Hair started falling out, and the internet offers a hundred solutions: what I learned about hair diagnostics in Haifa

First, you notice hair in the drain after a shower. Then — on the comb, pillow, clothes. The parting seems wider, the usual hairstyle no longer holds volume. The first thought is quite understandable: you need to change the shampoo. The second is to buy vitamins. And the third arises when neither helps: maybe the problem is not in the care at all?

Author: Elena Gunko

I decided to find out where in Haifa you can turn to avoid choosing another remedy at random. And I discovered an interesting offer: first check the condition of the hair and scalp, and only after that discuss whether any treatment is required.
Hair loss, brittleness, and scalp problems are not the same thing

On the internet, these conditions are often mixed up. Meanwhile, hair can fall out with the root, break along the length, gradually thin out. A separate story is itching, flaking, increased oiliness, or scalp irritation. Externally, problems sometimes look similar, but the causes can be completely different.

For Israelis, the situation is complicated by the habit of explaining everything by the climate. Heat, sun, sea water, air conditioners. After tense months, stress is added to this. We have already told…

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September 17, 1939: How the USSR Became the Second Occupier of Poland — for the Jews of Poland, it Became a Nightmare from Both Sides

On September 1, 1939, Hitler sent troops into Poland. This date is considered the beginning of World War II.
Everyone knows the first strike. But they try to keep silent about the second

But almost no one talks about September 17, when the Red Army entered from the east. Poland found itself in a vise: the Reich pressed from the west, the USSR from the east. The two dictators had agreed in advance.
Secret protocol and division of the world

Two weeks before the war, Moscow and Berlin signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. A secret appendix divided Eastern Europe into spheres of influence.

Germany took Western Poland. The USSR received Eastern Poland, the Baltics, and the right to claim part of Romania. For the Poles, this meant the end of the state and the beginning of chaos.

Repressions, deportations, and Katyn

The USSR called it a "liberation campaign." In reality, it was mass arrests and forced relocations.

Thousands of families were taken to Siberia and Kazakhstan. The fate of officers and the intelligentsia was even more terrible. In the spring of 1940, the NKVD carried out the Katyn massacre: more than 20,000 people were shot in the back of the head.
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In Ukraine, an open online course by Anna Shternshis on Jewish life during the Soviet period is starting — anyone can join from October to December 2026 — from the ‘Culture League’ to the ‘Doctors’ Plot’

On October 1, 2026, the open online course "The Short 20th Century. Jewish Life in Ukraine, 1917–1991" (The Short 20th Century. Jewish Life in Ukraine, 1917–1991) will start — 10 lectures on the history of Jews in Ukraine throughout almost the entire Soviet period. From the revolution and the vibrant Yiddish culture of the 1920s — to the Holocaust, Stalinist persecutions, the "Doctors' Plot," and the late USSR.

Author: Alexander Khmelnitsky

The course is taught by Professor Anna Shternshis from the University of Toronto, one of the researchers of Soviet Jewry and Yiddish culture.

Participation is free, registration is required.

Register for Anna Shternshis's open course

Organizers also promise a certificate to those who complete the test assignments.

And for the Israeli reader, there is one not-so-small detail. Despite the fact that the program is conducted by Ukrainian academic and Jewish institutions, the lectures will be delivered in Russian — this is explicitly stated in the official registration form. It turns out to be a course that a fairly large part of Russian-speaking Israel can join without a language barrier.

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Attempted Russian interference in Israeli elections: Channel 12 reported a thwarted operation — for or against whom were Russian bots working?

Two days before the Knesset elections scheduled for October 27, 2026, Israel's Channel 12 reported on the prevention of an attempt at Russian interference in the election campaign. According to journalist Nir Dvori, it involves about 80 fake accounts linked to Russia. They were intended to be used to spread aggressive messages and incite conflicts among Israelis.

Author: Elena Gunko, NANews

But who was this operation supposed to help? Against which political forces was it directed? No answers were given on the air.
What Nir Dvori revealed about the Russian operation

On October 25, Channel 12 reported that a private cybersecurity company, collaborating with the Shin Bet — Israel's General Security Service — thwarted an attempt at Russian influence on the upcoming elections.

According to the channel, the operation involved the use of fake social media profiles. Through them, it was planned to spread aggressive and provocative messages, intensifying the confrontation among Israelis.

The company reportedly took measures against approximately 80 accounts linked to the Russian campaign.

However, the report did not specify how many accounts were already active, how many were being…

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RedotPay in Israel: virtual card, crypto wallet, and payments worldwide — what you need to know before registering

In Israel, many people have the same practical problem: the main bank or credit card is literally linked to everything.

It is used to pay for advertising on Facebook, Instagram, and Google, subscriptions to work services, hosting, domains, online stores, apps, trips, delivery, international platforms, and dozens of small regular payments.

As long as everything works, it's convenient. But as soon as the advertising account charges more than expected, a subscription is automatically renewed, a foreign service rejects a payment, or the card needs to be reissued, it becomes clear: keeping all payments on one main card is not always wise.

Against this backdrop, more and more users are looking towards separate virtual cards. One of the services actively discussed in this topic is RedotPay.

