Kharkivshchyna, Ukraine

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Under Fire They Came Home: How War Is Drawing Ukraine’s Jews Back to Jewish Life

Carol Ungar in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

The devastating war in Ukraine has surprisingly led many Ukrainian Jews to reconnect with their Jewish roots.

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A Legacy Rekindled in Kharkiv: An OU Kiruv Initiative That Impacted Generations

Carol Ungar in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

During the 1990s and early 2000s, a significant OU-funded kiruv initiative in Kharkiv, Ukraine, reshaped the Jewish futures of many, offering young Jews an introduction to authentic Jewish life.

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Life Making Sense

Carol Ann Schwartz in Hadassah · 4 Mar

The article explores the intertwining of joy and sorrow in Jewish history and tradition, exemplified through holidays like Purim, Passover, and Yom Hashoah.

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After 4 years of war, Ukraine’s Jews adapt to a life of sirens, shortages and uncertainty

Theia Chatelle in JTA · 23 Feb

Ukrainian Jews are adapting to a harsh reality as the war drags into its fourth year, reshaping everyday life and community structures.

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War by Fire and Ice

Bernard-Henri Lévy in Tablet · 5 Feb

Bernard-Henri Lévy critiques the international perspective on Ukraine's resilience during its fourth harsh winter amid ongoing warfare, emphasizing that the struggle is not merely about resistance but also about survival in conditions manufactured by Russian aggression.

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War by Fire and Ice

Bernard-Henri Lévy in Tablet · 5 Feb

Bernard-Henri Lévy critiques the international perspective on Ukraine's resilience during its fourth harsh winter amid ongoing warfare, emphasizing that the struggle is not merely about resistance but also about survival in conditions manufactured by Russian aggression.

0 Science History

REVIEW: ‘The Dressmaker’s Mirror’

Stewart Kampel in Hadassah · 9 Jan

In The Dressmakers Mirror, Susan Weiss Liebman, a former biology professor and geneticist, explores her Jewish family's history plagued by sudden deaths, ultimately tracing it to a specific genetic mutation.

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Being both Jewish and Slavic in America hasn’t always been simple — but sharing stories and culture is helping me make sense of who I am

Vick Volovnyk in JTA · 30 Dec 2025

Growing up nestled between Jewish and Slavic identities, Vick Volovnyk explores their complex intersection within the context of historical and ongoing political tensions.

0 History Holocaust

My Great-Grandfather’s Buick:

Emily Hamilton in Tablet · 26 Nov 2025

Emily Hamilton's poignant reflection on discovering her great-grandfather's book collection weaves a tale of family, history, and identity.

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REVIEW: Genetic Secrets in ‘The Dressmaker’s Mirror’

Stewart Kampel in Hadassah · 5 Sep 2025

In "The Dressmakers Mirror: Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family's Secret," Susan Weiss Liebman, a geneticist and former professor, blends memoir with medical investigation to unravel a devastating genetic mystery in her family.

0 Communities History

October 7 Survivors, Then and Now

Lee Yaron in Hadassah · 1 Sep 2025

Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Lee Yaron documents the deeply personal stories of those affected by the conflict between Israel and Hamas through interviews conducted over two years.

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Newspapers on the Border in Ukraine

Efim Marmer in Tablet · 27 Aug 2025

In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, local newspapers like Visnik Bogoduhivshinyi play a vital role in providing real-time, ground-level insight into the lives of those living near the front lines.

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Amid the terror of war in Ukraine, a stirring debut novel demonstrates the power of love and art

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 6 Aug 2025

Sam Wachman's debut novel, "The Sunflower Boys," unfolds amidst the turmoil of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, offering a poignant narrative centered around the experiences of 12-year-old Artem.

0 Music Politics

Why Bard College’s orchestra performed Mendelssohn at the site of Hitler’s Nuremberg rallies

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 25 Jul 2025

At a historically significant site in Nuremberg previously used for Nazi rallies, Bard College's "The Orchestra Now" performed a concert centered on Felix Mendelssohn's music, once banned by the Nazis for his Jewish heritage.

0 Communities History

Berdychiv was once the ‘Jerusalem of Volhynia.’ Now the Ukrainian city’s tiny Jewish community is struggling.

Theia Chatelle in JTA · 20 May 2025

Berdychiv, once a vibrant hub of Jewish life and known as the "Jerusalem of Volhynia," now faces significant challenges in preserving its Jewish heritage amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

0 History Politics

Refusenik Lessons for Today

Sapir · 14 May 2025

The term "refusenik" refers to Soviet Jews whose emigration requests were denied, highlighting a tenacious fight against Soviet oppression.

0 History Politics

In Dissent

Marci Shore in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr 2025

"In Dissent," authored by Benjamin Nathans, delves into the history and significance of the Soviet dissident movement, highlighting key figures and events.

0 Politics Culture

Help! Everything Is Too Confusing!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Mar 2025

The panel discusses the current state of political and cultural confusion in the United States, focusing on the evolving political alliances under the Trump administration.

0 Communities Philosophy

3 years into war, Jewish life in Ukraine gets boost from NY Jewry

Larry Luxner in Forward · 24 Feb 2025

Three years into the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Jewish life in Ukraine is receiving substantial support from Jewish communities abroad, particularly through funded programs by the UJA-Federation of New York.

0 Music Culture

Charles Krauthammer’s Gift to Jewish Music

James Loeffler in Jewish Review of Books · 24 Jul 2018

Charles Krauthammer, a renowned political columnist, launched Pro Musica Hebraica, an organization dedicated to reviving obscure Jewish classical music.

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