Russian Israelis

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.

|ByIDIT DRUYAN OHAYON
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.
Gordon Travel Group organized cruises

Magical moments: Traveling through Europe by river

Gordon Travel Group expanded its Russian-speaking division with new cruise itineraries for 2026.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman.

Fueled by immigration, challenged by assimilation: Is Avigdor Liberman losing his political niche?

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Avigdor Liberman’s balancing act between Russian-speaking immigrants and a nationwide platform faces new tests following the migration wave of 2022.

|ByNIKA OZHELSKAYA
‘CAPTAIN SICILY’: Self-portrait of the artist and her husband in the ‘toe’ of Italy’s ‘boot.’

Ekaterina Korotovskikh: A painter who followed her heart from Russia to Israel

“I am an Israeli, and that is the most important thing. I am studying the culture and customs of the country, and I am interested in it. I do not feel any difference between Jews and non-Jews.”

|ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN

Russian comfort food is making a comeback in Israel

“Russian food is entering the mainstream slowly,” Gitcelter said. “Young people of other backgrounds are beginning to eat it. It’s an attraction. It’s different.”

FEBRUARY 13, 2020ByRACHEL RINGLER/JTA
Home-cured herring also known as Seliodka pod Shuboi ("herring in a fur coat") or Shuba ("fur coat")