Ukraine

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.

Russian airstrike destroys children's hospital in Ukraine

Russia bombs maternity and children’s hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine, where over 400,000 residents are currently unable to leave.

UJA New York to approve another $2 million in Ukraine funding

Ukraine war 'a humanitarian crisis unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetimes,' UJA CEO Eric Goldstein says.

Trump's former press sec.:

'Trump would've told Putin to go into Ukraine'

Stephanie Grisham: Trump, unlike Zelensky, would be 57 feet below ground hiding.

US rejects Poland's attempt to send fighter jets to Ukraine

Pentagon rejects announcement from Poland that it would give its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine.

10 Ukrainian children with cancer brought to Israel

Israeli Ambassador to Romania David Saranga, Schneider Children’s Medical Center, help bring children from Kyiv to Israel for treatment.

Ukraine's ambassador breaks down in tears as he describes war

"Russia will use nuclear weapons against us within the next few days," Korniychuk said. "They are committing crimes against humanity."

Diaspora Minister:

'Jewish State cannot close its gates at such a time'

Minister Nachman Shai visits Poland-Ukraine border crossing and sees the stream of refugees fleeing the war.

World Bank approves $723 million Ukraine emergency aid package

Package will include funds for critical services such as hospital wages, pensions and social programs for the vulnerable.

Ukraine FM apologizes for attack on El Al, Israel

'Grateful to El Al for its important humanitarian operations and convey my apologies,' Ukraine FM Kuleba says.

Zelensky to US Jewish leaders: Russian invasion is 'pure Nazism'

In emotional appeal to US Jewish leaders, Zelensky turns Putin's comparison to war on Nazism on its head, calls invasion ‘pure Nazism’.

IAEA reports damage at another Ukraine nuclear facility

IAEA says artillery shells hit nuclear research facility in Kharkiv, but there was no "radiological consequence".

Ukraine's Foreign Minister:

'El Al receives money soaked in Ukrainian blood'

Ukrainian Foreign Minister claims El Al receives payments through Russian banking system which circumvents sanctions.

Report: Missionaries planning mass baptism of Jewish refugees

US-based missionary group planning mass baptism for Jews fleeing Ukraine to Israel.

Russia announces ceasefire, Ukraine rips move as 'immoral' stunt

Moscow vows safe passage to Ukrainian refugees in 'humanitarian corridors', allowing them to flee - to Russia. Kyiv mocks announcement.

Hebrew U offers emergency aid to Ukrainian students, professors

In show of solidarity with Ukraine, Hebrew University offers teaching posts, stipends, and free housing to Ukrainian academics, students.

It's good to be a Jew- someone cares

Sharansky: When I was a child, 'Jew' was an unfortunate designation,,,on the Ukraine border, being a Jew is a most fortunate circumstance.

Rescuing Ukrainian refugees with dignity and humanity

United Hatzalah official reports from Ukrainian border as Israeli volunteers offer aid to refugees.

China pushing Russia’s ‘denazification’ myth on Ukraine invasion

Chinese state media backs Russian claim it invaded Ukraine to 'defeat Nazism'.

Ukrainian President: We will not forgive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainians will not forgive Russia over deaths of civilians.

Zelensky thanks Israel for support after Bennett’s Moscow visit

'I am grateful to Israel for their support for Ukraine,' says Ukrainian president. 'We need the support of all countries.'

Germany rips Russia over claim it is 'fighting Nazis' in Ukraine

'We're kinda experts on Nazism,' says German embassy in South Africa, after Russia claims its invasion of Ukraine is to 'fight Nazism.'

Ayelet Shaked:

15,000 Ukrainians will be in Israel by the end of the month

Israel has received more than 2,000 Ukrainian refugees, with number expected to rise to 15,000. 90% of them not eligible for Law of Return.

2,000 Israelis stranded in Ukraine, says Foreign Ministry

More than 83% of Israelis in Ukraine have evacuated, but some 2,000 are still in the country, Israeli Foreign Ministry says.

'My Life in Moldova':

From dentistry school to treating Ukrainian refugees

Emergency first responder and dentist gives a firsthand account of the developing refugee crisis on the Ukrainian - Moldovan border.

NATO surveillance flight finds 'unusual activity' above Ukraine

A CNN News crew joined a NATO surveillance flight in the skies above Eastern Europe.

Report:

US will help Zelensky flee Ukraine

US reportedly preparing for scenario in which Ukrainian President will operate a government from Poland.

Ukraine: Security service kills official suspected of treason

Suspected of treason, member of Ukraine delegation at talks with Russia is killed by security service.

US Sec of State: NATO 'ready' for conflict with Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces that NATO is “ready” for a military conflict with Russia.

Babyn Yar wasn’t bombed - but Zelensky uses claim to rally Jews

Ukrainian president plays up Russian bombs which landed near - but did not hit - Babyn Yar memorial, and in Uman.

Survivors to cable giant:

Drop Russian propaganda

Support group for Holocaust survivors calls on cable TV giant to drop channels it calls 'Russian propaganda'.

Inside the Jewish response to mounting refugee crisis in Poland

Long bus rides, temporary shelters and lots of phone calls: How Jewish groups are responding to the growing Ukrainian refugee crisis.

Israel's oldest welfare org gears up for influx of refugees

Colel Chabad taps into global network to prepare for wave of Ukrainian refugees.

Ukrainian refugee and Holocaust survivor brought to Israel

Ukrainian refugee and bereaved Holocaust survivor reunited with her last remaining relatives after being brought to Israel.

Ukraine:

Hasidic father, son soldiers ‘ready to kill Russian soldiers’

20-year-old Hasidic Jew and his father join force of 400 Ukrainian troops poised to repel Russian forces in Dnipro.

Ukrainian PM:

'Close the skies over our nuclear plants'

Ukrainian Prime Minister joins Zelensky in calling on West to close the skies over Ukraine‘s nuclear plants.

Georgia and Moldova apply for European Union membership

Georgia and Moldova have applied to become members of the European Union in the uncertainty caused by Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

UK community raises $1.6 mil for Ukrainian Jewish orphanage

Over 2,000 UK donors help Jewish orphanage and school in Odessa whose students fled to a mountain camp due to the Russian invasion.

Zelenskyy says Bennett not supportive enough of Ukraine

Ukrainian Pres. says he is moved by Israelis' support for his country, but Israeli PM not as supportive as Israeli people are.