Ukraine

Uman, Judaism, Coronavirus, and Pogroms

I couldn't be more strongly opposed to this mass trip to Uman. But this year, I found that I could be even more strongly opposed.Op-ed.

Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine: Bring the attackers to justice

Ambassador Joel Lion meets local officials, Breslov representatives in Uman, calls for justice after young Hasid attacked.

Report: Jewish man attacked and injured in Uman

Ukrainian youths reportedly assault Hasidic Jews visiting Uman, injuring one of them. Police have opened investigation.

Jewish pilgrim tests positive for coronavirus in Uman

Uman Mayor Alexander Tsibiri says he does not trust pilgrims who "sneak" into Ukraine when they say they do not have coronavirus.

'Breslovers who visit Uman now are getting beaten up'

Rabbi Shalom Arush says 'things have gotten out of control' in Uman, with Jewish visitors attacked by locals.

Congressman asks Trump to press Ukraine to allow Uman pilgrims

South Carolina congressman Jeff Duncan calls on Trump administration to intervene on behalf of Hasidic Jews looking to visit Uman this year.

New team will work out plan for Uman pilgrimages

PM Netanyahu taps Min. Ze'ev Elkin to head team of ministers charged with reaching agreement on travel to Uman, Ukraine.

Locals in Uman, Ukraine scuffle with Jewish pilgrims

Ukrainian locals yell at Jews to leave Uman, say they're acting dangerously.

Ukraine's president thinks Jews should invest in his country

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls on investors - especially Jews - to put their money on Ukraine.

Ukraine bans entry of foreigners, blocking visitors to Uman

Ukrainian government issues temporary ban on the entry of foreigners into the country ahead of Rosh Hashannah and the annual Uman pilgrimage

'Never too late' not just an adage – circumcision at 80

How an 80-year-old born during the Soviet regime began learning about the rich history of his People and reached unfathomable heights.

Ukraine restricts Jewish entry to Uman at Israel's request

Ukraine, Israel agree to limit annual pilgrimage to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in light of coronavirus risks.

Iran: Pilots were alive after missile hit Ukrainian plane

Iranian officials report on results of analysis of black boxes of Ukrainian airliner which was downed by Tehran.

Israel, Ukraine issue joint statement on Rosh Hashanah in Uman

Governments ask Jewish pilgrims not to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah this year due to coronavirus pandemic.

Ukraine to limit number of people allowed to visit Uman

Ukraine Interior Min. Avakov says mass events cannot be held during pandemic, country will limit number of Jews allowed in for holiday.

Hospital worker contracts coronavirus - and leaves the country

Employee at large hospital in central Israel breaks quarantine to fly to Ukraine - after testing positive for coronavirus.

Ukraine to let Israelis in for Rosh Hashanah?

Ukraine to let in at least 5,000 Uman pilgrims for Rosh Hashanah, chief rabbi says.

Ukraine: Ax-wielding man attempts to break into synagogue

Search underway after security guard wounded defending synagogue from man armed with an ax.

Bodies of 286 Jewish Holocaust victims found in 2 basements

Remains of 286 Jews murdered in the Holocaust - mostly women and children - found in two basements in Ukraine.

Watch: Ukrainian bus hostages walk free

Ukrainian police free 13 hostages and arrested armed man who held them on a bus.

Gunman takes 20 Ukraine bus passengers hostage

Negotiations with bus hijacker underway after he claims he rigged bus with 20 civilians on board to explode.

Ukraine to bar Israeli visitors to Uman this Rosh Hashannah

Israeli visitors to be barred from flying to Ukraine for annual Uman pilgrimage, says Ukrainian government, citing coronavirus spike.

Iran agrees to compensate families of victims on downed plane

Sweden says Iran has agreed to compensate the families of victims who were killed when a Ukrainian airliner was shot down by Iranian forces.

Wife of Ukrainian President tests positive for COVID-19

Wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, says she tested positive for COVID-19. The President and his two children tested negative.

Ukrainian president: Israel a model in coronavirus fight

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Netanyahu to congratulate him on formation of new government.

Ukrainian officer who demanded lists of Jews fired

Ukraine minister fires senior police officer who demanded list of Kolomyya's Jews.

Ukrainian police official requests list of local Jews

Senior Ukrainian police official requests list of Jewish reisdents of Kolomyya, including their addresses and cell phone numbers.

Putin must ditch Assad, Iran and Maduro ASAP

Before Iran becomes the enemy on his southern border, Putin must let Israel and the US make up for his mistakes in Syria. Op-ed.

New Holocaust memorial project ignites controversy

A ‘Holocaust Disneyland?’ Historians say a controversial film director wants to turn a Ukrainian museum into one.

Recognize Ukrainian priest as Righteous Among the Nations?

