Professor Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern, a former fellow of the IIAS, recently discussed the profound parallels between Ukrainian and Jewish struggles for freedom and cultural preservation in an interview with Marta Farion, Vice President for North America of the UWC.

Highlighting the stark similarities between threats faced by both communities, Petrovsky-Shtern's insights draw attention to the shared experiences woven into his artwork over the past decade. Through his paintings, he seamlessly blends imagery from Ukrainian and Judaic traditions, touching on themes of displacement, injustice, and the quest for truth.

Marta Farion's commentary underscores the relevance of Petrovsky-Shtern's work, particularly in the context of contemporary challenges such as delays in international support for Ukraine.

The full article is available here: 

https://www.ukrainianworldcongress.org/petrovsky-shtern-ukrainians-and-j...