It is often called a crypto card, but for the average user, cryptocurrency is not the only important thing.

RedotPay can be interesting as a separate payment tool: for online payments, advertising accounts, international services, mobile wallets, limits, as well as working with USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, and other supported digital assets.

Officially, RedotPay describes itself as a payment app and…

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Zelensky proposed an energy truce but refused to reduce the army: what Kyiv responded to the USA and Russia

After two weeks of disputes with Washington, Volodymyr Zelensky spoke again about a truce — but now with a specific condition. Russia stops strikes on Ukrainian power plants, Ukraine does not attack Russian oil refineries. There is no talk of a unilateral cessation of strikes.

October 26, 2026 | Author: Anton Pshedynsky | NANews

The President of Ukraine stated this on October 25, 2026, in an interview with journalist Alla Mazur. The conversation turned out to be not so much about diplomatic hopes as about what Kyiv is ready to discuss with the USA and Russia, and what it does not intend to put on the negotiating table. Anton Pshedynsky for NANews compares these statements with the October conflict over American aid and explains why it is being watched in Israel.
Electricity in exchange for oil

"They do not hit our electricity" — this is how Zelensky formulated the condition for stopping Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refining (translated from Ukrainian). Refineries are plants that turn crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and other fuels. Strikes on them complicate the supply of the Russian economy and army, while Russian attacks on power plants leave Ukrainian cities without…

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Why does the same query in ChatGPT show different companies today and tomorrow — and what should businesses in Israel do about it

The same question asked to ChatGPT multiple times can lead to different sources, different sites, and even different recommendations. New research has shown: it's not just about the wording of the query. ChatGPT is capable of changing its internal search channel, classifying the question differently, and sometimes not even consulting the internet at all. For small and medium businesses in Israel, this means that one good website is no longer enough.

Not long ago, promoting a business on the internet seemed relatively straightforward.

A company would create a website, set up Google Maps, publish service pages, work on Google rankings, and launch ads.

Today, a potential client increasingly does not browse through ten websites.

They ask:
“Which lawyer to choose in Haifa?”

“Where to get a cosmetic procedure in Kiryat?”

“Who repairs air conditioners in Netanya?”

“Which company handles transportation across Israel?”

“Which specialist speaks Hebrew and Russian?”

And they receive a ready answer with several names from ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, or another AI assistant.

The main problem is that this list is not constant.

Today, artificial intelligence might name your…

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«Ukrainian» buses in Israel: who are Polly Tour / פולי תור and why companies and organizers should pay attention to this carrier

It all started quite ordinarily. On Facebook, we came across a post with photos of a bus in Israel: a large tourist Mercedes, blue-yellow coloring, and right above the windshield — the Ukrainian trident. On the side — the name Polly Tour / פולי תור.

Author: Editorial Staff of NANews

The author of the photo wrote in Ukrainian: "Ось такі в Ізраїлі є автобуси! Дякую Тобі Боже за Твій народ" (These are the buses in Israel! Thank You God for Your people). We paused at the photo, then opened the carrier's page, the official website, old Facebook posts — and as a result, instead of one beautiful photo, we got quite an interesting story of an Israeli company that seems to have something to offer to enterprises, event organizers, and tourist groups.

Let's immediately say why we decided to talk about Polly Tour not only because of the trident. The company turned out to have a serious set of charter transportation: regular routes for organizations, employee transportation, buses for conferences and corporate days, tourist groups, weddings, excursions, Ben-Gurion, vehicles for passengers with limited mobility. This is no longer a story about a symbol on a bus, but about a service that…

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Jews from Ukraine: Mordechai Shenhavi — creator and first leader «Yad Vashem»

January 27, International Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust Victims.

In Israel, on the mountain of memory in Jerusalem, is located "Yad Vashem" - A place that for many has become a symbol of sorrow, memory and hope. Today we want to tell in the heading "Jews from Ukraine " You are a story Mordechai Shenhavi - A person thanks to whom the dream of preserving memory has become a reality.

The story of Mordechai Shenhavi from Dilok, the creator of the Israeli Memorial “Yad Vashem”, emphasizes the deep connection of the Jewish community of Ukraine while preserving the memory of the Holocaust.

Mordechai Shenhavi (Alpenbein), a native of the Ukrainian city of Volochisk (now the Khmelnitsky region, Ukraine), went down in history as the creator of the Israeli memorial “Yad Vashem”, dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust.

His personal history is an example of not only the struggle to preserve the memory of the tragedy of the Jewish people, but also the unique connection of Ukraine and Israel.

Mordechai Shenhavi was born in 1900 in Voloshka, a small town on the territory of the modern Khmelnitsky region of Ukraine. His family, like many Jewish families of that time…

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«JEW» on the back of a Ukrainian prisoner: why is the world so quick to believe in new atrocities by Russia

On October 24, 2026, the Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom published a report about a Ukrainian serviceman allegedly returned from Russian captivity with the word "JEW" carved on his back. A photograph of the man with numerous skin injuries quickly spread on the internet. Even former NASA astronaut Terry Virts published it, and the Israeli publication featured the story in the headline. Later, NANews recorded the disappearance of the note from the Israel Hayom website, and on October 25, verification results appeared indicating possible use of artificial intelligence in creating or altering the photograph.

