Veretska had been preparing to take part before war; fleeing her country with her 11-year-old daughter, she asked organizers to help her participate 'for the people of Ukraine'

The research has been snapped up by pharmaceutical giant Teva, and according to the lead author could mean an ‘arsenal of new drugs’

Report says Israeli request to put up display at United Nations HQ has been conditioned on removal of items to 'help prevent contradictions with international law'

Hear Dr. Scott Stripling explain the biblical resonance of what, if verified, could be the earliest Hebrew writing in the Land of Israel

'We need to reach peace. Russia should also want peace,' Ukrainian leader says after call with PM, but gives no details of what was discussed

With Moscow's offensive largely stalled, the Russian leader's original plans are in tatters; but this could lead to even greater escalation and destruction

Sergei Shoigu's 2-week absence from public view has prompted questions about his state; new short clip shows him on conference call with Putin

As the conflict drags on fears are raised that Russia could become frustrated and resort to smaller nuclear weapons in a bid to force Ukraine to surrender

Two cantors at NY's Temple Sinai were unsure their former compatriot Olga Tabunshikova would be able to edit their holiday video from Kharkiv, but she calls the work a 'lifeline'

Kyiv says vast numbers of people have been taken against their will, may be used as 'hostages' to pressure country; Russia claims all have gone willingly

Jews for Jesus, other groups, step into war relief, saying religious message is 'part of the package,' but opponents call outreach 'sinister' exploitation of vulnerable people

Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak reveals that his relatives were killed in Babyn Yar; says president sleeps 4-5 hours a night and keeps up activities despite fear of assassination

Plan to create a temporary art residency program in Israel for artists and art professionals fleeing Ukraine on hold pending government approval

Husbands of Laura Yitzhak and Doris Yahbas, who were killed in the attack, describe hearing the news; police bolster forces, make arrests ahead of Ramadan

Majority back government's limited sanctions on Russia; most Jewish Israelis blame Putin for the war, but Arabs aren't so sure who's to blame