News for Ukraine Rosh Hashanah in Uman back on the agendaReligious Affairs Minister to meet with senior rabbinical figures in coming days. First branch of European Chesed Centre inaugurated in Odessa, UkraineAfter three days of inspiration, Rabbinical Centre of Europe concludes professional seminar in Odessa, Ukraine. Putin holds up Israel as a model of unity for Ukrainians and RussiansSlavic peoples should learn from Jews on how to unite, Russian president says. BBC: Classified docs on 'Russian provocation' found at bus stopA BBC report alleges almost 50 pages of secret info. regarding British warship that 'strayed' into Russian waters found 'in soggy heap'. Canada says senior Iranian official ordered downing of Ukrainian planeCanada's final report on downing of Ukrainian plane in January of last year says the decision was made by a senior Iranian official. Third victim of bleachers disaster: 39-year-old Eliyahu KarpelKarpel was seriously injured when bleachers collapsed, had appeared to be recovering when condition suddenly deteriorated. Bennett speaks to President of UkrainePrime Minister Bennett speaks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The two invite each other to visit their respective countries. Ukrainians decry 7 years of civil war, over 13,000 killedElderly in Ukraine complain of destruction, hunger as Russian-backed separatists battle the government with locals caught in the middle. Headstones smashed at Jewish cemeteries in Ukraine and Romania2 Jewish cemeteries in Eastern Europe see headstones smashed in anti-Semitic incidents. Reports: US prosecutors investigating Ukrainian meddling in electionFederal prosecutors investigating whether Ukrainian officials meddled in 2020 presidential campaign with aid from Rudy Giuliani. Jewish history and Holocaust studies scholar murdered in Ukraine29-year-old man arrested in Ukraine over suspected murder this month of a prominent Holocaust and Jewish history researcher there. Ukraine: 2 Israelis shot in UmanPolice on hunt for gunman after 2 Jews shot over Shabbat in city where Rabbi Nachman of Breslav is buried. Iran dismisses Canadian court's ruling on Ukrainian plane crashIran says provincial Canadian court has no jurisdiction to rule on a claim for damages over crash of Ukrainian passenger plane last year. Ukrainian parliamentarians: Recognize Hamas as terrorist organizationDraft resolution condemning Hamas and recognizing it as a terrorist organization tabled in Ukraine's parliament. Ukraine: Parade celebrates founding of SS 'Galicia' DivisionIsrael demands Ukrainian government condemn parade celebrating establishment of division of Nazi collaborators. Rare ‘fortress synagogue’ to return to Jewish ownership in Lutsk, UkraineUkrainian town pledges to return to Jewish ownership remnants of 17th-century synagogue that Nazis partially destroyed and Soviets took over Ukrainian ambassador: We asked Netanyahu to serve as a mediator with RussiaUkraine's ambassador to Israel: We asked Netanyahu to be involved as mediator because he has good relations with both Putin and Zelensky. EU: Russian military buildup along Ukrainian border a 'matter of concern'Europe's foreign policy chief states it will only take “a spark” to set off a confrontation on Ukraine's border between West and Russia.In wake of Russian tensions, NATO says support for Ukraine “unwavering”In response to Russian troop buildup along its border with Ukraine, NATO Secretary General says that organization "stands with Ukraine." Israelis will soon be able to fly to UmanIsrael, Ukraine, work out plan to allow flights to resume, agree to appoint staffs to iron out details.Iran says 'human error' resulted in downing of Ukrainian jetIran's civil aviation authority says “human error” is reason for passenger jet being shot down in January 2020. Uman to be renamed for Nazi collaborator?Ukrainian senior academic proposes to rename city of Uman for Nazi collaborator.Netanyahu, Ukrainian PM discuss pilgrimage to UmanPrime Minister Netanyahu speaks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on cooperation regarding the coronavirus. Roof collapses on dilapidated 18th-century former synagogue in UkraineLarge parts of historic synagogue in Brody, Ukraine, collapse. 'If no changes take place, we'll lose a unique monument,' Jewish group says. Jewish lawmaker starts impeachment push against Ukraine’s Jewish presidentVadim Rabinovich, leader of Ukraine's largest opposition party, launches impeachment bid against president over closure of 3 TV stations. Chinese ice cream tests positive for COVID-19No indication anyone contracted COVID-19 from ice cream, government says. In Ukraine, far-right protesters demand Israel apologize for communist oppressionNationalist protesters accuse Israel and Jews worldwide for communist atrocities in the Ukraine, demand Israel take responsibility.In Ukraine, hundreds march with torches in annual tribute to Nazi collaboratorIsrael slams torchlight march in Kyiv honoring Stepan Bandera, a Ukrainian nationalist and Nazi collaborator who murdered thousands of Jews.Iran creates compensation fund for victims of downed planeIran to pay $150,000 for each victim of Ukrainian passenger plane that was shot down by Iranian forces outside Tehran last January.Ukraine International Airlines fined for 'public humiliation' of Jewish travelersIsraeli court fined UIA NIS 5,000 for incident that occurred almost 3 years ago.