Ukraine

Lviv opens Jewish memorial on former historic synagogue

City of Lviv in western Ukraine inaugurates a controversial memorial monument on part of the former Golden Rose Synagogue complex.

U.S. Holocaust museum condemns attack on Ukrainian Roma

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum condemns attack on Roma villagers in southern Ukraine.

Her grandmother hid their Judaism

Fleeing the violence of Ukraine, 211 new olim disembarked at Ben Gurion today. 'We knew we had Jewish roots but did not have the documents.'

Watch: Ukranian forces simulate terror attack on Israeli embassy

The Israeli embassy in Kiev turned into a terror scene for a day - as part of a training exercise for Ukrainian security forces.

Jewish immigrants flee Ukrainian civil war

As tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, 211 new immigrants from Ukraine will land tomorrow at Ben Gurion Airport.

Ukraine's honoring of war criminals leaves Jews uneasy, divided

Veneration of pro-Nazi collaborators raises concerns among Ukrainian Jews.

Amid rising tensions in Ukraine, Jews seeking to move to Israel

IFCJ has received 1,700 new inquiries the past month from Ukraine Jews about making aliyah, expects demand to grow if strife continues

Ukraine battles rebels, Russian forces join insurgents

Ukrainian forces report 64 rebel attacks on Sunday, worried about gathering Russian forces in rebel territory.

Ukraine catches 'ISIS recruiter' operating in its borders

Ukraine's security service announced it has blocked jihadists traveling to fight with ISIS, and detained an 'IS recruiter.'

Report: Traveling zoo set up on Holocaust site in Ukraine

City in northwestern Ukraine authorizes the placing of a traveling zoo on the mass grave of thousands of Jewish Holocaust victims.

Firebombs hurled at hassidic luminary's grave in Ukraine

Grave of Arye Leib, disciple of 'Maggid' of Mezeritch, desecrated by firebombs.

Ukraine city names street for Lubavitcher Rebbe

Dnepropetrovsk, in eastern Ukraine, names street after Menachem Mendel Schneerson, who fled the city during rule of communism,

Lviv Ghetto memorial vandalized in anti-Semitic attack

Vandals throw green paint on monument to the victims of the Holocaust-era ghetto of Lviv in western Ukraine.

Terror attacks on French synagogues, mosques thwarted

Ukrainian authorities arrest French ultra-nationalist who had amassed a huge arsenal, planned attacks during Euro 2016.

Moscow rabbi: Jews worry over Kiev honors for murderers of Jews

Chief rabbi of Moscow condemns the honoring in Ukraine of nationalists whose troops massacred Jews.

Ukraine arrests ISIS terrorists on their way to attack Europe

Two ISIS terrorists from Syria intercepted in Kharkiv as they prepared to travel to western Europe to carry out attacks.

Ukraine honors nationalists whose troops butchered Jews

Moment of silence observed for Symon Petliura, a 1920s statesman blamed for the murder of 50,000 Jews.

Rabbi stabbed in Ukrainian synagogue by angry job-seeker

Ukrainian man attacks rabbi with scissors after inquiring about possible employment opportunities. 'He could have murdered me,' says rabbi.

Airplane lifted while still connected to gate sleeve

Damage inflicted to a Boeing 737 after its nose lifted while still connected to the gate sleeve at Ben-Gurion Airport. No injuries reported.

Israeli shooting suspect nabbed in Kiev

Suspect fled the scene of a nightclub shooting in 2014; authorities are charging him with attempted murder.

Witnesses: Fighter jets shot down MH17

Nearly two years after Malaysia Airlines plane plummets over Ukraine, witnesses now say they saw it shot down from the air.

Special report

Read, don't war: Jewish education for Ukrainian Jewish refugees

Jewish community provides shelter, employment, and education for Ukrainian refugees. Refugees: We feel safe here.

Ukraine parliament approves first ever Jewish Prime Minister

Volodymr Groysman is also the youngest person to have the job.

In Ukraine, a Jewish wunderkind is tapped to be prime minister

Vlodymir Groysman is Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko’s pick for prime minister.

Ukrainian restaurant gains fame for anti-Semitic theme

Restaurant near historic synagogue has waiters in fake peyot, haggling for prices. Owner: 'We studied Jewish history for 3 months.'

Ukrainian olim: 'It is a gift from God to live in Israel'

New olim from Ukraine express their joy at making aliyah. 'Absorption Ministry welcomed us. I feel good. I feel that they care about me.'

Secret Jews to Holocaust survivors to Israelis, in 3 generations

Mukosieiev family makes aliyah from Ukraine, tells how grandmother hid her Judaism, mother survived Holocaust.

‘Kill the Jews’ painted on Ukrainian synagogue

Anti-Semitic graffiti sprayed on a synagogue in Cherkassy. Local police have opened an investigation.

Gazan terrorist planned to kidnap senior officer in Ukraine

Gazan terrorist living in Ukraine accused of several planned attacks, including an ISIS attack in Israel using wireless aircraft.

Watch: Sisters beaten by anti-Semites join Ukraine aliyah flight

More than 100 Ukrainian Jews return home to Israel Tuesday; 'We came to Israel so that our children can live with dignity.'