Author: Anton Pshedynsky

But the main thing in this story is not just the origin of the photograph.

Why was the internet so ready to believe that Russian soldiers could carve the word "JEW" on a prisoner's back? Because torture, abuse, and mistreatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war have already been documented multiple times by international organizations. Another report of atrocities by Russian invaders did not seem incredible: it fit into the well-known picture of the war that Russia is waging against Ukraine.
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Masorti Ukraine: from ‘Yad Vashem’ to Kibbutz Hanaton — how Jewish communities in Ukraine maintain ties with Israel during the war

Representatives of Jewish communities in Ukraine arrived in Israel for an educational seminar dedicated to the Shoah — the Holocaust. Among the participants are community leaders, activists, and madrichim (mentors working with children and youth). They spent the first two days at the Yad Vashem memorial complex in Jerusalem, then went to Galilee, where they celebrated Shabbat at Kibbutz Hanaton.
Ukrainian Jewish communities arrived in Israel to study the Holocaust: from Yad Vashem to Kibbutz Hanaton

Author: Alexander Khmelnitsky

On October 25, the organization Masorti Ukraine reported about the trip. Ukrainian guests participated in classes on Holocaust history, got acquainted with Israeli religious life, attended a bar mitzvah, and held a joint Havdalah — the ceremony marking the end of Shabbat.

The number of participants and the full itinerary have not yet been published by the organizers.
Yad Vashem: the history of Ukrainian Jews and the memory of the Holocaust

In Jerusalem, seminar participants attended tours and educational sessions at Yad Vashem. It is not only a memorial museum but also an international research center with archives, a database of victims' names, and…

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Israel has officially begun preparations for the «2000th Anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ» in 2030 — what is it about?

The Israeli Foreign Ministry has begun preparations for the year 2030, which the authorities and church leaders of Jordan call the 2000th anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. However, there is no unified decision from the Vatican, the Ecumenical Patriarchate, or all Christian churches regarding such a jubilee. Moreover, the date 2030 itself is historically contentious.

On July 15, 2026, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar ordered the creation of a special task force to prepare for events related to the supposed two-thousandth anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ.

The group was headed by Ambassador George Deek, Israel's special envoy for relations with the Christian world. In a statement from the Foreign Ministry, the event was described as having deep spiritual significance for more than two billion Christians. Israel expects that millions of pilgrims may arrive in the region.

At first glance, a logical question arises: why is the Foreign Ministry of the Jewish state involved in preparing for a Christian jubilee?

The answer is that Israel did not set the date, did not establish a religious holiday, and does not plan to conduct church…

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«Who is on Top-2: Ladies vs Gentlemen» in Haifa: women against men in a charity show in Ukrainian

On October 23, 2026, a charity intellectual party "Khto Zverhu-2: Ladies vs Gentlemen" will be held in Haifa. The organizer is Vechornytsi.il, a project engaged in organizing Ukrainian cultural and entertainment events in Israel. Guests can expect a competition between women's and men's teams, humor, a charity fair, and socializing.

The show will be held in Ukrainian at the Diana Hotel, on Ha-Bankim Street, 5.

Author: Editorial Team of NANews
Who is on top — women or men?

In Ukraine, the name "Khto Zverhu?" is well known to viewers of the eponymous TV show. In it, women's and men's teams compete in erudition, quick wit, reaction speed, and the ability to handle unexpected tasks.

On October 23, 2026, a similar competition will be held in Haifa.

"Khto Zverhu-2: Ladies vs Gentlemen" is the name of the new evening from Vechornytsi.il. Translated from Ukrainian — "Who is on top: ladies against gentlemen."

The organizers promise blitz polls, intellectual contests, humorous tasks, and unexpected twists. The event itself is conducted in Ukrainian.

This is already the second show of this format that the team offers to the Israeli public. This time, the entertainment program was…

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New Ukrainian banknote of 2000 hryvnias with Stus: the Jew who preserved his poems, and the trace of this story in Israel

On September 4, 2026, Ukraine introduces a new banknote with a denomination of 2000 hryvnias (approximately 130 shekels). It will feature Vasyl Stus — one of the greatest Ukrainian poets of the 20th century, dissident, human rights activist, and Soviet political prisoner who died in a camp in 1985.

The most obvious discussion around the new banknote has already begun: inflation, rising prices, why a 2000 hryvnia denomination was needed at all, and why now. But if we focus only on the money, we will miss one of the most unusual parts of this story.

When Stus's notebook with poems was taken away in a Soviet camp and he was told it was destroyed, some of the texts remained in the memory of another prisoner. His name was Mikhail Heifetz. He was a Jew, a Leningrad writer, and a political prisoner. Later, Heifetz repatriated to Israel, lived in Jerusalem, and continued to write about the people he met behind barbed wire.

Thus, the new Ukrainian banknote gains an Israeli story that is not directly on the banknote.

Why Ukraine needed 2000 hryvnias

The economic part should not be overlooked here. Since the introduction of the 1000 hryvnia banknote in 2019, the average salary in…

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Mordechai Kreuser: an Israeli citizen who has been feeding internally displaced people free kosher meals in Ukraine for 3 years — video

“This is my way of saying thank you to G-d that we have food and shelter,” - says Mordechai.

