Ukraine

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.

Kyiv rabbi in Israel: We want to strengthen Jews left behind

Rabbi Jonatan Markovich, the Chief Rabbi of Kyiv, arrives on rescue flight from Kyiv.

Ukraine Chabad helps Palestinian Arab family flee

Palestinian Arab family offered shelter at Chabad's 'Anatevka' on the outskirts of Kyiv.

Zelensky: If Ukraine falls, Poland and Lithuania will be next

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives interview from inside his bunker, calling for US and NATO to establish a no-fly zone.

Canadian antisemitism envoy slams Russian strike on Babi Yar site

Irwin Cotler, Canada's envoy for Holocaust remembrance and antisemitism, calls out Russia for "unlawful and brutal aggression" in Ukraine.

Ukraine president speaks with Bennett about 'Russian aggression'

Zelensky reiterates request to Bennett for security assistance.

Russia takes control of key Ukrainian port city of Kherson

Russia has claimed control of Kherson, a key port city in Ukraine that is strategically located next to the Black Sea.

Zelensky to world’s Jews: ‘Do not remain silent right now’

After bombing of Babyn Yar, site where Ukrainian Jews were massacred in 1941, Ukraine's president calls on Jews worldwide to speak out.

Chief Rabbi of Ukraine:

''If I'm killed, may those who remained silent be cursed'

Ukraine's chief rabbi calls on Russian Jews and non-Jews to speak out against the invasion, curses those who remain silent.

Just 40 Jews left in Uman as invasion of Ukraine continues

Six days into Russian-Ukrainian war, nearly all Jews evacuated from popular Breslov pilgrimage site.

“The End of History“?

Putin seems to have missed reading Fukuyana's false progressive bestseller and read Machiavelli’s “The Prince.” instead. Op-ed.

Thousands of Jews in the rescue caravans of Chabad Kyiv

Loud bombs and tanks surround the cities, leaving thousands of Jews under siege.

US Ambassador to Israel:

'Putin is a madman, thousands could die'

US Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides on Ukraine war: I can't describe what is unfolding before our eyes.

Ambassador Herzog:

'Israel undeniably supports Ukraine's sovereignty'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US: We will express our position in support of Ukraine at the UN General Assembly.

Google disables maps after it reveals troop movements in Ukraine

Google has temporarily disabling the Google Maps live traffic features on its maps of Ukraine.

US officials: Putin frustrated, poses danger to the West

Intelligence experts say isolated Putin may escalate violence, with Senator Marco Rubio worried about cyber and nuclear attacks.

Russia-Ukraine War:

Bennett: 'We can speak to both sides. We're helping - quietly'

Israeli prime minister says Israel is one of the only 'credible' players who can still speak to both sides.

In Brooklyn, Ukrainian and Russian Jews 'terrified' by the war

Jewish immigrants from Ukraine and Russia now living in Brooklyn's 'Little Odessa' lament outbreak of war in Eastern Europe.

Friend of Slain Israeli:

'They started to shoot at us - like sheep being slaughtered'

Israel's Foreign Ministry working to help group of Israelis hit by Ukrainian fire while trying to flee Kyiv.

Satellite images:

Russian convoy near Kyiv is 40+ miles long

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of war crimes, says it should be brought before international tribunal.

Russia accused of using vacuum bomb against Ukraine

Russia accused attacking Ukrainians with widely banned cluster bombs and vacuum bombs.

Israeli Jew shot and killed near Kyiv

Israel's Ambassador to Ukraine confirmed that an Israeli Jew was shot and killed near Kyiv.

Zelenskyy: Russian soldiers, save your own lives and leave

Ukraine says dozens killed in Kharkiv as cease-fire talks begin at Belarusian border,