Russian Immigrants
Gary Shteyngart reflects on his botched bris in a new short film
Told with humor, sensitivity, and pain, the 20-minute film — shot almost entirely in black and white — is directed by Dana Ben-Ari.
VE Day in Israel: Celebrating the 80th anniversary and Jewish heroes of the war
Ex-hostage Sasha Troufanov wraps tefillin with Russian chief rabbi day after release
Russian olim feel less threatened in Israel than at home, despite conflict – report
Jewish Agency in Russia stops sharing information with Israeli office - exclusive
The Jewish Agency in Russia is keeping information close due to national information-sharing laws.
'The Arc of Our History': Pivotal moments in Israeli history - review
Stanley Ringler engaged in the development of political support groups, political education programs, and lobbying in Israel and the US.
‘Perestroika in Haifa’: Exhibit brings immigration from USSR into focus
A new exhibition at the Haifa City Museum highlights the experiences of the Soviet-Israeli community, which has played a major role in the port city's history.
'Bring vodka:' Shas MK blasted for racist comments towards Yesh Atid MK
"What national pride have you brought? An interior minister convicted of accepting bribes and sitting in jail?" MK Vladimir Beliak said, as Shas MKs yelled "Vodka, vodka" from the opposition benches.
71% of Russian speakers feel inadequately represented in gov't - poll
"Many stigmas still accompany us and Russian speakers are not adequately represented in most sectors of the Israeli economy."
Bennett recruits Russian immigrant female leader
Stella Weinstein was the former chief of staff for Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman, and became the face of the protest movement against closing gyms.
Most Israelis now recognize Novy God, but still feel it's not Israeli
While most Israelis now recognize the Russian Novy God holiday, over 70% still do not see it as part of Israeli culture.
Grapevine: Drawing parallels
What could be the connection between a forest fire and the humiliation of a seven-and-a-half year old girls?
Why does Israel celebrate only veterans from the USSR for fighting WWII?
The contribution by British and American Jewish servicemen and women to the defeat of the Germans in WWII has been sidelined in favor of highlighting that of the Russians.
Russian Israelis form 'coronavirus volunteers' unit
The movement was inspired by a similar group called Quarantine Aid - Israel, and operates online in both Hebrew and English.