The story of Mordechai Kreuser is a shining example of human solidarity and selflessness. An Israeli citizen who came to Transcarpathia to revive the Jewish community became a savior for thousands of Ukrainian immigrants.

For the third year now, he has been providing them with free kosher meals, bringing light during the difficult times of war.

A report about Mordechai Kreuzer showed Ukrainian TV channel ICTV .

Mordechai Kreuser came to Mukachevo in 2022 with an ambitious goal: to open a kosher restaurant and breathe new life into the Jewish community. However, Russian aggression changed his plans.

When the war began, Mordechai used his funds to set up charity canteens in Mukachevo, Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernigov.

At the beginning of 2022, about 500 people came to the dining room in the Mukachevo synagogue four times a week, now - 250.

“This is my way of saying thank you to G-d that we have something to eat and a place to sleep. I came here for a different purpose and found myself among hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the war and becoming its victims. I feed the hungry and…

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«Threads of Identity»: Modern Ukrainian Motankas by Yana Dereza will be shown in Tel Aviv — October 16–17, 2026, free entry

On October 16 and 17, 2026, the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Tel Aviv will host an exhibition by Ukrainian artist and restorer Yana Dereza, "Threads of Identity". At the center of the project is the motanka, one of the recognizable forms of Ukrainian folk culture, which the artist transforms into a modern story about memory, past experiences, and the attempt to preserve oneself after major changes. Admission to the exhibition is free. Dereza will also conduct three practical workshops.

The exhibition will be held in cooperation with Israeli Friends of Ukraine.

Author: Anton Pshedinsky

The title here is quite accurate — "Threads of Identity".

A person is indeed composed of many such "threads": family, the city where they grew up, language, things from the parental home, people they remember. Then moves, new countries, losses, sometimes war are added to this. Something breaks, something has to be tied anew.

This is exactly what Yana Dereza talks about through the Ukrainian motanka.

The exhibition will take place on October 16–17, 2026 at the Ukrainian Cultural Center on Yirmeyahu Street, 22 in Tel Aviv. According to the organizers' announcement, this is a project about memory…

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«Andriyivski Vechornytsi» in Tel Aviv on November 30, 2026: Ukrainian traditions, biting the kalita, Carpathian mulled wine, and dances — poster MAK_UA

On November 30, 2026, in Tel Aviv, people will once again gather for "Andriyivski Vechornytsi" — a traditional Ukrainian evening with folk games, fortune-telling, music, dancing, and homemade treats. The event is organized by MAK_UA — Ukrainian Art Amateur Forge in Israel. The celebration will begin at 19:00 at the Ukrainian cuisine restaurant SHO? on Karlibach Street, 3. Pre-registration is required.

Author: Victoria Katsman

For those who grew up in Ukraine, the name is familiar. And for Israelis who have never attended such evenings, it's an opportunity to get acquainted with a rather unusual part of Ukrainian folk culture. For example, to find out why adults try to bite a cake hanging on a ribbon and why this is accompanied by jokes and laughter.
What will happen at Andriyivski Vechornytsi in Tel Aviv

The organizers promise an evening where guests can not only listen to Ukrainian customs but also participate in traditional entertainment.

Program:

• Interesting stories about ancient Ukrainian customs.

• Andriyivski games and traditional fortune-telling.

• The ritual of "biting the kalita".

• Homemade Ukrainian treats from pani Maria.

• Aromatic Carpathian mulled…

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Laura Loomer learned about her Ukrainian Jewish roots: a family secret from Vinnytsia and Kyiv coincided with her shift in attitude towards Ukraine

Influential American supporter of Donald Trump and supporter of Israel, Laura Loomer, during a July trip to Ukraine, learned previously unknown details about the history of her Jewish family. Ukrainian archivists found information about her great-grandfather Pinkus Loomer, who was born in Vinnytsia on February 10, 1895, and later moved with relatives to Kyiv.

Loomer openly speaks about her Jewish heritage and has positioned herself as a consistent supporter of Israel for many years, paying special attention to combating anti-Semitism, the threat from Iran, and the security of the Jewish state. In 2026, she also opposed the strengthening of anti-Israel sentiments within the American conservative movement and criticized those MAGA representatives who questioned the US alliance with Israel.

Loomer received copies of archival documents during an interview with Ukrainian TV host Marichka Padalko. The conversation was published on July 24, 2026, as part of the "Marichka" project. Already on July 25, the story gained wide coverage in Ukrainian and international media.

The archival discovery turned out to be especially symbolic, as it occurred at a time of a sharp change in Loomer's…

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Boombox in Israel «Dronotour ’26» in November 2026: Tel Aviv and Haifa are the first in the big tour

Boombox starts "Dronotour '26" from Israel: Tel Aviv and Haifa are the first in the big 2026 route. The Ukrainian band Boombox announced a big concert route "Dronotour '26" for November–December 2026.

For the Israeli audience, there is a particularly important detail in this poster: the tour starts from Israel.

The first concert is scheduled for November 10, 2026 in Tel Aviv, at the Reading 3 club.

