Ukrainian ‘Zdybanka of Gratitude’ will gather Tel Aviv on October 17, 2026: fair, volunteers, and gratitude to the defenders of Ukraine and Israel
Fair, Ukrainian culture, new acquaintances, and support for the military — on October 17, 2026, in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, the 'Ukrainian Gathering of Gratitude' will take place. The meeting is dedicated to the defenders of Ukraine and Israel, and the organizers invite everyone interested to attend. For those who want to do more than just be a guest, they offer the opportunity to get involved — to come to the fair with their project or join the volunteer team.
Author: Pavel Shveiko
The word 'Zdybanka' may be unfamiliar to an Israeli reader who does not speak Ukrainian. It comes from the Ukrainian 'zdybatysia' — to meet, to see. But in Israel, a recognizable format has already formed around this word: people gather together for Ukrainian culture, communication, music, books, initiatives, and projects that usually exist each in their own circle.
On October 17, 2026, such a meeting will take place in Jaffa — at Ha-Tsorfim, 29, near the Nothing: space.
It starts at 14:00 and ends at 19:00. The fair will operate until 18:00.
This time, the name was also chosen deliberately — 'Ukrainian Gathering of Gratitude', Zdybanka of Gratitude. It is dedicated to the people defending Ukraine and…
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