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Short answer. This is a play , not an opera. The premiere is scheduled for January 2026: director — Yevhen Lavrenchuk (Ukraine), stage designer — Efim Ruah (Israel). The announcement was made by the leadership of the Transcarpathian Academic Music and Drama Theater (Uzhhorod, Ukraine). The international team promises a living musical fabric, expressive scenography, and direct dialogue with the audience. The Transcarpathian theater promises not just a production, but a theatrical breakthrough, where the classics gain new life. “Aeneid” by Ivan Kotliarevsky "Aeneas was a lively fellow And a real fine Cossack lad, Quick to act in every trouble, The boldest tramp of all the band. ..." “Aeneid” is a burlesque-travesty poem by Ivan Kotliarevsky , first published in 1798. Simply put, it is a humorous, ironic version of Virgil’s ancient epic, where the majestic heroes are turned into ordinary Ukrainian Cossacks, and the mythological gods into recognizable figures of folk satire....

On August 22, 2025, the Dnipropetrovsk region hosted unusual guests. To the city where explosions are heard almost daily came the Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi of Israel Ber Meir Kalman and the Minister of Religious Affairs Michael Moshe Malchieli . The delegation was received by the head of the Regional Military Administration Serhiy Lysak . The visit immediately sparked debates — some called it a sign of support, while others saw only a beautiful symbol. Who arrived Ber Meir Kalman Ber Meir Kalman grew up in Tel Aviv, served in the army, taught in religious schools, and for a long time held positions in rabbinical courts. At the end of 2024, he became the Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi of Israel — a position that influences not only spiritual life but also relations with the state and international partners. He came to Dnipro not as a private individual, but as a symbol: a world-class rabbi decided to personally support the Jewish community of Ukraine despite the risk. In Ukraine, Kalman's arriv...

Ukraine has updated the rules of television broadcasting on memorial days : the single “candle for everyone” is gone, and instead, the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting has established its own symbols for four key dates. The Menorah will be shown on January 27 — Holocaust Remembrance Day; the poppy — May 8; the sunflower — August 29; the candle — only on Holodomor Remembrance Day. Why this was done: to move away from a formal picture and make remembrance more targeted and understandable to the viewer — which exact day and which tragedy the country commemorates. If you turn on the TV on January 27 — the viewer will see the Menorah. Memorial dates in Ukraine: what they are and how they differ from holidays Memorial dates are working days of national mourning and respect, when the state officially commemorates tragedies, victims, and heroes. They are needed so that society does not lose connection with the important lessons of the past. Who approves: the ...

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Ukrainian airline Windrose ("Rosa Vetrov") went through the hard years of war: closed skies, blocked aircraft, strikes by "Shaheds". But in 2025 its Airbus A319 flies from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV). NAnews prepared a review of the company: from its founding to a new stage in Israel. Windrose in Israel: how "Rosa Vetrov" lost aircraft because of the war and found a new chance in Tel Aviv In the summer of 2025 Windrose Airlines made a step that many perceived as a sign: a Ukrainian Airbus is back in the sky, and even from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV). The company received on dry lease a Airbus A319 UR-WRY , built in 2002. This was noted by Avianews on August 20, 2025. The fuselage was provided by Lithuanian AviaAM Leasing , the engines came from Australian Smartlynx Australia . The lease term is short — only until the end of 2025. But even these months became an opportunity to strengthen in a new market. The aircraft has a long biography: the first flight — Apr...

On August 19, 2025, a Russian missile hit an old Jewish cemetery in the city of Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv region. The strike hit right in the middle of the cemetery, many graves were damaged… This was reported by the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Reuven Asman: "I spoke with the rabbi of the city of Pervomaisk Levi Perelshtein, now rescue services and specialists are working there. In the near future it will be possible to assess the full scale of this crime. Russian missiles not only kill innocent people, but also do not give peace to the dead! Unfortunately, this is not the first case: strikes have already hit Jewish cemeteries in Kyiv, Hlukhiv, Bila Tserkva and other places. Even Babyn Yar suffered… The dead cannot answer for themselves and stand up for themselves, but it is the duty of the living!" The strike on August 19 caused significant damage to many graves in the cemetery. Rescue services and specialists are working at the scene, after which the full extent of the destruc...

The exhibition "Ukrainian-Jewish Century" will travel through Israel, showcasing archival photographs and contemporary works. The exposition combines archival interviews, unique photographs and modern Centropa projects. Date and Venue On August 26, 2025, at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center (Jerusalem, Sh. A. Nakhon St, 6) the opening of the exhibition « Ukrainian-Jewish Century: Photos and Stories from the 1920s to 2025 » will take place. Start at 19:00. Speakers: - Yevgen Korniychuk , Ambassador of Ukraine to the State of Israel; - Herzl Makov , President of the Menachem Begin Heritage Center; - Edward Serotta , Director of Centropa. Exhibition Content As the organizers note, the main idea of the exhibition is to show the history of Jewry in Ukraine throughout the 20th century through the prism of photos and oral history, to reveal the lives and experiences of people. The exposition, which took 10 years to prepare, contains photographs starting from the 1920s to the...

"Genocide is in full swing, but not in Gaza. Accusing Israel of attempts to destroy the Palestinian people is a luxury. Liberals should criticize HAMAS and Russia, not pick on Zelensky," - The Times . Historian Niall Ferguson in The Times harshly accused Western leaders of double standards — the world condemns Israel but turns a blind eye to the real crimes of Russia against Ukraine. Numbers and facts of genocide that are deliberately overlooked. Why did The Times article become a challenge for Europe and the USA? The British publication The Times published a resonant article by the well-known historian Niall Ferguson , in which he launched a sharp criticism of Western governments and politicians for their hypocritical stance on global conflicts. In his opinion, special attention is paid to accusations against Israel of an alleged "genocide" in Gaza, while the real crimes against humanity taking place in Ukraine are preferred to be ignored by Western elites. The k...

Andriy Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, on August 3, 2025, made a tough statement on Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all Israeli hostages and aid to civilians in Gaza. Why Ukraine’s words are important to the Jewish community of Israel — in the NAnews overview. Ukraine’s MFA and Hamas: why condemning the abuse of Israelis sounds so loud Briefly about the main thing: what exactly did Sybiha say and why is it important On August 3, 2025, when the world seemed to be used to the constant background of war and reports of hostages, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha published on social networks a sharp condemnation of Hamas for the abuse of Israeli prisoners. “ The inhuman treatment of Israeli hostages by Hamas deserves the strongest condemnation . People in Gaza should not continue to suffer because of Hamas’ heinous crimes. Hamas must lay down its arms and immediately release all hostages. At the same time, international humanitarian aid must...

A boy from a Ukrainian Jewish village who survived pogroms and humiliation by Russian authorities in Kyiv became a symbol of Israeli literature. The biography of Haim Hazaz in our permanent section “ Jews from Ukraine ” is a bridge between Ukraine and Israel, past and future. Roots in Ukraine: Childhood among forests and traditions Today the name Haim Hazaz (חיים הזז) is known to everyone interested in the history of Israel and Jewish culture. But the beginning of his path is the Ukrainian village of Sydorovychi . Haim Hazaz (real name – Haim Fishel Feldman) was born in 1898 in the village of Sydorovychi, Kyiv province (now – Vyshhorod district, Kyiv region of Ukraine). This small place was located in the wooded area of Polissya and was a typical Jewish settlement with the dominant role of the traditional community. His father was a Breslov Hasid and managed a sawmill, so the future writer’s childhood was spent in a small house among dense forests. In early childhood, Haim studied a...