The next day, November 11, 2026, the band will perform in Haifa, at the Theatron Hatzafon hall.

Details and tickets are published on the tour page on UNOW:
Why this tour starts with special meaning

Boombox is one of the most recognizable Ukrainian musical phenomena of the last two decades.

The band was founded in 2004 and became known for its combination of rock, hip-hop, soul, and live stage energy.

But after February 2022, Boombox's story gained another dimension.

The band's leader, Andriy Khlyvnyuk, became one of the voices of Ukrainian resistance.

His a cappella performance of "Oh, the Red Viburnum in the Meadow" on Sophia Square in Kyiv became a symbol of Ukraine's struggle and gained viral popularity far beyond the country's borders.

This song was picked up by…

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Ephraim Katzir (Katchalski), the 4th President of Israel, a native of Kyiv, was also a writer, journalist, and public figure.

Ukrainian-Jewish relations are rich in shared pages of history and outstanding individuals who played a significant role in the establishment and development of the State of Israel.

Ephraim Katzir (Katchalski)

This includes Ephraim Katzir (Katchalski) - a native of Kyiv, an outstanding biophysicist, and an influential Israeli politician, the fourth President of Israel.

Born in Kyiv

He was born in 1916 in Kyiv, but a few years later the family moved to "Palestine." Ephraim grew up in an intellectual family where his grandfather was a respected rabbi, so respect for Jewish traditions was always important to him. After settling in Palestine with his family, the boy graduated from a gymnasium in Jerusalem and then entered the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Scientific Activity and Achievements

His professional interest and area of development became the world of biophysics, as evidenced by his successes in university studies and research: in 1941, Ephraim received a doctorate in biophysics.

His research on amino acids and proteins gained recognition and attracted attention in the scientific world. In 1950, he received the Weizmann Prize, followed by the Israel Prize and the…

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Whose is the Alexander Courtyard in Jerusalem after all? And will Netanyahu be able to «uphold the interests of the State of Israel» in this case?

“Wait, doesn't all the land in Israel belong to the state? How then is it transferred to someone?”

This is the most common and absolutely logical question.
And the short answer to it is — no, not all the land in Israel belongs to the state.

...

Let's say right away, in Israel, a petition/open appeal by Israeli citizens to the government is gaining momentum, demanding "to stop the transfer of the Alexander Courtyard to Russia and related IPPO structures", because they believe that such a transfer "threatens Israel's security" and poses "risks associated with external influence and the political interests of Moscow and related organizations".
"Protect Israel from the Russian threat: stop the transfer of the Alexander Courtyard to Hamas supporters"
“Protect Israel from the Russian threat: stop the transfer of the Alexander Courtyard to Hamas supporters”

here it is (Hebrew) -

...

Let's return to land ownership.
Where did this myth come from

In Israel, indeed:

• most of the land is under state management;

• there is the Israel Land Authority;

• land is often not sold, but leased long-term.

Because of this, there is a feeling that
“everything state-owned means the state…

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sTDe | NAnews — event poster of Israel: new guide to events, cities, and tickets

A new event platform sTDe | NAnews is emerging in Israel — an event listing where you can search for concerts, theater, stand-up, festivals, exhibitions, and family programs. The project helps guide you from the question "where to go?" to choosing a city, venue, and ticket.
sTDe | NAnews — Israel's event listing: a new guide to events, cities, and tickets

In Israel, concerts, performances, stand-up evenings, festivals, exhibitions, lectures, family programs, city celebrations, and chamber meetings take place almost every day. But for someone who wants to choose an event, a single announcement is often not enough. They need to understand where the event is taking place, when it starts, how much tickets cost, whether the event is suitable for children, if there is a convenient venue, which city is best to choose a date, and whether it is worth planning a trip in advance.

This is exactly why sTDe | NAnews is being developed — a new event listing in Israel, where events will be organized into a clear system: by genres, cities, dates, venues, tickets, and thematic selections. The project is available at and is being created as a convenient navigator for the cultural, urban, and…

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«Israel in Ukrainian»: a new information portal tells about Israel in the Ukrainian language

News, history, travel, social life, and practical information about Israel — now all of this can be read in Ukrainian on a separate information portal. The editorial team of NAnews introduces readers to the project israel.in.ua and explains who it might be especially useful for.

Author: NAnews Editorial Team — Nikk.Agency
Regular Israeli news. Just ... in Ukrainian

It's important to correctly understand the format of 'Israel in Ukrainian'. This is not a special project dedicated exclusively to the Ukrainian community or promoting the Ukrainian agenda in Israel. It is a regular information portal about Israel, its politics, economy, security, society, and daily life. The main difference is in the language of the publications.

Israelis have long had the opportunity to choose the language in which they receive news about their country. Ynet, Mako, Walla, and Maariv operate in Hebrew. The English-speaking audience reads The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, and i24NEWS. For Russian-speaking readers, there are 'Vesti Israel', NEWSru Israel, Channel 9, and other information resources.

Of course, these publications differ in scale, audience, and editorial structure. But the…

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How to promote a website and business in Israel: where to order advertising articles, publications on local sites, and backlinks — let’s figure it out

Israeli websites in the .co.il zone, local news outlets, thematic portals, promotional articles, and external links. Where to find platforms for business promotion, how much publication costs, why a well-known media outlet doesn't always bring more clients, and how to choose the right resource without wasting the budget.