Ukraine investigates Israeli MK for visiting Crimea

Ukraine threatens to try Shas MK for private meeting with Russian puppet government in Crimea.

Rabbi Azman attempts to ‘put out the fire’

Ukraine's Chief Rabbi Reuven Azman attempts to defuse the situation in light of MK Margi's visit to Crimea.

Ukraine threatens to sanction Israelis doing business in Crimea

Ukrainian Embassy in Israel claims it has proof Israelis are doing business with 'illegal authorities' in Russian-occupied Crimea.

Ukraine MP who saluted Hitler is on Israel committee

Artyom Vitko, who is on a committee to improve Ukraine-Israel ties, sang pro-Hitler songs days after Ukraine apologized for Holocaust role.

'Our nations share a history of over 1,000 years'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein highlight similarities between Israel, Ukraine in state visit.

'Ukraine stands with the State of Israel'

Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko draws commonalities in Jewish, Ukrainian struggles for independence during state visit.

Tomb of Rabbi Hillel of Kolomyia vandalized in Ukraine

Two months after an earlier attack, the tomb in Ukraine was again desecrated.

The Solution to Jewish Status of Ukrainian Olim?

New 'Maslul' program launches to have olim start conversion process and clarify Jewish status well before reaching the Holy Land.

Safe Landing: 172 Olim Escape War-Torn Ukraine for Israel

Ukrainian immigrants welcomed home after experiencing the horrors of the civil war in Donetsk.

Body of Missing Israeli Found in Uman

Amir Ohana, who went missing over Rosh Hashanah, found in a lake; he apparently fell in due to an epileptic fit.

From the Fire of Ukraine's Civil War - A New Jewish Shtetl?

Ukrainian Jewish community mobilizes at a rapid pace to build new Jewish 'camp' for homeless refugees.

Ukrainian Neo-Nazism: the European Parliament and Summer Camps

Ukraine to Send Delegation to Iran

War-torn nation to seek closer ties with the Islamic Republic in wake of expected lifting of sanctions from Iran nuclear deal.

From Dumping Corpses in Ukraine to the Holy Land

Hundreds of Ukrainian Jews arrive in Israel out of the war zone; Arutz Sheva finds out the horrors they went through.

Poland to Deport Ukrainian Student Over Rude Gesture at Majdanek

17-year-old Ukrainian to be deported from Poland for snapping a photo of himself waving his middle finger at a memorial in Majdanek.

From Captivity in Ukraine to a New Home in Israel

D., a Ukrainian held in captivity by pro-Russian separatists, arrived in Israel on Wednesday with a group of 91 Ukrainian olim.

Babi Yar Memorial Vandalized with Swastikas

Jewish organizational representatives shocked to find graffiti swastikas on memorial site for Nazi victims.

Ukraine Situation 'Deteriorating,' 7 Killed

Ukrainian military officials warn that relentless shelling in Donetsk has weakened 'key parts' of front line.

Ukraine Fears Imminent 'Full-Scale' Russian Invasion

Renewed fighting in Ukraine causes international alarm; Ukraine, observers say Russia moved tanks and broke ceasefire.

Out of the Battle Zone: 100 Ukrainian Jews Land in Israel

IFCJ brings Ukrainians fleeing violent Russia-Ukraine conflict in Donetsk to find new homes in central Israel.

Massive Forest Fire Approaches Chernobyl Nuclear Plant

Ukrainian interior ministry warns wind has blown huge fire into exclusion zone of plant which blew up once, as flames continue to near.

Tit-for-tat?

Should Israel Abandon Neutrality on Ukraine?

Israel continues to consider its options with Russia, but one expert suggests Jerusalem needs to move its rooks and knights carefully.

Jewish Agency Rising to the Challenge of Ukrainian Aliyah

The Jewish Agency is taking part in an enormous humanitarian operation and overseeing a major increase in Jewish Olim to Israel

The Miracle on the Plane to Kiev

Black Box Over Kiev reveals the miracle men that saved a plane by davening and learning the Torah of Rebbe Nachman on his birthday.

110 Ukrainian Jewish Refugees Make Aliyah to Israel

Husband of Irina Shelkayeba, killed in a rebel rocket attack, among the new olim who arrived Tuesday.

Liberman Tells Ukraine 'We're Close to You'

In meeting with Ukrainian PM and parliament chariman, FM advances idea of free trade zone, notes Israel has 400,000 Ukrainian Jews.

IFCJ Donates $650,000 to Ukrainian Jewry

Emergency funds to bolster security, supplies to Jews caught in the line of fire between Kiev, pro-Russian rebels.

ADL Condemns 'Unacceptable' Russian Separatist Anti-Semitism

ADL slams 'anti-Semitic appeal' of Donetsk and Lugansk pro-Russian leaders, who called Kiev 'pathetic representatives of the Jews.'

Rebel Chief: Ukraine Run by 'Miserable' Jews

In a bid to discredit Ukrainian leaders, pro-Russian rebel leader Alexander Zakharchenko accuses them of being 'miserable Jews.'