Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog visited the Jewish communities of Moscow and Petersburg earlier this week, where he met with local leaders, toured community institutions and discussed plans for further cooperation.
Israel’s Ambassador to Ukraine Joel Lion has expressed his outrage at the decision by Lviv regional council to announce 2019 the year of Stepan Bandera, the leader of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists, in the region.
Thousands participated in Chanukah activities in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, including a central Menorah lighting at the Israeli Embassy and a “Master Chef” event.