Author: Lev Varshavsky

If a company is located outside of Israel, is unfamiliar with the local advertising market, doubts the reliability of suppliers, or faces difficulties with payment and document processing, the entire placement process can be entrusted to the Israeli agency Nikk.Agency.

We are engaged in internet marketing, SEO, and business promotion and can handle the selection and verification of local platforms, negotiations with publishers, preparation and translation of materials, organization of publications, settlements with Israeli contractors, and necessary documentary support. The client receives one local partner, an agreed budget, and control of the entire process — without the need to independently understand the specifics of the Israeli market.

Creating a business website in Israel today is relatively simple. But making it so that…

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August 29 — Day of Remembrance for Fallen Defenders of Ukraine: we honor and remember all the fallen and talk about Jews and Israelis who gave their lives for Ukraine

On August 29, Ukraine annually celebrates the state Day of Remembrance for Defenders who died for the independence and territorial integrity of the country. For an Israeli reader, this date is easiest to understand through Yom HaZikaron — the day when the state remembers its fallen defenders. The Ukrainian memorial date is primarily associated with the Ilovaisk tragedy of August 2014.

On this day, NANovosti decided to compile a list of Jews and Israelis who died defending Ukraine by name. I, Anton Pshedynsky, author of NANovosti Anton Pshedynsky, reviewed our publications archive over the years, cross-referenced names with the Ukrainian list of Jewish war participants, international memorial databases, materials from Jewish communities, and Ukrainian and Israeli media. For each person, I separately verified the circumstances of death, connection to the Jewish community or Israel, service in Ukrainian units, and possible variations of names or surnames.

And separately — for those who still see the war in Ukraine as something distant from Israel. Among the people mentioned below were Israeli citizens, repatriates, people who lived here for many years, served in Israeli security…

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«Christians for Israel — Ukraine»: 32 teenagers from Ukraine came to study in Israel. Why does a Christian fund help Jews return to their historical homeland

In October 2026, 32 teenagers from various cities in Ukraine went to study in Israel. They are expected to spend several years away from their parents, learn Hebrew, and receive an Israeli secondary education. The journey went through Moldova: civilian planes from Ukraine have not flown since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion.

Author: Pavel Shveiko, NANews

Assistance with transportation and airline tickets was provided by the Ukrainian charitable foundation "Christians for Israel — Ukraine". Its name may surprise: why is a Christian organization involved in relocating Jewish children to Israel?

The answer is related to the international movement Christians for Israel, which originated in the Netherlands almost half a century ago. Its participants are convinced that the return of Jews to their historical homeland corresponds to biblical prophecies, and helping this return is a religious duty of Christians.

The story of 32 teenagers allows us to understand what this movement is, how it operates in Ukraine, what relationships it has with Israeli institutions, and what exactly its participants understand by supporting the Jewish people.
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PRP (PRP) — therapy in Haifa, Krayot, and Northern Israel for hair health ( טיפול פרפ )

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PRP therapy — an innovative procedure in trichology.

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Plasma therapy as an injectable rejuvenating and restorative method has no analogues. Before being introduced into the skin of the problem area, the plasma obtained from the patient's blood undergoes special preparation and enrichment with platelets. Platelets stimulate the regeneration of damaged cells, the production of…

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Ukrainian Fair in Bat Yam December 4, 2026: Vadim Krasnookiy, Mad Heads, Andreevsky Evenings, cuisine and music

On December 4, 2026, a Ukrainian festive fair "Where the fair is bustling, there Andriy enchants" will take place in Bat Yam. Guests are invited to experience Ukrainian traditions, national cuisine, music, folk entertainment, and an art exhibition. The special musical guest will be Vadym Krasnookiy, the founder and frontman of the Ukrainian band Mad Heads.

The event is presented by Posh Production. The celebration will be held at Lagra Bar, located at Ha-Tzorfim, 3, Bat Yam. Doors open at 11:00.

Author: Elena Gunko, NAnews.
What will be at the Ukrainian fair in Bat Yam

The organizers have prepared a program where a traditional Ukrainian fair is combined with a modern musical celebration.

The venue promises stalls with Ukrainian souvenirs and vyshyvankas — traditional shirts with national embroidery. Visitors will be able to taste Ukrainian cuisine, view paintings, participate in contests, and enjoy folk entertainment.

A separate part of the program will be an exhibition-sale of works by artist Slaventia Bohatyryova.

For guests, there will also be dances, contests, and traditional fortune-telling associated with Ukrainian Andriyivski Vechornytsi. Each visitor is promised a…

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Ukraine wants to use Israel’s experience to return children abducted by Russia: what Stefanchuk and Ohana agreed on

Ukraine is counting on Israel's help in finding ways to return children illegally taken by Russia. In Rome, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk discussed with Knesset Chairman Amir Ohana the Israeli experience in hostage release, humanitarian operations, and child protection. For Kyiv, this is not an abstract topic: it concerns thousands of families who still cannot bring their children home.

