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News and updates about Uman

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.

New security measures installed for Uman Rosh Hashanah

In Uman, a Jew collapses and dies

Jewish man visiting Uman for Rosh Hashanah collapses and dies.

In Uman, a Jew collapses and dies

Israeli authorities threaten Uman travelers

According to report, travelers warned that if forged COVID papers are found, the entire flight could be delayed.

Israeli authorities threaten Uman travelers

Outline for Rosh Hashanah flights to Uman approved

Passengers to Ukraine will be required to present a COVID-19 test result performed up to 72 hours before the flight.

Outline for Rosh Hashanah flights to Uman approved

Travelers to Uman to test before boarding plane home

Minister Matan Kahana presents plan to allow hasidim to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. 'This year, there will be no discrimination.'

Travelers to Uman to test before boarding plane home

'Synagogue isn't more dangerous than a theater with hundreds'

No difference between flights to Uman and to USA, or between synagogues and theaters, coronavirus coordinator for haredi community says.

'Synagogue isn't more dangerous than a theater with hundreds'

Ukraine OKs Uman pilgrimage for vaccinated arrivals

Ukraine health official approves arrival of hasidim, including Israelis, ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Ukraine OKs Uman pilgrimage for vaccinated arrivals

Haredi MK: 'Don't speak about Torah learning in yeshivas'

MK Meir Porush slams 'bad' government's handling of coronavirus pandemic, says Torah study should not be spoken about publicly.

Haredi MK: 'Don't speak about Torah learning in yeshivas'

Uman outline: Special terminal for Hasidim, testing in Ukraine

Charter flights will be significantly reduced. As long as Ukraine is 'green,' travel there will be allowed.

Uman outline: Special terminal for Hasidim, testing in Ukraine

Ukraine ambassador meets MKs to discuss annual Uman pilgrimage

MK Arbel meets Ukraine ambassador, expresses concern over 'current government's policies, behavior towards thousands of believing Jews.'

Ukraine ambassador meets MKs to discuss annual Uman pilgrimage

Government prepares for Rosh Hashannah trip to Uman

Religious Affairs Minister meets director of Ben Gurion Airport to discuss annual hasidic pilgrimage to Tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.

Government prepares for Rosh Hashannah trip to Uman

Breslov yeshivas to fly to Uman one month early?

Breslov hasidim aim to prevent coronavirus restrictions from disrupting annual pilgrimage to Uman - by sending yeshiva students early.

Breslov yeshivas to fly to Uman one month early?

Rosh Hashanah in Uman back on the agenda

Religious Affairs Minister to meet with senior rabbinical figures in coming days.

Rosh Hashanah in Uman back on the agenda

Ukraine: 2 Israelis shot in Uman

Police on hunt for gunman after 2 Jews shot over Shabbat in city where Rabbi Nachman of Breslav is buried.

Ukraine: 2 Israelis shot in Uman

Israelis will soon be able to fly to Uman

Israel, Ukraine, work out plan to allow flights to resume, agree to appoint staffs to iron out details.

Israelis will soon be able to fly to Uman

Uman to be renamed for Nazi collaborator?

Ukrainian senior academic proposes to rename city of Uman for Nazi collaborator.

Uman to be renamed for Nazi collaborator?

Netanyahu, Ukrainian PM discuss pilgrimage to Uman

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on cooperation regarding the coronavirus.

Netanyahu, Ukrainian PM discuss pilgrimage to Uman

Jewish teens attacked in Uman

3 men attack pair of Jewish teenagers in Uman, Ukraine, wounding one with a knife.

Jewish teens attacked in Uman

Hundreds of Jewish pilgrims leave Ukraine border

Pilgrims begin to turn back after being barred from Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Hundreds of Jewish pilgrims leave Ukraine border

'We’re prepared to sacrifice anything to come to Uman'

Hundreds of Jewish pilgrims stuck in Belarus still hoping to be admitted to Ukraine. “It’s unreal what’s going on here."

'We’re prepared to sacrifice anything to come to Uman'

Watch: Hundreds of Breslov Jews stuck on Ukraine-Belarus border

Hundreds of Breslov Hassidim being blocked from entering Ukraine by armed guards.

Watch: Hundreds of Breslov Jews stuck on Ukraine-Belarus border

2,500 Breslov hasidim stuck in Belarus

Thousands of Breslov hasidim hoping to visit Uman for the upcoming holidays find themselves stuck on Belarus-Ukraine border, barred entry

2,500 Breslov hasidim stuck in Belarus

Report: Ukraine to allow limited number of pilgrims to Uman

Deal reportedly reached with Ukraine to allow 150 Breslov hasidim from Israel to visit Uman during Rosh Hashanah.

Report: Ukraine to allow limited number of pilgrims to Uman

Ukraine deports 2 Hasidic Jews

Ukrainian government deports two young pilgrims who broke apart metal barriers at tomb of Rabbi Nachman in Uman.

Ukraine deports 2 Hasidic Jews

New hope for Breslov chassidim? Israeli police head to Uman

Israeli government sources say the delegation is flying out at the request of Ukrainian authorities.

New hope for Breslov chassidim? Israeli police head to Uman

Breslov Hasidim look to increase pilgrims allowed in Uman

Despite deadlock with the Ukrainian govt regarding plan to allow Rosh Hashannah pilgrimage, coming days will see additional negotiations.

