Ukraine

Blinken on Lavrov's remarks:

'Incumbent on the world to speak out against such vile rhetoric'

US Secretary of State responds to Russian Foreign Minister's comments on Hitler.

Russian Jewish billionaire offers $100m for Ukrainian refugees

Dual Israeli-Russian citizen and California resident Yuri Milner pledges $100 million to aid Ukrainian refugees.

Ukraine:

'Russia has suffered colossal losses'

Ukraine admits 'serious losses' during invasion, but claims Russia's are 'much, much bigger.' 'They have colossal losses.'

Rabbi: Zelenskyy's parents didn't want to become famous

Zelenskyy’s Jewish parents have refused interviews. But their city’s rabbi is talking about them.

Sheba field hospital:

Providing vital medical care in Ukraine

Sheba Medical Center's field hospital in Ukraine is providing essential medical care and supplies to Ukrainians fleeing the war zone

Ukraine adds Jewish leader to list of pro-Russia ‘traitors’

Founder of All-Ukrainian Jewish Congress and head of European Jewish Parliament accused of being a pro-Russian traitor to Ukraine.

Ukraine PM:

'For Ukrainians and Jews, freedom is central aspiration'

Ukraine PM Shmyhal sends personal letter to Kyiv's Chief Rabbi Markovich, in honor or Passover.

Bomb Iran to stop a wider war in Europe and protect Taiwan

After the Afghanistan and Ukraine debacles, the West must show strength to save the world, but the US is using an outdated paradigm..Op-ed.

US official:

Sunken Russian ship was hit by Ukrainian missiles

US believes the Moskva missile cruiser was hit by two Ukrainian missiles, says senior US official.

Russia says its flagship missile cruiser has sunk

Russia says missile cruiser has sunk following a major fire. Ukraine claimed its forces had damaged the ship with missile strikes.

Ukraine claims:

'We hit a Russian warship in the Black Sea'

Russia says Moskva ship was badly damaged after ammunition on board blew up, but won't confirm it was a Ukrainian strike.

53 Russian strikes hit Kharkiv in 24 hours, injuring dozens

Kharkiv, a city in northeast Ukraine only 30 miles from the Russian border, was hit with 53 Russian strikes in 24 hours.

Ukrainian refugees to join this year's March of the Living

First in-person post-COVID Holocaust commemoration march to feature Ukrainian refugees.

Ukrainian leader: Biden visit would be ‘symbolic, historic step’

Deputy PM Iryna Vereshchuk calls on Biden to visit Kyiv to show “he is not afraid of the world’s butcher Putin.”

Zelenskyy: Post-war Ukraine to be a 'big Israel'

Ukrainian President says country will be more like Jewish State, less 'liberal European,' following Russian invasion.

Graphic images:

Bodies found in streets of Kyiv suburb of Bucha

Mayor of Bucha says 20 bodies found in streets were all killed execution style by Russian forces. 280 bodies found in mass graves.

Suspect arrested in stabbing of Ukrainian Jewish leader

Police arrest man suspected of stabbing leader of Jewish community in city of Ivano-Frankivsk.

Zelenskyy fires two 'antihero' generals, calling them 'traitors'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fires two top generals accused of being “traitors and “antiheroes.”

Ukrainian Jewish leader stabbed 3 times in antisemitic attack

Director of Jewish community in Western Ukrainian city attacked by knife wielding man yelling antisemitic threats.

Speak loudly and carry a Big Stick

In the last few weeks, Israel has been bashed both by supposed friends and murderous foes. There is a lesson here. Will we learn it? Op-ed.

Israeli aid mission to Ukraine treats 1,000th patient

The Israeli-led ‘Shining Star’ humanitarian aid operation for refugees in Ukraine, has now entered its eighth day.

Ukraine releases info on over 600 Russian spies

List of alleged spies includes names, phone numbers, passport numbers, license plate numbers and financial details.

Ukraine: A new world order

Ukraine is not just about Russia’s influence in that country. NATO faces a direct Sino-Russian challenge, the US a loss of dominance.Op-ed.

New investigation into claims of Russian war crimes in Ukraine

French Holocaust researcher and Babyn Yar memorial center to probe alleged Russian war crimes.

‘Epic’ Russian Navy ship destroyed by Ukraine

Russian Navy ship 'Orsk' that was recently paraded on Russian TV has been destroyed by the Ukrainian Navy.

The Parsha and Current Events:Roaring Wadis

A wadi is a dry riverbed that can fill with a flash flood in seconds. That is a metaphor for Jews returning to Zion but the question is how.

Why liberals fail to equate Israel and Ukraine

The reaction to aggression against each country plays very differently in the anti-Semitic West. Opinion.

Ivanka Trump donates million meals to people in Ukraine

Daughter of former President purchases one million meals to deliver to people in Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees on Poland-Ukraine border.

Op-Ed:

What Zelenskyy gets wrong about the Holocaust in Ukraine

Zelenskyy's rhetoric obscures the role that many Ukrainians played in collaborating with the Nazis during the Holocaust. Op-ed.

