Part 1 of this four-part series examines the monetary histories of Ukraine and Israel, focusing on how each nation established its own currency after periods of foreign domination and how each has honoured the other through banknotes and commemorative coins.

It describes the creation of the Ukrainian hryvnia and the Israeli shekel, the secrecy surrounding early banknote production, the ancient origins of both currency names, and the historical connections reflected in Jewish contributions to Ukraine and Ukrainian influences in Israel.

It also notes the appearance of Yiddish on Ukrainian currency during the 1917–1920 period and highlights several distinguished figures from Ukrainian territories commemorated on Israeli banknotes and coins, with Ukraine reciprocating through modern commemorative issues.

Originally published in 2020; updated for re-release.

Transcript at the Nash Holos blog here.

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In this special episode, Pawlina, producer and host of Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio, is interviewed by Chrissie Cochrane for her program Monthly Feature – Voices on The Global Voice Internet Radio.

Recorded via Zoom, the interview later aired on Friday October 2, 2026 at 1730UTC with a repeat on Saturday October 3, 2026 at 0630UTC and on Monday October 5, 2026 at 1630UTC.

The conversation explores the history, evolution, and ongoing work of Nash Holos, along with insights into Ukrainian culture and community broadcasting.

This episode presents the full audio exactly as broadcast on Monthly Feature – Voices.

A companion interview—where Pawlina speaks with Chrissie about The Global Voice—is available here.

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Duck has long held a special place in Ukrainian kitchens, valued not only for its rich flavor but also for the down and feathers used in traditional pillows and wedding bedding.

This episode revisits two time‑honored preparations — fried duck and roast duck — along with the practical cooking wisdom, serving ideas, and old‑world techniques that continue to resonate with home cooks today.

You’ll find this recipe in the cookbook Ukrainian Food Flair — Authentic Recipes from Canada's West Coast available in bookstores and on Amazon.

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