Author: Anton Pshedinsky · NANews

The meeting took place within the framework of the European Conference of Presidents of Parliaments. On October 22, 2026, JewishNews reported on it, citing the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Why Ukraine turned specifically to Israel

After the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, Israel accumulated extensive experience in negotiations for the return of detained people, working with hostage families, and organizing assistance for the released.

This experience interested the Ukrainian side. Stefanchuk believes that Israel's practical developments could be useful in international efforts to return children taken from occupied Ukrainian territories.

Here it is necessary to understand the difference. Israel dealt with hostages captured by armed groups…

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Historical Falsification: How Russian Propaganda Obscured Centuries of Peaceful Coexistence between Ukrainians and Jews — UJE

"In fact, insistence on the anti-Semitism of Ukrainians was an important point on the agenda of Moscow propaganda, which then disappeared precisely because it was not successful. However, the slogan of denazification remains and continues to operate."

"Russian culture, one might even say, for the most part the Russian people, which was formed, of course, and Russian governments from the era of Tsarism to Soviet power and to the present day in a very consistent manner simply cannot accept the fact that Ukrainians are not part of the "Russian world"

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According to Pavlo-Robert Magochia, head of the Department of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Toronto, Russian propaganda highlights rare cases of anti-Semitism in Ukraine to justify the so-called "denazification of the country".

Ukrainian Jewish Encounter (UJE) publishes (ukr) this material.

"A Discussion of Two Important Books from the University of Toronto" was the title of the event, which took place at the F. Guarini Institute of Public Affairs at John Cabot University. After an introduction by the director of the Institute, historian Federigo Argentieri, one of the most authoritative researchers of the history of…

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«Queen Anna and the Tree of Memory»: Ukrainian fairy tale fantasy in Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Ashdod — MAK_UA in December 2026 and January 2027

A new Ukrainian theatrical fairy tale is being prepared in Israel, which families will be able to see in several cities across the country. The creative association MAK_UA presented an original fantasy play “Queen Anna and the Tree of Memory”. The festive poster lists Haifa, Ashdod, and Tel Aviv, and in a new announcement, the organizers have already named two exact dates: December 29, 2026, in Haifa and January 2, 2027, in Tel Aviv. A show in Ashdod is also announced, but its date has not yet been published.

Author: Lev Varshavsky

The announcement appeared on the official MAK_UA Facebook page. The organizers address the Ukrainian community in Israel with an invitation to save the dates in their calendars in advance and promise a meeting with the magical “Divosvit” — a fairy-tale world of adventures, unusual heroes, and festive wonders.

Ticket sales are expected to start later. While MAK_UA is gradually revealing the program, viewers have the opportunity to get acquainted with the new project and decide in which city it will be more convenient for them to attend the performance.
Three cities, two announced dates, and festive fairs

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Hair started falling out, and the internet offers a hundred solutions: what I learned about hair diagnostics in Haifa

First, you notice hair in the drain after a shower. Then — on the comb, pillow, clothes. The parting seems wider, the usual hairstyle no longer holds volume. The first thought is quite understandable: you need to change the shampoo. The second is to buy vitamins. And the third arises when neither helps: maybe the problem is not in the care at all?

Author: Elena Gunko

I decided to find out where in Haifa you can turn to avoid choosing another remedy at random. And I discovered an interesting offer: first check the condition of the hair and scalp, and only after that discuss whether any treatment is required.
Hair loss, brittleness, and scalp problems are not the same thing

On the internet, these conditions are often mixed up. Meanwhile, hair can fall out with the root, break along the length, gradually thin out. A separate story is itching, flaking, increased oiliness, or scalp irritation. Externally, problems sometimes look similar, but the causes can be completely different.

For Israelis, the situation is complicated by the habit of explaining everything by the climate. Heat, sun, sea water, air conditioners. After tense months, stress is added to this. We have already told…

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«A territory without people is also a victory for the enemy»: what Ukrainian journalists saw on Israel’s northern border and what conclusions they drew for Ukraine

On October 20, 2026, the Ukrainian publication UA.NEWS published a report by journalist Kristina Lomenko, prepared after a trip to the northern border of Israel. The main conclusion of the material also applies to Ukraine: the enemy is capable of emptying an entire region without even capturing its territory.

Author: Pavel Shveyko | NANews

The press tour was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel and the Israeli Embassy in Ukraine. NANews has already reported on this trip: Ukrainian journalists met with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visited the Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem, and the Holodomor victims memorial.

Now there is a report on the most painful side of the Israeli experience — life at the border, from where people are forced to leave due to the constant threat of attacks.
60,000 evacuated and 43 deserted communities

In Upper Galilee, Ukrainian journalists met with Sarit Zehavi, a reserve lieutenant colonel and founder of the ALMA research center, which studies security threats to Israel from Lebanon and Syria.

According to her data, due to shelling and the threat of a Hezbollah invasion, more than 60,000 residents of northern…

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Ukrainian referees will officiate the Israeli ‘Hapoel’ and Belgian ‘Union’: the Europa League match will take place in Germany without spectators

The Ukrainian team of referees has been appointed to the UEFA Europa League third round match between the Belgian "Union Saint-Gilloise" and the Israeli "Hapoel" from Be'er Sheva. The game will take place on October 22, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany, with the stands remaining empty.

