Ukraine

After losing seven children in the Holocaust, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Meizlik shared a final request with his only surviving daughter during a quiet boat ride on the Dnieper River.

The Baal Shem Tov acknowledged he lacked the power to halt Rabbi Yaakov Yosef's words, which carried great weight in heaven, but could weaken his actions, thereby ensuring the tax collector's family would live on, albeit with unhealthy descendants.

Arriving from Ukraine as a violin prodigy, Shimon Batual met disappointment instead of belonging. In a new exhibition, he shows how alienation became Judaica art, and why success abroad still hasn’t erased the feeling of being an outsider.

Surrounded by enemies and trapped behind palace walls, the Jews of Mazybuz turned to prayer and courage. What happened next became a miracle remembered for generations as Mordechai Purim.

How Rabbi Aharon Yosef Kramer performs adult circumcisions in prisons, war zones, and across the Jewish world

Rabbi Moshe Weber describes the divine protection, unwavering faith, and continued Jewish life amid the ongoing war

Moments after leaving a gas station in Ukraine on her way to the tomb of the righteous Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, Dana Varon heard explosions at the location.

In 1792, the community was miraculously saved when a Russian attack on the synagogue—mistakenly believed to be a fortress—ended with an intact cannonball breaching its walls without exploding.

Suddenly a young man stood behind him and shouted, "Defend yourself! Scoundrel!" Before Petliura could respond, five bullets were unleashed, and he fell dead on the spot.

Rabbi Pinchas Soniakov, a military rabbi in Ukraine and a member of the Jewish Federation, visits the front lines to support the soldiers and bring Jewish soldiers closer to their heritage. In an exclusive interview, he shares his fascinating activities and the Ukrainian support for Israel.

Rabbi Shlomo Wilhelm captured during his escape journey from Zhytomyr, Ukraine, forced to leave due to the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war. A year and a half after the footage spread throughout the Jewish world, we set out to hear the story of the rabbi who had to flee Ukraine.

The Glitzenstein family from Chernivtsi, Ukraine, continues their activities even during wartime. How do they cope with soldiers' funerals, lack of electricity, and echoes of explosions? Rabbi Glitzenstein shares in a captivating conversation, including their severe car accident and an unbelievable miracle.

Children and the elderly arrive for medical treatment, teams must provide assistance in tents, concerns about rising patient numbers, and the goal: to assist everyone. Yoel Har Even, the commander of the Sheba hospital responsible for operating the 'Kochav Meir' hospital in Ukraine, shares stories from the field.

Explore the rich tapestry of Jewish history in Ukraine - from persecution to revival

Hillel Cohen, head of United Hatzalah, is attempting from his location in Odessa to evacuate as many Jews as possible, assist Israelis stranded in various cities in Ukraine, and provide medical aid. "There is great chaos here and a real danger to life," he claims, "We need everyone's prayers."

A powerful personal story of faith, aliyah, and dedication to children’s emotional growth through Torah values

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Historians and Hasidic traditions trace the elusive village of Okop across Ukraine, Moldavia, and Galicia, seeking the true birthplace of the founder of Hasidism