being sidelined in U.S.-Russia peace efforts.

News Agencies, Ynetnews | 08.17.25

'My mother Is a hero': Decorated WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Israel

Asia Mamadov fled Kyiv at the outbreak of the war, joined the Red Army at 16 and fought the Nazis until their surrender in 1945; she served in communication, observation and guidance roles, earning numerous medals for her wartime heroism

Israel Moshkovitz | 08.17.25

Zelensky to meet with Trump after summit with Putin: 'Russian don't want a ceasefire'

Ukrainian leader, who was not invited to meeting in Alaska, says he held a 'long and substantive' conversation with Trump, adding he would 'discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war'

Associated Press | 08.16.25

Ukrainian vodka Khortytsa returns to Israel after years-long legal battle

Spirit brand makes a comeback in Israel, now locally produced by local distributor after a six-year legal battle over trademark rights

Navit Zomer | 08.15.25

ארכיון 2017 נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ נשיא רוסיה ולדימיר פוטין

Trump ahead of summit with Putin on Ukraine war: 'He's going to make a deal'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his European allies have intensified their efforts this week to prevent any deal between the U.S. and Russia emerging meeting that leaves Ukraine vulnerable to future attack

Reuters | 08.14.25

The Baltic States and the silence of Moscow

Analysis: Baltic defiance of Russia’s war in Ukraine, rooted in historic resistance, military aid, energy independence and thriving societies, may be forcing a Kremlin reckoning, raising doubts among Moscow elites about Putin’s role in ending the war

Jeshurun Hight | 08.11.25

Trump plans trilateral meeting with Putin, Zelensky: 'Ukraine will have to give up territory'

European leaders welcome Trump plans to meet Putin on ending war in Ukraine, while stressing need to keep pressure on Moscow and protect Ukrainian and European security interests

Reuters | 08.10.25

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