Let's Talk of Ukraine's Jewish History
And: In Bakhmut, the death toll might be worse than anyone imagine
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Did you know that Odesa Jews revitalised the Hebrew language and helped found Israel?
It’s 31 January, early hours in Ukraine. There have been no massive strikes since last week, so of course everyone awaits expecting something wicked coming this way.
Even amid then Russian assault Thursday 26 January, Ukrainians used their old equipment to work marvels with air defense, but all it takes is a few missiles to do horrible damage.
In this broadcast on Chicago’s WGN Radio,, I give an update on the damage to infrastructure and life and on the horrible situation in Bakhmut, where it seems the death toll might be worse than anyone imagines. This is why Ukrainians and their strongest allies say now is the time to send better weapons, especially tanks.
And on Holocaust Memorial Day, we discuss the Ukrainian Jewish roots of host Bob Sirott. Did you know that Odesa Jews revitalised the Hebrew language and helped found Israel? Here's some of their story, amid pogroms and persecutions.
But first, you can listen to people in Lviv singing their January carols.
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