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Novy God: Mockery, politics, and the Russian identity Israelis still argue over - opinion

A strong nation is not afraid of culture. A strong nation embraces it, gives it space, and becomes richer because of it.

A decorated spruce tree, traditional in the Novi God (New Year) celebration, seen at a Russian-Israeli home in Jerusalem, on January 1, 2016. Novigod is a Russian tradition of celebrating together with family on New Year's Eve, and New Year's day.
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Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman.

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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.

Stella Weinstein.

Navalny protests hit Israeli streets as Tel Aviv calls for his release

Protesters gathered near the Russian embassy in Tel Aviv, carrying signs in Hebrew, English, and Russian reading "Free Navalny."

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is escorted by police officers after a court hearing, in Khimki outside Moscow, Russia January 18, 2021.

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.

A decorated spruce tree, traditional in the Novi God (New Year) celebration, seen at a Russian-Israeli home in Jerusalem, on January 1, 2016. Novigod is a Russian tradition of celebrating together with family on New Year's Eve, and New Year's day.

On Novy God, Russians in Israel won’t let COVID-19 dim the lights

For many, the holiday is about much more than a big, boozy party.

Russian immigrants in Ashdod celebrate the holiday of Novy God (New Years) just before midnight, on December 31 2012. Celebrations include dancing, singing, and special appearance of actores dressed as Ded Moroz (grandfather frost).

Arts pioneer Ilana Rovina dies

Ilana Rovina was extremely popular in the 1960s and 1970s, especially during the Yom Kippur War when she traveled constantly to the front lines to sing to the troops.

Ilana Rovina

If you seek his monument, look around – in memory of Ilia Salita

Mourning the loss of Ilia Salita, who helped strengthen the Jewish identity of Russian-speaking Jews.

Ilia Salita

Grapevine: Annexation – a controversial subject

Russia has joined other nations in declaring annexation 'dangerous'.

RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR Anatoly Viktorov with Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi

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.

NETANYA MAYOR Miriam Feirberg Ikar stands with World War II Jewish veterans at a ceremony to mark 70 years since VE Day in the coastal city on Wednesday.

How one new immigrant found relief in the art of baking

Much of Elana’s work is alternative customized baking, to suit clients who have allergies, food sensitivities and special diets, but enjoy treats such as homemade challa, yeasty chocolate babkas or lemon cranberry cupcakes.

Much of Elana’s work is alternative customized baking

Joint List sets off election campaign in Yiddish, Russian, Amharic

The anti-Zionist party decided to join forces with minorities within Israel's Jewish population.

A Joint List Yiddish sign, reading "Your vote against forced drafting."