The Faina Petryakova Scientific Center for Judaica and Jewish Art has been set up to commemorate the life of Faina Petryakova – a passionate defender and promoter of Jewish art, and a great scholar. Faina Petryakova was born in 1931 in Old Buxov (now in Belarus territory) into a Jewish family. Her father was an […]
The Faina Petryakova Scientific Center for Judaica and Jewish Art has been set up to commemorate the life of Faina Petryakova – a passionate defender and promoter of Jewish art, and a great scholar. Faina Petryakova was born in 1931 in Old Buxov (now in Belarus territory) into a Jewish family. Her father was an
In this edition of Ukrainian Jewish Heritage, we will be discussing A Journey through the Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter: From Antiquity to 1914, curated and written by Alti Rodal, the Co-Director of the Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter. A Journey through the Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter: From Antiquity to 1914 was originally a traveling exhibition shown in six venues in four Canadian
Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky is known as the `saviour of Jews` during World War II. Renata Hanynets explains why, in this week’s look at Ukraine’s Jewish Heritage. Transcript. Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky is known as the `saviour of Jews` during World War II. In the words of Rabbi David Kahane: “When I call Andrey Sheptytskyi a
James Temerty is a distinguished Canadian entrepreneur, civic leader, and philanthropist, and founder of the Ukrainian Jewish Encounter. Well-known and respected for his vision, initiative and servant leadership, James Temerty has received many honours for his achievements. He was born in the Donbas region of Ukraine during WWII. His parents were deported to Germany as
Ukrainian Links—International Ukrainian organizations around the world: All-Ukrainian Jewish Congress American Ukrainian Medical Project Ancient Faith Radio ArtUkraine Brama – Gateway Ukraine Byzantine Chants Buy Ukraine-related goods Cal Ukes – Ukr community of northern Calif. Come Receive the Light – Orthodox radio program Cossack Brothers – Australia cabaret ensemble “Den” – Ukrainian Daily Newspaper “Day”
Ukrainian Food Flair: Beetniks-Ukrainian beet leaf wrapped bread rolls. Ukrainian Jewish Heritage: The Golden Rose Synagogue. Rushnychok Story: You (a love song). Knyzhka Corner: Myra Junyk reviews Crossing the Border by Ksenia Rychtycka, an anthology of Ukrainian stories in English. Proverb of the Week, other items of interest & great Ukrainian music! ***************** Listen to
Update: October 8, 2025 Late last year, I was hit with a takedown notice by my podcast hosting platform where I had been archiving the shows for many years. Fortunately, I appealed and was given a reprieve. The feed was not taken down, but I was informed that going forward I am not allowed to
Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio Showcasing Ukrainian culture in English & Ukrainian Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio is a bilingual variety show featuring the best in contemporary and traditional Ukrainian music. Broadcasting in Vancouver and Nanaimo, BC, and in international syndication on the PCJ Radio network on AM, FM & ShortWave radio to over 20
This year marks two milestone anniversaries for Nash Holos. The 25th anniversary of Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio in Vancouver on AM1320 CHMB Vancouver, and the 35th anniversary of the inception of Nash Holos. For the record, not a milestone number but 14 years at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo. The show has undergone many changes