‘Jews to the graves,’ Ukrainian ultranationalist shouted as he toppled Kyiv menorahRadical Ukrainian ultranationalist shouts 'Jews to the graves' while toppling menorah in downtown Kyiv. Rabbis around the world pray for coronavirus-stricken Ukrainian presidentProminent rabbis from Israel and the Diaspora pray for the speedy recovery of Ukraine's coronavirus-stricken president, Volodymyr Zelensky. New synagogue will open on Nazi killing grounds of Babyn Yar in UkraineSynagogue to open on site where 30,000 Jews were murdered during the Holocaust in park in Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian President 'feels good' after COVID-19 diagnosisUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tests positive for coronavirus, will self-isolate. Headstones smashed at Jewish cemetery in UkraineMultiple headstones were destroyed at the Jewish cemetery of Malyn in Ukraine Ukraine Chief Rabbi Moshe Asman prays for success of Donald TrumpRabbi of Ukraine travels to Maggid of Chernobyl's tomb to pray for success of US President Trump 'because he helps the people of Israel.' Bribes to Hunter Biden would be just as criminal as to Joe BidenUS government agencies' failure to investigate the Joe Biden issue and find out the truth is, perhaps, the greatest crime of all. Op-ed.Iran and Ukraine discuss compensation for downed planeIran hosts officials from Ukraine to discuss compensation for Kiev-bound passenger plane that Iran shot down in January. Nationalist marchers in Kyiv say Ukraine is under ‘occupation’ by ‘Jewish clan’Ukrainian nationalists marching in Kyiv claim their country is 'occupied' by a 'Jewish clan'. 'Client is Jewish, turn her down'Shift manager at beauty salon in Kiev, Ukraine tells salon manager not to accept a Jewish client, put her on a blacklist. New Holocaust center in Ukraine memorializes Babyn Yar massacre'People need a place to remember one of the greatest tragedies of the 20th century,' says Ukrainian president at opening of memorial center. Swastikas painted on monuments for Holocaust victims in Ukraine and RussiaIn three separate incidents this week, swastikas were painted on two monuments for Holocaust victims in Ukraine and another one in Russia.Hundreds of Jewish pilgrims leave Ukraine borderPilgrims begin to turn back after being barred from Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah. Watch: Hundreds of Breslov Jews stuck on Ukraine-Belarus borderHundreds of Breslov Hassidim being blocked from entering Ukraine by armed guards.Ukraine deports 2 Hasidic JewsUkrainian government deports two young pilgrims who broke apart metal barriers at tomb of Rabbi Nachman in Uman. A first: Rabbi awarded Ukraine's Medal of HonorChief Rabbi of Kiev becomes first Jewish religious leader to receive Ukrainian Parliament's highest honor.New hope for Breslov chassidim? Israeli police to head to Uman next SundayIsraeli government sources say the delegation is flying out at the request of Ukrainian authorities.Ukraine: Jewish man freed by police after a week in captivityUkraine police free Jewish businessman abducted for ransom outside synagogue. Uman, Judaism, Coronavirus, and PogromsI couldn't be more strongly opposed to this mass trip to Uman. But this year, I found that I could be even more strongly opposed.Op-ed. Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine: Bring the attackers of Jewish youth to justiceAmbassador Joel Lion meets local officials, Breslov representatives in Uman, calls for justice after young Hasid attacked.Report: Jewish man attacked and injured in UmanUkrainian youths reportedly assault Hasidic Jews visiting Uman, injuring one of them. Police have opened investigation.Jewish pilgrim hasid tested positive for coronavirusUman Mayor Alexander Tsibiri says he does not trust pilgrims who "sneak" into Ukraine when they say they do not have coronavirus. 'Breslovers who visit Uman now are getting beaten up'Rabbi Shalom Arush says 'things have gotten out of control' in Uman, with Jewish visitors attacked by locals. South Carolina congressman asks Trump to pressure Ukraine to allow Rosh Hashanah pilgrimsSouth Carolina congressman Jeff Duncan calls on Trump administration to intervene on behalf of Hasidic Jews looking to visit Uman this year. New team of ministers will work out plan for Uman pilgrimagesPM Netanyahu taps Min. Ze'ev Elkin to head team of ministers charged with reaching agreement on travel to Uman, Ukraine.Locals in Uman, Ukraine scuffle with Jewish pilgrimsUkrainian locals yell at Jews to leave Uman, say they're acting dangerously. Ukraine’s Jewish president thinks Jews especially should invest in his countryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls on investors - especially Jews - to put their money on Ukraine. |
