Israeli journalist: 'There's holiness here - why travel to Uman?'
Journalist Kalman Libeskind slams Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman: 'The heart of holiness is in the Land of Israel, why travel to Ukraine?'
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Israeli pilgrim collapses and dies in Uman on Rosh Hashanah
The Israeli collapsed in front of his children, who were next to him at the entrance of the grave site of Rabbi Nachman of Breslev.
Israeli Finance Minister speaks with Ukrainian counterpart
The two discussed plans to assist pilgrims returning from Uman to Israel and decided to continue the correspondence in the future.
Israeli visiting Ukraine runs over local woman
The Israeli citizen arrested after the accident. Separately, four Israelis who arrived in Uman arrested on suspicion of drug possession.
What Netanyahu should have said
As the last non-hassidic rabbi of the last non-hassidic synagogue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, I was invited but declined to go to Uman.Op-ed.
United Hatzalah completes preparations for Rosh Hashanah in Uman
Many thousands of Hasidim visit grave of sage Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Ukraine every Rosh Hashana.
Rabbi Yuval Cherlow: Netanyahu is both very right and very wrong
Senior ethicist Rabbi Yuval Cherlow considers Netanyahu's claim that God has not always protected the Jews.
'G-d didn't always protect us': Netanyahu's controversial remarks cause storm
During a meeting discussing the pilgrimage to Uman, Netanyahu said that G-d did not always protect the Jews.
Netanyahu to Uman pilgrims: 'You're responsible for your own safety'
Despite the official travel warning, government approves 4 mil. NIS plan to assist Israeli pilgrims in entering war-torn country.
Ukraine: Visa waiver agreement will not be cancelled before Rosh Hashanah
Israelis traveling to Rosh Hashanah services in Uman will not be required to apply for a visa or be charged for one upon entry to Ukraine.
Haredim to protest Minister Porush's assistance to Eliezer Berland
Minister Porush asked Ukrainian Ambassador to remove ban on Shuvu Banim leader and convicted sex offender Eliezer Berland.
Haredi organization against haredi Minister
The haredi Magen Israel organization protested against Minister Meir Porush, who tried to cancel Eliezer Berland's entry ban to Ukraine
Foreign Minister: There will be no problem for Israelis to visit Uman
Despite concerns, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen clarifies there will be no problem for Israelis who wish to visit Uman on Rosh Hashanah.
New York City Mayor enlists to help Jews travel to Uman
Mayor Eric Adams met with Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage Meir Porush and heard about the minister's plan for Jerusalem.
Ukraine threatens to prevent Israelis from entering country
Israel's Foreign Ministry calls it a 'blackmail attempt.'
Officials inspect Uman bomb shelters ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Israeli Minister Porush traveled to Ukraine to oversee preparations for the expected mass pilgrimage.
Ukraine considering limiting Jewish pilgrims to Uman
The Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel says there is a fear that Russia will try to hit Jewish pilgrims to 'cause as much chaos as possible.'
Jerusalem Minister to supervise pilgrimage to Uman
After his success coordinating the Lag B'Omer celebrations in Meron, Minister Meir Porush has been asked to coordinate the holiday in Uman.
Archaeological work at old Jewish cemetery in Uman causes outrage
Breslov leaders, local Jewish community say archaeologists desecrating graves of 30,000 Jews killed in 1768 massacre.
Israeli man collapses and dies in Uman
An 80-year-old man visiting the shrine of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Ukraine abruptly collapsed and was pronounced dead at the scene.
22 killed in deadly Russian strike on Ukrainian apartment complex
Children number among the dead after Russian planes launch cruise missile attack at city of Uman.
Antisemitism in Ukraine: Hasidim face longer lines as they return from Uman
Locals' vehicles allowed to cross border immediately, while Jews' vehicles are held up for over 10 hours.
Ukraine Amb: We shot down drones launched against Israelis in Uman
Ukrainian Amb. to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk confirms reports Ukrainian troops shot down Iranian-produced drones launched by Russia at Uman.
Watch: Tashlich on the river banks in Uman
Non-Jewish EMT records Jews descending from Rbbi Nachman of Breslov's grave to perform Rosh Hashanah ritual in Uman.
Uman: 1,750 people treated at medical clinic
5 people taken to hospitals from clinic near Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's tomb on Rosh Hashanah.
Attack drones launched over Uman amid Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage
According to Ukrainian media Russia launched several Iranian-made attack drones over the city while Jews celebrated the holiday
427 people treated for medical emergencies in Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Thousands visit tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov despite warnings not to come due to Russia's war on Ukraine.
Antisemitic cartoon played on train to Uman
Thousands of hasidim defy warnings to stay away from Uman this year due to ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
Defying Ukraine’s warnings, thousands of Hasidic pilgrims arrive in Uman for Rosh Hashanah
Ukrainian government urges pilgrims to Uman to wait until after war is over, but some 2,000 visitors have already arrived ahead of holiday.
Hatzalah prepares for Rosh Hashanah pilgrims in Uman
Israeli, American, and Ukrainian governments have warned Jewish pilgrims not to visit Uman due to danger of war with Russia.
New sign at Rabbi Nachman's Tomb: 'Pray for peace of Ukraine'
Breslov movement replaces sign welcoming visitors to tomb of hasidic sage in as govts. call on citizens not to come to Uman this year.
'Uman pilgrimage is endangering lives'
National Security Council deputy chief warns against traveling to Ukraine for holiday: 'we don't know how to secure the event'
Twice-convicted criminal Berland permitted to fly to Uman
Cult leader must post deposit of hundreds of thousands of shekels before leaving.
Travel warning to Ukraine: 'Missiles fired towards Uman a few days ago killed a civilian'
Israel's Foreign Min. reiterates warning to avoid travel to Ukraine, calls on Israelis to leave immediately. 'Immediate danger to life.'
Ukraine's chief Rabbi: 'Don't come to Uman'
Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman says both sides are well aware of the pilgrimages and warns of a Russian provocation.
Ukraine rabbi: Don’t come to Uman this year
Rabbi Moshe Asman, Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, warns, ‘Ukraine is not banning travel to Uman, but they cannot secure it.’
Ukrainian MP: Come to Uman for Rosh Hashanah, but please don't come early
'We have a brutal and bloody war, but we're not closing our borders - we respect your tradition,' Ukraine MP Artem Nahayevskyi says.
Israeli ambassador to Ukraine: 'Don't come to Uman this year'
'Ukraine has not yet reached decision regarding travel to Uman ahead of Jewish New Year,' ambassador says.
Ukraine Ambassador: No Rosh Hashannah visits Uman due to war
Ambassador says foreigners will not be allowed to make traditional pilgrimage to gravesite of famed hasidic sage this year.
Uman targeted in Russian attacks
An Uman Jew compares Putin to Hitler, says Ukrainian soil is soaked in Jewish blood and now they're suffering again.
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