New security measures installed for Uman Rosh Hashanah
Breslov officials say that security measures have been reinforced as part of lessons learned from previous years.
Breslov officials say that security measures have been reinforced as part of lessons learned from previous years.
Jewish man visiting Uman for Rosh Hashanah collapses and dies.
According to report, travelers warned that if forged COVID papers are found, the entire flight could be delayed.
Passengers to Ukraine will be required to present a COVID-19 test result performed up to 72 hours before the flight.
Minister Matan Kahana presents plan to allow hasidim to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. 'This year, there will be no discrimination.'
No difference between flights to Uman and to USA, or between synagogues and theaters, coronavirus coordinator for haredi community says.
Ukraine health official approves arrival of hasidim, including Israelis, ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
MK Meir Porush slams 'bad' government's handling of coronavirus pandemic, says Torah study should not be spoken about publicly.
Charter flights will be significantly reduced. As long as Ukraine is 'green,' travel there will be allowed.
MK Arbel meets Ukraine ambassador, expresses concern over 'current government's policies, behavior towards thousands of believing Jews.'
Religious Affairs Minister meets director of Ben Gurion Airport to discuss annual hasidic pilgrimage to Tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.
Breslov hasidim aim to prevent coronavirus restrictions from disrupting annual pilgrimage to Uman - by sending yeshiva students early.
Religious Affairs Minister to meet with senior rabbinical figures in coming days.
Police on hunt for gunman after 2 Jews shot over Shabbat in city where Rabbi Nachman of Breslav is buried.
Israel, Ukraine, work out plan to allow flights to resume, agree to appoint staffs to iron out details.
Ukrainian senior academic proposes to rename city of Uman for Nazi collaborator.
Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on cooperation regarding the coronavirus.
3 men attack pair of Jewish teenagers in Uman, Ukraine, wounding one with a knife.
Pilgrims begin to turn back after being barred from Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
Hundreds of Jewish pilgrims stuck in Belarus still hoping to be admitted to Ukraine. “It’s unreal what’s going on here."
Hundreds of Breslov Hassidim being blocked from entering Ukraine by armed guards.
Thousands of Breslov hasidim hoping to visit Uman for the upcoming holidays find themselves stuck on Belarus-Ukraine border, barred entry
Deal reportedly reached with Ukraine to allow 150 Breslov hasidim from Israel to visit Uman during Rosh Hashanah.
Ukrainian government deports two young pilgrims who broke apart metal barriers at tomb of Rabbi Nachman in Uman.
Israeli government sources say the delegation is flying out at the request of Ukrainian authorities.
Despite deadlock with the Ukrainian govt regarding plan to allow Rosh Hashannah pilgrimage, coming days will see additional negotiations.
Breslav movement says Israeli government must repair damage done to movement's image by controversy over pilgrimage to Uman.
Recognizing the righteous and stopping the bullies.
I couldn't be more strongly opposed to this mass trip to Uman. But this year, I found that I could be even more strongly opposed.Op-ed.
Ambassador Joel Lion meets local officials, Breslov representatives in Uman, calls for justice after young Hasid attacked.
Ukrainian youths reportedly assault Hasidic Jews visiting Uman, injuring one of them. Police have opened investigation.
Uman Mayor Alexander Tsibiri says he does not trust pilgrims who "sneak" into Ukraine when they say they do not have coronavirus.
Rabbi Shalom Arush says 'things have gotten out of control' in Uman, with Jewish visitors attacked by locals.
Min. Ze'ev Elkin says team will do maximum to allow pilgrimage to Uman, but warns Ukraine has 'already made their decision.'
South Carolina congressman Jeff Duncan calls on Trump administration to intervene on behalf of Hasidic Jews looking to visit Uman this year.
Breslov hasidim who landed in Kiev, Ukraine, from London, UK, are ordered to reboard plane. All the hasidim are British citizens.
PM Netanyahu taps Min. Ze'ev Elkin to head team of ministers charged with reaching agreement on travel to Uman, Ukraine.
Ukrainian locals yell at Jews to leave Uman, say they're acting dangerously.
Ukrainian airline refuses to fly Breslov Hasidim who arrived at Ben Gurion Airport.
Israeli hasidim detained at Ukrainian airports for 8 hours allowed to travel on to Uman after PM Netanyahu intervenes.
Coalition chairman says ban on Uman pilgrimage is backfiring, claims anti-haredi bias is behind push to ban visitors.
Ukrainian government issues temporary ban on the entry of foreigners into the country ahead of Rosh Hashannah and the annual Uman pilgrimage
'Responsibility means not gathering together,' Health Minister Edelstein says.
MK Yulia Malinowski speaks with mayor of Uman, who says city and residents are not prepared for mass pilgrimage during COVID-19 crisis.
Coalition Chairman MK Miki Zohar presents plan to allow 6,000 Israelis to visit Uman this Rosh Hashanah despite opposition of COVID-19 Czar.
Haaretz economic commentator Nehemia Shtrasler warns Coronavirus Czar not to surrender to haredi opposition to his stance on Uman pilgrimage
Ukraine, Israel agree to limit annual pilgrimage to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in light of coronavirus risks.
It's very odd that on such a holy day, Rosh Hashannah, when we ask for mercy and blessings, people leave the Holy Land to pray. Opinion.
PM Netanyahu to hold meeting on travel to Uman ahead of Jewish New Year. Coronavirus czar: 'Impossible to keep guidelines in Uman.'
Prof. Ronni Gamzu doubles down on opposition to Uman pilgrimages during coronavirus pandemic, urges gov't to block mass gatherings in Uman.
Housing Minister slams coronavirus czar for calling for ban on travel to Rabbi Nachman's grave in Uman this Rosh Hashannah.
Governments ask Jewish pilgrims not to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah this year due to coronavirus pandemic.
Ukraine Interior Min. Avakov says mass events cannot be held during pandemic, country will limit number of Jews allowed in for holiday.
Ukraine to let in at least 5,000 Uman pilgrims for Rosh Hashanah, chief rabbi says.
Israeli visitors to be barred from flying to Ukraine for annual Uman pilgrimage, says Ukrainian government, citing coronavirus spike.
Witnesses describe 'pogrom' as 30 men attack Jewish worshipers near grave of Rebbe Nachman.
Man praying near grave of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov in Uman stabbed during Shabbat - by a fellow worshipper.
The 3 had been sitting in jail, were released after paying a large fine and the costs of the trial
Graffiti image of Nazi leader found in Uman. Israel's ambassador to Ukraine condemns.
Watch social media star Meir Kay explore Uman, Ukraine before and after Rosh Hashanah.