![]() 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.![]() Ukraine bans entry of foreigners, blocking visitors to UmanUkrainian government issues temporary ban on the entry of foreigners into the country ahead of Rosh Hashannah and the annual Uman pilgrimage![]() 'Never too late' not just an adage – circumcision at 80How an 80-year-old born during the Soviet regime began learning about the rich history of his People and reached unfathomable heights.![]() Ukraine restricts Jewish entry to Uman at Israel's requestUkraine, Israel agree to limit annual pilgrimage to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in light of coronavirus risks.![]() Iran: Pilots were alive after missile hit Ukrainian planeIranian officials report on results of analysis of black boxes of Ukrainian airliner which was downed by Tehran.![]() Israel, Ukraine issue joint statement on Rosh Hashanah in UmanGovernments ask Jewish pilgrims not to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah this year due to coronavirus pandemic.![]() Ukraine to limit number of people allowed to visit Uman for Rosh HashanahUkraine Interior Min. Avakov says mass events cannot be held during pandemic, country will limit number of Jews allowed in for holiday.![]() Hospital worker contracts coronavirus - and leaves the country for UkraineEmployee at large hospital in central Israel breaks quarantine to fly to Ukraine - after testing positive for coronavirus.![]() Ukraine to let Israelis visit Uman for Rosh Hashanah?Ukraine to let in at least 5,000 Uman pilgrims for Rosh Hashanah, chief rabbi says.![]() Ukraine: Ax-wielding man attempts to break into synagogueSearch underway after security guard wounded defending synagogue from man armed with an ax.![]() Remains of 286 Jewish Holocaust victims uncovered in 2 basements in UkraineRemains of 286 Jews murdered in the Holocaust - mostly women and children - found in two basements in Ukraine.![]() Watch: Ukrainian bus hostages walk freeUkrainian police free 13 hostages and arrested armed man who held them on a bus.![]() Gunman takes 20 Ukraine bus passengers hostageNegotiations with bus hijacker underway after he claims he rigged bus with 20 civilians on board to explode.![]() Ukraine to bar Israeli visitors to Uman this Rosh HashannahIsraeli visitors to be barred from flying to Ukraine for annual Uman pilgrimage, says Ukrainian government, citing coronavirus spike.![]() Iran agrees to compensate families of victims on downed planeSweden says Iran has agreed to compensate the families of victims who were killed when a Ukrainian airliner was shot down by Iranian forces.![]() Wife of Ukrainian President tests positive for coronavirusWife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, says she tested positive for COVID-19. The President and his two children tested negative.![]() Ukrainian president: Israel a model in how to fight coronavirusUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Netanyahu to congratulate him on formation of new government.![]() Ukrainian officer who demanded lists of Jews is firedUkraine minister fires senior police officer who demanded list of Kolomyya's Jews.![]() Ukrainian police official requests list of Jews in western city of KolomyyaSenior Ukrainian police official requests list of Jewish reisdents of Kolomyya, including their addresses and cell phone numbers.![]() Putin must ditch Assad, Iran and Maduro ASAPBefore Iran becomes the enemy on his southern border, Putin must let Israel and the US make up for his mistakes in Syria. Op-ed.![]() Ukraine: New Holocaust memorial project ignites controversyA ‘Holocaust Disneyland?’ Historians say a controversial film director wants to turn a Ukrainian museum into one.![]() Will a Ukrainian priest be recognized as Righteous Among the Nations?A Ukrainian priest who saved Jews during the Holocaust has never been honored by Yad Vashem. New research could change that.![]() Despite the coronavirus: Jews from Ukraine will make AliyahDespite the restrictions on flights and the curfew, nine new olim from Ukraine will land in Israel on Monday morning.![]() Firebombing damages Jewish center in Ukraine19th-century building which serves as a synagogue and a JCC attacked in Kherson, Ukraine.![]() Drunken man beats up journalist in Ukrainian synagogueMan breaks into synagogue, beats up congregant in western Ukraine.![]() Iran to stop providing information on Ukraine Airlines crashIran announces end of cooperation with Ukraine authorities on crash investigation, blames decision on leak of secret recording.![]() Ukrainian shop pulls costumes of hasidic Jews in sidecurlsShop in Lviv, Ukraine, pulls costumes of hasidic Jews, apologizes for using offensive word. 'No intention to offend Jewish community.'![]() Ukrainian senior economist says Ukrainians let Jews ‘dominate’ themSenior Ukrainian economist claims his country's leaders are secretly serving Israel, pushing "slavery and self-destruction"![]() Report: Bolton book alleges Trump tied Ukraine aid freeze to Biden investigationsFormer US national security adviser claims in unpublished book that Trump sought to tie Ukraine aid to his requests for Biden investigation. |