Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on Iranian Jews and the new Peru government; Palestinian affairs correspondent Jack Mukand on PA President Mahmoud Abbas's media blitz

After Ukraine recaptures the long-occupied city, Jews in leading positions fear prosecution for actions including allowing armed Russian soldiers to pray in the synagogue

History led Jewish communities in Ukraine to eschew the language, but disgust at Russia's invasion brings change -- and an increased perception as being part of Ukrainian society

Top rabbi announces last month's death of Vladislav Shain, who wore a Star of David patch with 'Ukraine' written in Hebrew on his uniform

As he prepares to leave office, Nachman Shai tells ToI he's proud to have restarted dialogue between Israel and US Jewry, sees Netanyahu as the only hope for maintaining these ties

As Russia's bombardment of the south and east shows no signs of relenting, western border towns are being revived by an influx of newcomers, some of whom are putting down roots

Many who were unwilling or unable to abandon their homes now languish under occupation. Damaged infrastructure and fear of eavesdropping prevent loved ones from learning their fate

Resilient, united, and even growing, the country's Jews see how 7 months into the Russian invasion difficult times are bringing people closer - including their non-Jewish neighbors

A new biography of the resilient Ukrainian president by journalist Serhii Rudenko chronicles his start as a law student and TV actor, through the war that revealed his true colors

Unique trip brings Israeli troops and their loved ones back home together in Chisinau ahead of Rosh Hashanah, after being kept apart by Russian invasion