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Feature Interviews 2013

*************** For 2014 interviews click here. *************** December 25,  2013. Canadian ex-pat Shauna McLarnon, of Ummagma … a dream pop/pop rock duo from Ternopil and Kramenetz, Ukraine on celebrating Christmas on December 25 when to most Ukrainians it is just another working day. ***To listen or download, click here. December 15, 2013. Mirko Petriw Vancouver […]

Ukrainian Jewish Heritage

Yom Kippur in Ukraine

In the Jewish faith, Yom Kippur is known as the  Day of Atonement. Yom Kippur, or Soodny Den’in Ukrainian, is the holiest and most solemn day of the year for Jews, as the focus is on atonement and repentance. Yom Kippur completes the annual period known in Judaism as the High Holy Days … or in Hebrew, Yamim Nora’im, meaning “Days

Ukrainian Jewish Heritage

Rosh Hashana & Uman Pilgrimage in Ukraine

The name for the Jewish New Year is Rosh Hashana, which in Hebrew means the “head of the year.” It is one of the most important religious holidays for Jews … a day of awe and fear, but also a day of celebration. In 2013 (the Jewish Year of 5774), Jews in Ukraine, Israel and

Ukrainian Jewish Heritage

Sambir cemetary

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

Ukrainian Jewish Heritage

Ludwig Rosenberg (a.k.a. Volodymyr Chorniy)

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

Ukrainian Jewish Heritage

Golden Rose Synagogue

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

Feature Interviews 2011

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

Feature Interviews 2010

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

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