Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine

0 Communities Culture

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.

What we built in Ukraine, and why it still matters

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Feb

In response to Russia's expanded invasion of Ukraine, a grassroots humanitarian network called UA Support Teams (UAST) emerged, operating across 20 countries with nearly 400 volunteers to evacuate vulnerable populations and provide vital aid, including to Holocaust survivors.

0 Politics Ethics

The only people entitled to ‘Ukraine fatigue’ are the Ukrainians

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Feb

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has persisted despite fading global attention, requires steadfast support and engagement, argues David Weisberg.

0 Politics Israel

Sleeping With the Enemy

Park MacDougald in Tablet · 24 Feb

This analysis explores the intersections between the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Middle East conflicts, highlighting how these wars have been interpreted and manipulated within U.S. political culture.

0 Communities Politics

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.

0 Literature Holocaust

Long overlooked, Soviet Jewish stories written after the Holocaust emerge in new translation

Sasha Vasilyuk in JTA · 20 Feb

A new collection of short stories has emerged, bringing attention to the overlooked Soviet Jewish literature written after World War II.

0 Politics History

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 Holocaust Education

I went looking for Holocaust ‘upstanders.’ I found a Nazi rescuer who chose conscience over complicity.

Joyce Kamen in JTA · 26 Jan

Lilly and Joyce Kamen are expanding their "Upstander Stories" series for young readers by spotlighting Otto Busse, a lesser-known figure who defied Nazi policies during World War II.

0 Communities Politics

What the war in Ukraine is teaching Jewish philanthropy about sustained care

eJewishPhilanthropy · 22 Jan

Jewish philanthropy's response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine highlights the need for adaptability in long-term support strategies.

0 Culture History

Enjoy the Yiddish Book Center’s exhibit on your phone

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 15 Jan

The Yiddish Book Center has made its permanent exhibit, "Yiddish: A Global Culture, Virtual Exhibit," available online, showcasing a rich array of Yiddish cultural artifacts accessible via mobile phones.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

An idyllic Jewish village, full of life and hope, just hours before its utter annihilation

Simi Horwitz in Forward · 7 Jan

"Shttl," a film by Ady Walter set in a Jewish Ukrainian village on the eve of Operation Barbarossa in 1941, captures a community's vibrant life just before its annihilation by the Nazis.

0 Culture Politics

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 Music History

How hundreds of forgotten klezmer tunes have been rescued from oblivion

Jon Kalish in Forward · 23 Dec 2025

An extensive collection of over 1,000 historic klezmer tunes, long dormant in Kyiv's Vernadsky National Library, has been revitalized by the Klezmer Institute through the Kiselgof-Makonovetsky Digital Manuscript Project.

0 Politics History

How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Ukrainians

Park MacDougald in Tablet · 18 Dec 2025

The article examines the complexities and sentiments surrounding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, particularly focusing on the controversial U.S. peace plan led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

0 Television/Film Politics

Chernov’s Wager

Bernard-Henri Lévy in Tablet · 25 Nov 2025

Bernard-Henri Lévy reflects on Mstyslav Chernov's film "2000 Meters from Andriivka," highlighting its focus on the raw and immersive portrayal of war.

0 Antisemitism Communities

When Jews are on the ballot, it’s time to get out.

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 4 Nov 2025

Hana Raviyt Schank reflects on her experiences as a Jew living in various cities, notably New York post-9/11 and during recent resurgences of antisemitism.

0 Jewish Law Politics

While Jews criticize Israel, Israel looks after Jews everywhere.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 Oct 2025

Israel's intelligence services act as the unseen guardians for Jewish communities worldwide, offering protection regardless of political debates surrounding the Jewish state.

0 Politics Leadership

No One Shuts Down Trump

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Oct 2025

In the midst of a government shutdown, President Donald Trump is thriving in his brand of governance, blending diplomacy and business.

0 Politics History

The Historical Secrets for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

Daniel Clarke-Serret in Future of Jewish · 6 Oct 2025

Daniel Clarke-Serret's essay critically examines the concept of eternal peace, particularly in the context of Israeli-Palestinian relations, by exploring historical precedents.

0 Holocaust Communities

84th anniversary of Babyn Yar massacre marked by Russian drones and new information about victims

Theia Chatelle in JTA · 29 Sep 2025

The 84th anniversary of the Babyn Yar massacre in Kyiv, where Nazi forces murdered 33,771 Jews in 1941, was marked against the backdrop of recent Russian attacks.

0 Communities History

Glimpses of Redemption

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Sep 2025

Amidst the backdrop of war-torn Ukraine, Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch and Rebbetzin Elke Inna lead an inspiring mission to rekindle Jewish connections among elderly Jews scattered in Kyiv and surrounding rural villages.

0 Literature Culture

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 History Culture

Ukraine in the words of a murdered Yiddish poet

Maia Evrona in Forward · 31 Jul 2025

The Night of the Murdered Poets on August 12, 1952, saw the execution of 13 Jewish intellectuals in the Soviet Union, including five Yiddish writers originally from Ukraine.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish funders must refocus on Ukraine before it’s too late

eJewishPhilanthropy · 22 Jul 2025

Karyn Grossman Gershon, CEO of Project Kesher, emphasizes the urgency for Jewish philanthropists to recommit support to Ukraine amidst its ongoing war with Russia.

0 Culture Politics

Of course Superman is an immigrant — so why are Republicans mad about it?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 9 Jul 2025

Conservative media's backlash to director James Gunn's characterization of Superman as an immigrant underscores a recurring cultural debate over inclusion in superhero stories.

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