Sambir is an administrative centre for the Lviv region, or Raion, located 73 kilometers from the city of Lviv. Founded in 1199, Sambir has a rich Jewish history, little of which remains. The first mention of Jews living in Sambir dates back to 1447.Over the years, conflicts between Christian and Jewish merchants arose. This led to royal decrees in the mid-fifteen hundreds restricting Jews from trading or living […]
The Legion of the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen (Січові Стрілці) in Ukrainian, was the first Ukrainian military unit of the 20th century. The Sich fought on the side of Austria-Hungary, with dreams of an independent Ukraine in the near future. Among the Sich Riflemen were many Ukrainians of Jewish descent. Ludwig Rosenberg, also known as Volodymyr […]
Ukraine’s Jewish community is fighting to restore a historical treasure in the heart of Lviv. This treasure is the “Golden Rose” — also known as Turei Zahav — and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Golden Rose is the oldest synagogue in Ukraine. It is also renowned as one of the oldest and […]
2011 Feature Interviews on Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio December 11, 2011. Jerrit Pawlyk, with the Edmonton polka band UB, about their band’s history on the Ukrainian music scene, including their latest CD, Home Brew. December 04, 2011. Andriana Gnap, Ukrainian American singer about her music and her CD of Ukrainian Christmas carols, Чудесна Зірка […]
2011 Feature Interviews on Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio December 11, 2011. Jerrit Pawlyk, with the Edmonton polka band UB, about their band’s history on the Ukrainian music scene, including their latest CD, Home Brew. December 04, 2011. Andriana Gnap, Ukrainian American singer about her music and her CD of Ukrainian Christmas carols, Чудесна Зірка […]
