Disney Who? Nastya and Diana Have YouTube Empires at Age Six
Experts and parents may be appalled, but the creators of 'Like Nastya' and 'Kids Diana Show' cracked the code, and the little stars make millions of dollars
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This Ukrainian City Was Once Home to a Vibrant Jewish Community. Now Its Grand Synagogue Is a Sports Hall
Amos Oz’s mother was one of thousands of Jews who fled the then-Polish city of Rivne in the 1930s and ’40s. A visit today finds a city erasing its storied Jewish past
After Being Stuck for Days, Hasidic Jewish Pilgrims Retreat From Ukraine Border
About 2,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews traveled through Belarus in hope of celebrating Rosh Hashanah in the city of Uman, but couldn't reach their destination
Ukraine Tells Hasidic Jewish Pilgrims Stuck on Its Border to Turn Back
'Ukraine has shut its borders to foreigners, and no exclusions will be made for the Hasidic pilgrims,' Interior Ministry official says
Hasidic Jewish Pilgrims Block Ukraine Border When Barred Entry Over Coronavirus Fears
Both the Ukranian and Israeli governments have attempted to limit the pilgrimage to Uman
Mayor of Haredi Settlement Flies to Uman Pilgrimage as Residents Prepare for Full Lockdown
Meir Rubinstein received special permission from Ukrainian authorities ■ 2,000 Bratslav Hasidim are estimated to have made the pilgrimage despite restrictions
Israel Sends Police to Ukraine Pilgrimage Site Despite Unresolved Coronavirus Concerns
Delegation to be part of preparations made for annual pilgrimage of Bratslav Hasidim to the grave of Rabbi Nachman, to assist the local Uman police in maintaining public order
Ukraine Accuses pro-Russian Separatists of Violating Ceasefire
The simmering conflict between Ukrainian troops and Russian-backed rebels has killed more than 13,000 people since 2014
All Roads Lead to Uman: Bratslav Hasidim Will Risk Their Lives to Visit Rebbe's Grave
From secular getup to fake passports, members of this religious sect think that all ways to circumvent Ukraine's coronavirus travel ban are kosher
Analysis Netanyahu Unleashes Attack, and Israel's COVID Czar Finds Himself Alone
Row over the pilgrimage to Ukraine is only part of the story ■ Binary choice between immediate restrictions or lockdown during the holidays misses the complexity of the situation facing Israel
Ukraine Temporarily Bars Foreigners After Israel Asks to Restrict Uman Pilgrimage
Tens of thousands of Hasidic Jews descend on Uman every year on the Jewish New Year to visit the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav
Netanyahu’s Coalition Whip Blasts Coronavirus Czar Over Ukraine Pilgrimage
Prof. Gamzu says Hasidic pilgrimage should be barred amid the pandemic, while Miki Zohar of Likud says he is violating religious freedom
Israel's Coronavirus Czar Warns Against Reopening Schools in 'Red' Cities
Ronni Gamzu repeats his recommendation to bar flights to Uman and notes that infection rates in Arab communities are steadily increasing
Ukraine to Restrict Jewish Pilgrimage in Response to Israel Plea
It did not say how many Hasidic Jews would be allowed into Ukraine for the pilgrimage to Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, or give any further detail
Ukraine Blocks Entry of Foreigners to Uman Ahead of Hasidic Pilgrimage, Citing Coronavirus Concerns
Tens of thousands of Hasidic Jews from the Bratslav sect flock to Uman during the Rosh Hashanah holiday, an event that Ukraine's foreign minister says could endanger visitors and locals alike
Israel Opposes Ukraine Pilgrimage Over Coronavirus Fears, but Sect Vows to Follow Strict Rules
Members of the Bratslav Hasidim have accused officials of leaking misinformation about the size of the annual pilgrimage to Uman, which they insist will be much smaller than normal
No New Year Pilgrimage to Ukraine for Israeli Jews This Year
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Jews will have to forego the annual pilgrimage, mayor says
Ukraine Bans Annual Rosh Hashanah Pilgrimage to Uman Over Coronavirus Pandemic
Pilgrims annually visit the burial site of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, who during his lifetime had called on his followers to be with him on Rosh Hashanah
Top Police Officer Requests Official List of All Jews in Ukrainian City, Sparking Fury
Jewish group slams police force for 'open anti-Semitism' after high-ranking official asks for information on all members of the Jewish community including phone numbers and places of residence
Whether or Not the Authorities Know Their Struggles, At-risk Israeli Women Are Being Murdered
Tatiana Khaikin and Mastwell Alaza were both killed in recent weeks; in one case the partner has been arrested, in the other he confessed. Why are these cases falling through the cracks?
Trump Fires Intelligence Watchdog Who Triggered Impeachment Probe
Michael Atkinson determined that a whistleblower's report was credible in alleging Trump abused his office in attempting to solicit Ukraine's interference in the 2020 U.S. election for his political benefit
Neo-Nazis, Rabbis and Humiliation: The Russian Art Project That Got Out of Hand
A former KGB officer, real-life neo-Nazis and a slaughtered pig are all taking part in DAU, an extreme art experiment which is raising concerns of abuse
Iran Says Canada's Complaint Over Downed Ukrainian Plane Lacks Legal Basis
Canadian lawyers are seeking class action status in a lawsuit on behalf of victims aboard the plane shot down by Iran, looking for at least $1.1 billion
Ukrainian Shop Pulls Children's Costumes of Orthodox Jews in Sidecurls
The children's costume was advertised using the word 'zhyd' which some consider a slur in Russian
Leaked Air Traffic Recordings Show Iranian Pilot Knew Ukrainian Jet Was Hit by Missile
A pilot for Iran’s Aseman Airlines who witnessed the Ukrainian plane explosion called out to Tehran air controllers: 'A series of lights like ... yes, it is missile, is there something?'
How to Commemorate the Nazis' Largest-ever Jewish Massacre?
A new museum is to be built at the site of the Babi Yar massacre in Ukraine, where during two days some 34,000 Jews were murdered by German forces in 1941
In Secret Recording, Trump Associates Compare Him to Jewish Messiah
Lev Parnas can be heard explaining to Trump that the Messiah is 'the person that has come to save the whole world'
'Take Her Out': Trump Appears to Call for Ambassador's Ouster in Recording
If verified, tape could bolster argument that president's aides spent almost a year trying to oust envoy as they sought to pressure Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden
Ukrainian President Gives Up Seats at Israeli Holocaust Forum to Survivors
Yad Vashem criticized the decision, reportedly calling it 'puzzling'