A Ukrainian priest who saved Jews during the Holocaust has never been honored by Yad Vashem. New research could change that.

Despite coronavirus: Jews from Ukraine will make Aliyah

Despite the restrictions on flights and the curfew, nine new olim from Ukraine will land in Israel on Monday morning.

Firebombing damages Jewish center in Ukraine

19th-century building which serves as a synagogue and a JCC attacked in Kherson, Ukraine.

Drunken man beats up journalist in Ukrainian synagogue

Man breaks into synagogue, beats up congregant in western Ukraine.

Iran to stop providing information on Ukraine Airlines crash

Iran announces end of cooperation with Ukraine authorities on crash investigation, blames decision on leak of secret recording.

Ukrainian shop pulls costumes of hasidic Jews

Shop in Lviv, Ukraine, pulls costumes of hasidic Jews, apologizes for using offensive word. 'No intention to offend Jewish community.'

Senior economist says Ukrainians let Jews ‘dominate’ them

Senior Ukrainian economist claims his country's leaders are secretly serving Israel, pushing "slavery and self-destruction"

Report: Trump tied Ukraine aid freeze to Biden investigations

Former US national security adviser claims in unpublished book that Trump sought to tie Ukraine aid to his requests for Biden investigation.

President Trump talks Lev Parnas, Ukraine transcript

President Donald Trump addresses impeachment charges, Ukraine, Lev Parnas with Fox News' Raymond Arroyo.

Holocaust monument defaced in Ukraine

Monument to victims of the Holocaust found defaced in city of Kryvyi Rih, just over a week before International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

'He was aware of all my movements'

Lev Parnas, Ukrainian-American businessman, insists Pres. Trump 'knew what was going on' in Ukraine and was 'aware' of all his movements.

'We must respond sharply and quickly to anti-Semitism'

For the first time, Ukrainian Parliament marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Decrease in number of anti-Semitic incidents in Ukraine

Jewish organization in Ukraine says number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in 2019 decreased by 27 percent over 2018.

Canadian PM: Ukrainian plane shot down due to 'escalation'

Justin Trudeau says 57 Canadians killed when Iran shot down Ukrainian plane would be alive if not for recent escalations in tensions.

Canadians mourn victims of Ukrainian plane crash

Memorial services held in Toronto and Edmonton honoring passengers who died when Iran shot down a Ukrainian jetliner last week.

ANALYSIS:

Iran in even bigger trouble after downing of Ukrainian plane

ANALYSIS: Anti-regime protests intensify after Iran admits to 'accidentally' downing Ukrainian passenger jet.

Report: About 30 Ukrainians rampage, beat Jews in Uman

Witnesses describe 'pogrom' as 30 men attack Jewish worshipers near grave of Rebbe Nachman.

Ukraine: Israeli interference is 'counterproductive'

Ukraine tells Israel to stay out of debate about honoring Nazi collaborators.

Iran: Ukrainian plane flew too close to sensitive site

Revolutionary Guards commander says plane was shot down by mistake. Pres. Rouhani: Shootdown was a 'tragedy and unforgivable mistake.'

Iran denies Ukrainian plane was hit by missile

Iran says claims that Ukrainian airliner was hit by a missile are "illogical rumors".

Report: 170 dead after Ukrainian plane crashes in Iran

Iranian media: Boeing 737 belonging to Ukraine International Airlines crashes after take-off due to technical problems.

Ukrainian Jewish student’s dorm vandalized in hate crime

Anti-Semitic etchings found on walls of Jewish student's dorm, bible stolen.

Ukrainian parliament hosts Hanukkah candle lighting

Chief Rabbi of Ukraine: I am proud to stand here today on behalf of the Ukrainian Jewish community.

Ukraine reinstates diplomat fired for anti-Semitism

Ukraine's Jewish community, Israeli ambassador outraged after court forces foreign ministry to reinstate ex-consul fired over anti-Semitism.

Trump was legally obligated to ask Ukraine about Biden

House Intelligence Committee says Trump abused power

Democrats on House Intelligence Committee release report on impeachment inquiry.

Jewish man stabbed at Rebbe Nachman's grave in Uman

Man praying near grave of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov in Uman stabbed during Shabbat - by a fellow worshipper.

Ukraine’s FM denounces desecration of monument to Jewish author

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister says vandalism of monument to Yiddish author Sholom Aleichem is disgusting and appealing.

Historic former synagogue in Ukraine destroyed in fire

Great Synagogue in Illintsi, built in the 18th century and last used as synagogue before the Nazi invasion, burned to the ground.

Democrats release transcripts from impeachment inquiry

House Democrats release three transcripts from closed-door depositions given as part of Ukraine probe.

How Ukraine’s bloody 2014 revolution affected Jews

Embroiled in conflict both internally and in Russia, Ukraine elected a Jewish man as president.