What do: Dustin Hoffman, Bob Dylan, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sylvester Stallone, Steven Spielberg, and David Copperfield have in common?

July 18th, 2022 Letter #13-1

Dustin Hoffman, Bob Dylan, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sylvester Stallone, Steven Spielberg, David Copperfield, and many others all have roots in Ukraine, specifically Odesa.

We believe it is essential to remember that the War for Ukrainian Survival is important and recognize that war fatigue is real and exhausting for every well-meaning individual. We are trying to help you turn this into a learning experience.

To that effect, we invite you to a learning and entertaining experience to learn about Ukraine and its impact on American lives over the past decades. We presented the history of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, for 1,540 years/ Some 300 years longer than Russian history. How we can present to you the story of Odesa, the ancestral home of the above listed, and other celebrities with whom we are so familiar.

We will have two touring sessions July 30th, at 11 AM ET and 1 PM ET, they will also be recorded. Please sign up for one or both. If you sign up for one of the session a Zoom link will be sent to you a few days prior to the tour.

Odesa is the “Pearl of the Black Sea,” the third largest city in Ukraine and an important seaport. Odesa’s sunny beaches, pleasant climate, beautiful architecture, and numerous cultural festivals made it one of the most popular destinations in Ukraine, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.

It's a vibrant city with a multinational character: its first mayor was Frenchman Duke de Richelieu, and the first architects arrived from Italy. Greek, Polish and German merchants developed trade here, and one of the largest Jewish communities in Ukraine was also in Odesa. Mark Twain, who visited the city in 1867, compared Odesa to his native country, saying, "Look up the street or down the street, this way or that way, we saw only America! "

During our virtual tour, we'll talk about city history and culture, see the most famous historical sights and places, and find out what makes Odesa unique. And of course, we'll talk about how much life in the city has changed since the war started.

The tours are free, but we do ask you to continue your support of Share Ukraine, helping us provide valuable help to people in Kharkiv and throughout Ukraine.

Thank you.

Sam Rozenberg

Glory to Ukraine.