Author: Lev Varshavsky, NANews

The appointment was announced on October 20, 2026, by the Ukrainian Football Association.
Who will referee the Israeli team

The main referee appointed is Nikolai Balakin. On the sidelines, he will be assisted by Alexei Berkut and Viktor Matyash. The fourth referee will be Dmitry Panchishin.

The VAR system — video replays of controversial game episodes — will be handled by Italian Michael Fabbri and Ukrainian Viktor Kopievsky.

Thus, the refereeing team includes five representatives from Ukraine and one Italian specialist.

The meeting will begin at 19:45 Israeli time.
Why the Belgian club is hosting the Israelis in Germany

Initially, the match was planned to be held in Leuven, Belgium. However, local authorities prohibited its holding, citing public safety threats related to the arrival of the Israeli team.

Leuven Mayor Mohamed Ridouani did not agree even to the…

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«Queen Anna and the Tree of Memory»: Ukrainian fairy tale fantasy in Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Ashdod — MAK_UA in December 2026 and January 2027

A new Ukrainian theatrical fairy tale is being prepared in Israel, which families will be able to see in several cities across the country. The creative association MAK_UA presented an original fantasy play “Queen Anna and the Tree of Memory”. The festive poster lists Haifa, Ashdod, and Tel Aviv, and in a new announcement, the organizers have already named two exact dates: December 29, 2026, in Haifa and January 2, 2027, in Tel Aviv. A show in Ashdod is also announced, but its date has not yet been published.

Author: Lev Varshavsky

The announcement appeared on the official MAK_UA Facebook page. The organizers address the Ukrainian community in Israel with an invitation to save the dates in their calendars in advance and promise a meeting with the magical “Divosvit” — a fairy-tale world of adventures, unusual heroes, and festive wonders.

Ticket sales are expected to start later. While MAK_UA is gradually revealing the program, viewers have the opportunity to get acquainted with the new project and decide in which city it will be more convenient for them to attend the performance.
Three cities, two announced dates, and festive fairs

Haifa — Tuesday, December 29, 2026. Doors…

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Who are the Circassians of northern Israel?

Although they are Muslims and are often grouped with the Druze, the Circassians are neither ethnically Arabs nor even from the historical Levantine region — they are... Circassians and originate from the Black Sea region of the Caucasus.

In many ways, their history is similar to that of the Jews, with exile and genocide, preserving their culture and traditions while longing for their homeland, writes the Jerusalem Post.

Kfar Kama, one of the two Circassian villages in Israel, is located in the Lower Galilee near Kfar Tavor. This year, the UN World Tourism Organization selected it for inclusion in the list of tourist villages recommended for visiting in 2022, making it one of the 32 UNWTO-recognized "tourist villages" in the world. Last year, when this title was first given, 44 villages were chosen.

The smaller sister village of Kfar Kama, Rehaniya, is located on the border with Lebanon near Safed.

The UNWTO award ceremony will take place in Saudi Arabia on February 26, with representatives from Israel's Ministry of Tourism and Kfar Kama attending.

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Video: «SHO?» — how trials, faith and support turned the restaurant into a «place of power» for Ukrainians in Israel — Ganna Andrienko on the UDM Israel channel

Hanna Andriienko shares the story of transforming a karaoke club into the restaurant “SHO?”, the wave of challenges she faced, and how her project brings together the Ukrainian and Jewish communities in Tel Aviv and Israel.

On July 9, 2025, the second episode of the “Balachky” podcast was released on the UDM Israel channel, in which Hanna Andriienko, owner of the “SHO?” restaurant, spoke about her journey from economist to the hostess of one of the most heartfelt Ukrainian establishments in Tel Aviv.

Below we will reveal the main topics of the conversation and recommend watching the full video to hear all the details firsthand:
Main Topics of the Conversation

• The story of turning a karaoke club into the “SHO?” restaurant

• Adapting “SHO?” to wartime restrictions and switching to takeout and delivery

• Cultural mission: gastronomic evenings, “Territory Show” and “Odessa Courtyard”

• The role of “SHO?” in the life of the Ukrainian community in Israel: support, gatherings, and traditions

• Challenges and achievements of Ukrainians in Tel Aviv: how the community unites and develops

The “SHO?” Restaurant – A Home for the Ukrainian Soul in Israel

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How to prepare a large house in Israel for Shabbat and holidays: a conversation about GENIUS

Preparing a large family home for Shabbat and Jewish holidays requires not only time but also proper work distribution. Israeli blogger and author of NANews Elena Gunko discussed with a GENIUS representative the capabilities of the steam system, its limitations, and the procedure for a free home demonstration.

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In a religious or Haredi family, house cleaning is rarely limited to one major campaign a year. Preparation for Shabbat is repeated every week, and throughout the year, it is joined by Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, Shavuot, and family celebrations.

The larger the family, the harder it is to leave all the work for the last day. The kitchen continues to be used, children move from room to room, festive dishes are prepared, spaces are cleared for guests, and additional sleeping places are organized. A freshly washed floor can get dirty again, and fingerprints quickly appear on glass doors, cabinets, and tables.

For the preparation of…

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