So little is known about Ukraine’s Jewish past, and present. For example, did you know that Ukraine is the second most sacred site on earth for Jews, second only to Israel itself? Few do. Such facts are too often lost in a sea of ignorance and mutual distrust created and cultivated by outside forces with a vested interest […]
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
Feature Interviews showcases in‑depth conversations with authors, musicians, scholars, journalists, artists, war correspondents, community leaders, and subject‑matter experts whose work connects to Ukrainian history, culture, identity, and current events. What you’ll find here Interviews from both the Vancouver and Nanaimo editions, including many early Nanaimo interviews that did not air in Vancouver A decades‑deep archive
Nash Holos has been shaped over the years by a small group of contributors whose work became part of the program’s voice and character. This page introduces those creators and provides brief background on their roles in the show. Pawlina Pawlina is the producer and host of Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio. She presents the
The Show: Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio is a weekly bilingual (Ukrainian & English) variety program based in British Columbia, featuring contemporary and traditional Ukrainian music, interviews, cultural and historical insights, and other items of interest to the Ukrainian and Ukrainian‑Canadian communities. Established in 1990, Nash Holos is the longest‑running Ukrainian radio program in the
A 2013 conversation with Mirko Petriw examining how shale‑gas discoveries, Russian‑backed pressure campaigns, and sudden legislative crackdowns were reshaping Ukraine’s political landscape long before the full impact became clear.
