Ukraine

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.'

The Curse of Victimhood and Negative Identity

Jewish Refugees from Ukraine Immigrate to Israel

226 new Ukrainian immigrants arrived at Ben Gurion International Airport Monday afternoon; greeted by celebratory ceremony.

Czech Jewish Community Opposes Putin Invite to Holocaust Event

Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic object to Putin attending Auschwitz liberation event over Ukraine.

Putin Calls Crimea Russia's 'Temple Mount'

While slamming western sanctions, Putin says annexed Crimea is sacred to Russians 'as Temple Mount is to Muslims and Jews.'

Swastikas Spray-Painted on Babi Yar Memorial in Ukraine

In the second anti-Semitic graffiti incident in a week in Ukraine, vandals spray-painted swastikas on Babi Yar monument in Kiev.

Kharkov: Graffiti Death Threats at Jewish School

Anti-Semitic graffiti was found on a Jewish school in Kharkov, Ukraine. Hate slogans included 'Kill the Jews,' and 'Heil Happy Holocaust.'

Ukrainian Jews Say Anti-Semitism Being Overhyped by Moscow

Ukrainian Jewish leaders claim anti-Semitism is much worse in France and even UK, suggest Russia playing it up as a political ploy.

Lviv Mayor: France More Anti-Semitic Than Ukraine

At Jewish learning conference, Mayor Andriy Sadovyi asserts that France has larger anti-Semitism problem than his country.

Emergency Hotline Opened for Ukrainian Jews

910 hotline to provide a safe means for Ukrainian Jewry to report health emergencies, crimes, and anti-Semitism amid rising unrest.

Ukrainian FM: 'We Want Israeli Drones'

After deal for Israeli military hardware reported canned last month over Russian pressure, visiting Ukrainian diplomat makes another call.

Emergency Aid Dispatched to Ukrainian Jewish Refugees

As Rosh Hashana approaches, some 5,000 Jews remain homeless, despite ceasefire between government and pro-Russian forces.

Report: Israel Cans Ukraine Arms Shipment to Placate Russia

Reports indicate weapons shipment including drones was approved by Defense Ministry, nixed by Foreign Ministry.

Ukrainian Separatists Force-March POWs Through Streets

The prisoners were followed by street cleaning vehicles to symbolically cleanse the road where they had walked.

Jewish Agency Bringing Ukrainian Jewish Community to Israel

Dozens of Jewish teens cool off in Israel over the summer, as conflict in Donetsk heats up - and Aliyah rises.

Israeli Killed in Malaysia Airlines Crash Over Russia

Itamar Avnon, 27, had survived elite IDF service and Operation Cast Lead before perishing in horrific crash.

Malaysia Airlines Jet Crashes Over Russia-Ukraine Border

Foul play or terrorism? Stakes skyrocket in Moscow-Kiev conflict after 295 people die in apparent terror attack.

Russia Versus 'Nazi Frankenstein' as 90,000 People Flee Clashes

Russian adviser insults Ukraine as trade deal with EU looms; violence continues as refugee crisis balloons out of control.

Ukraine's New Premier Vows: No Talks With Gangsters and Killers

President Petro Poroshenko sworn in Sunday amid mixed messages; promises amnesty as families begin to flee Slaviansk.

Canada, Russia Trade Barbs Over Ukraine Crisis

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper faces awkward run-in with Putin this week, after denouncing Russia's role in the Ukraine crisis.

Jews Make Aliyah Amid Ukraine Airport Battles

Jewish Agency rescues six Jewish immigrants to Israel, despite Ukrainian and pro-Russian clashes at Donetsk airport.

Tense Standoff in Battle for Donetsk Airport

Both sides claim victory prematurely in battle for eastern Ukrainian airport. But are Russian troops waiting in the wings?

Pro-Russian Rebels Shut Down Airport in East Ukraine

Armed separatists shut down Donetsk airport, one day after preventing locals from voting in presidential elections.

Ukraine's 'Chocolate King' Wins Presidential Election

Ukrainian chocolate baron Petro Poroshenko wins 56% of the vote in election, vows to bring peace.