Yad Vashem chair:

‘Comparing Ukraine to the Holocaust is deplorable’

Yad Vashem Chair Dani Dayan condemns Zelenskyy’s comparison between Ukraine and the Holocaust as a 'Holocaust distortion we cannot condone.'

The Siege on Kyiv is Tightening

Rescuing Remaining Jews Has Become Even Harder!No one imagined the horrors or the terrible war that is now taking place.

Israeli family feared to be in Russian detention

Tatiana Kumok posted Facebook footage of Russian soldiers in her home town of Melitopol. She and her father were arrested just hours later.

Zelenskyy:

'We are grateful for Bennett's peace efforts'

Ukrainian President suggests peace talks with Russia could take place in Jerusalem.

Hackers target the Knesset during Zelensky's speech

Israel neutralizes cyber attacks on the Knesset aimed at disrupting Ukrainian president's address to Israeli lawmakers.

Ukraine’s lessons for Israel

Israel’s government must learn from the Ukrainians: States that wait for green lights from the West to defend themselves will not survive.

Ukraine:

130 survivors rescued from rubble of Mariupol theater

Zelenskyy says rescue work ongoing to save hundreds of people still believed to be trapped under rubble of bombed theater.

Italy offers to help rebuild bombed Ukraine theater

Italian culture minister offers help in rebuilding Mariupol Theater that was bombed while hundreds were hiding inside.

Ukraine President: 'Never again' means nothing

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses West of failing to prevent Russian attack on his country in speech to German Parliament.

Worldwide Megilat Esther Reading Broadcast - Dnipro Ukraine

Jewish community of Dnirpo Ukraine reads Megilat Esther on night of Purim as Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.

Offering help to ease their pain

A first responder discusses the challenges of mitigating emotional pain and trauma on the Ukrainian border.

Liberman apologizes for inappropriate remark at cabinet meeting

Finance Minister apologizes after joking at cabinet meeting that mayors "want the Ukrainian women."

Israel concerned over jump in number of Russians arriving

'We cannot create an immigration policy which discriminates between Russia and Ukraine,' government official says.

Zelenskyy confirms talks with Russia will continue Tuesday

Ukrainian President says he spoke to Prime Minister Bennett as part of efforts to quickly end the war.

Ukraine: Russia bringing in over 1,000 Syrian mercenaries

Ukrainian Ministry of Defense says that Russia has recruited another 400 Syrian mercenaries, bringing the total to over 1,000.

Saving lives in Ukraine and then again in Ashdod

On Sunday, a woman fainted while waiting for a bus in Ashdod. She was only a few days in Israel after fleeing from Ukraine due to the war.

State to Supreme Court:

'Reject petition against refugee outline'

State responds to Ukrainian Embassy's appeal against refugee plan, says Supreme Court should reject it.

Son of Trump associate becomes pro-Ukraine influencer on TikTok

Aaron Parnas, whose dad Lev was at center of Trump-Ukraine scandal, is a pro-Ukraine influencer on TikTok.

Ukraine War:

Lapid: We call on Russia to stop its firing and attacks

Foreign Minister says cooperation between Israel and Romania has saved many lives in Ukraine crisis.

Today:

Record 600 new immigrants from Ukraine

4 flights containing hundreds of new immigrants from Ukraine to arrive over the course of the day.

Lapid to visit Romania-Ukraine border

Foreign Minister to meet Romanian counterpart, PM, Jewish Agency rep, and see Ukrainian refugees coming into Romania

Israeli Amb. to Ukraine:

'Zelenskyy recognizes Israel's ability to mediate'

Ambassador Michael Brodsky says not to 'judge a person in his grief' in response to criticism from Ukrainian Defense Minister against Israel

Zelenskyy adviser: Russia acts like Hamas

Ukrainian negotiator and head of President Zelenskyy's office Mikhail Podolyak rejects reports Bennett advised Ukraine surrender to Russia.

The language of affection

Three thought provoking vignettes from the internationally popular Torah lecturer.

Ukrainian Ambassador:

'We expected more from the Israeli government'

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Israel: The Ukrainian President has a Jewish mom, he had more expectations.

YouTube blocks Russian state-funded media channels

YouTube says Russia's invasion of Ukraine falls under its violent events policy.

Mystery drone from Ukraine crashes in Croatian capital

Drone that was tracked over multiple NATO member states flies from Ukraine to Croatia where it crashed outside capital Zagreb.

UNSC to discuss alleged US biological activities in Ukraine

Russia requests Security Council meeting a day after claiming US conducts “military biological activities" in Ukraine.

Senators challenge Biden on sending Polish jets to Ukraine

Bipartisan group of senators slam Biden’s hesitancy to support sending Polish MiG fighter jets to Ukraine.

Tucker: Why are we funding secret biolabs in Ukraine?

Tucker Carlson responds to claims US is funding biological programs in Ukraine. 'Why are we funding this and what exactly are we funding?'

UJA-Federation of NY approves new funding for Ukraine

UJA-Federation of New York announces new round of emergency funding to address urgent humanitarian needs of Ukrainians.