US prepares for new tariffs: Italian prime minister sounds the alarm

Donald Trump. Photo: Andrew Harnik / Getty images On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump will announce the introduction of new duties that will seriously hit Italian manufacturers. This was stated by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who is considered one of Trump’s closest allies in Europe. The US leader is expected to make an official […]

Kremlin rejects Putin-Trump meeting: war in Ukraine remains without compromise

Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) and his press secretary Dmitry Peskov (left), Photo: “Kommersant The Kremlin has ruled out the possibility of a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump during the US president’s planned visit to Saudi Arabia in May. This was stated by the Russian leader’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who stressed that Putin […]

The oldest Jewish book is presented in New York: 7th-century Afghan liturgical codex

The oldest Jewish book, the seventh-century Afghan Liturgical Codex, containing unique prayers and poems, was presented in New York. This manuscript, found in a cave in Bamiyan, became part of the Sacred Words exhibition, which opened on 19 March. Radiocarbon analysis showed that the codex is older than previously thought and is now considered the earliest known Jewish prayer book. The study of this artefact opens up new horizons in understanding the Jewish liturgical tradition that dates back thousands of years. Join us in exploring this fascinating story!

“The Scroll of Esther of the XVIIth Century: Baroque Luxury and a Jewish Shrine from the Collection of the Kyiv Cave Monastery”

Discover the unique 17th-century Scroll of Esther, which impresses with its baroque opulence and deep spiritual meaning. This work of art, written in Hebrew, impresses not only with its craftsmanship, but also with the story behind each line. The relief composition on the case, depicting an old man on a horse and a young man, adds a special charm. Explore the details of this unique artefact, which is kept in the Kyiv Cave Monastery National Reserve, and learn more about its significance in the cultural heritage of Ukraine.