Breslov Hasidim look to increase pilgrims allowed in Uman

5-7 thousand pilgrims to be allowed into Uman?

Breslav movement says Israeli government must repair damage done to movement's image by controversy over pilgrimage to Uman.

5-7 thousand pilgrims to be allowed into Uman?

Shining a light on anonymity

Recognizing the righteous and stopping the bullies.

Shining a light on anonymity

Uman, Judaism, Coronavirus, and Pogroms

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.

Uman, Judaism, Coronavirus, and Pogroms

Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine: Bring the attackers to justice

Ambassador Joel Lion meets local officials, Breslov representatives in Uman, calls for justice after young Hasid attacked.

Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine: Bring the attackers to justice

Report: Jewish man attacked and injured in Uman

Ukrainian youths reportedly assault Hasidic Jews visiting Uman, injuring one of them. Police have opened investigation.

Report: Jewish man attacked and injured in Uman

Jewish pilgrim tests positive for coronavirus in Uman

Uman Mayor Alexander Tsibiri says he does not trust pilgrims who "sneak" into Ukraine when they say they do not have coronavirus.

Jewish pilgrim tests positive for coronavirus in Uman

'Breslovers who visit Uman now are getting beaten up'

Rabbi Shalom Arush says 'things have gotten out of control' in Uman, with Jewish visitors attacked by locals.

'Breslovers who visit Uman now are getting beaten up'

'The Ukrainians do not work for us'

Min. Ze'ev Elkin says team will do maximum to allow pilgrimage to Uman, but warns Ukraine has 'already made their decision.'

'The Ukrainians do not work for us'

Congressman asks Trump to press Ukraine to allow Uman pilgrims

South Carolina congressman Jeff Duncan calls on Trump administration to intervene on behalf of Hasidic Jews looking to visit Uman this year.

Congressman asks Trump to press Ukraine to allow Uman pilgrims

Watch: Breslov hasidim forced to board return flight to London

Breslov hasidim who landed in Kiev, Ukraine, from London, UK, are ordered to reboard plane. All the hasidim are British citizens.

Watch: Breslov hasidim forced to board return flight to London

New team will work out plan for Uman pilgrimages

PM Netanyahu taps Min. Ze'ev Elkin to head team of ministers charged with reaching agreement on travel to Uman, Ukraine.

New team will work out plan for Uman pilgrimages

Locals in Uman, Ukraine scuffle with Jewish pilgrims

Ukrainian locals yell at Jews to leave Uman, say they're acting dangerously.

Locals in Uman, Ukraine scuffle with Jewish pilgrims

Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport: No departures for Ukraine

Ukrainian airline refuses to fly Breslov Hasidim who arrived at Ben Gurion Airport.

Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport: No departures for Ukraine

Breslov hasidim allowed into Ukraine after Netanyahu intervenes

Israeli hasidim detained at Ukrainian airports for 8 hours allowed to travel on to Uman after PM Netanyahu intervenes.

Breslov hasidim allowed into Ukraine after Netanyahu intervenes

'Hatred for haredim has blinded people on Uman ban'

Coalition chairman says ban on Uman pilgrimage is backfiring, claims anti-haredi bias is behind push to ban visitors.

'Hatred for haredim has blinded people on Uman ban'

Ukraine bans entry of foreigners, blocking visitors to Uman

Ukrainian government issues temporary ban on the entry of foreigners into the country ahead of Rosh Hashannah and the annual Uman pilgrimage

Ukraine bans entry of foreigners, blocking visitors to Uman

Health Minister: 'Don't fly to Uman'

'Responsibility means not gathering together,' Health Minister Edelstein says.

Health Minister: 'Don't fly to Uman'

'94% of Uman residents don't want hasidic visitors this year'

MK Yulia Malinowski speaks with mayor of Uman, who says city and residents are not prepared for mass pilgrimage during COVID-19 crisis.

'94% of Uman residents don't want hasidic visitors this year'

Coalition chairman floats outline to allow Uman pilgrimage

Coalition Chairman MK Miki Zohar presents plan to allow 6,000 Israelis to visit Uman this Rosh Hashanah despite opposition of COVID-19 Czar.

Coalition chairman floats outline to allow Uman pilgrimage

'If Gamzu gives in on Uman - he's finished'

Haaretz economic commentator Nehemia Shtrasler warns Coronavirus Czar not to surrender to haredi opposition to his stance on Uman pilgrimage

'If Gamzu gives in on Uman - he's finished'

Ukraine restricts Jewish entry to Uman at Israel's request

Ukraine, Israel agree to limit annual pilgrimage to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in light of coronavirus risks.

Ukraine restricts Jewish entry to Uman at Israel's request

Going to Uman - a terrible sin

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.

Going to Uman - a terrible sin

Will Israelis be allowed to visit Uman?

PM Netanyahu to hold meeting on travel to Uman ahead of Jewish New Year. Coronavirus czar: 'Impossible to keep guidelines in Uman.'

Will Israelis be allowed to visit Uman?

Coronavirus Czar: Flights to Uman need to be banned this year

Prof. Ronni Gamzu doubles down on opposition to Uman pilgrimages during coronavirus pandemic, urges gov't to block mass gatherings in Uman.

Coronavirus Czar: Flights to Uman need to be banned this year

'A slap in the face to thousands of worshipers'

Housing Minister slams coronavirus czar for calling for ban on travel to Rabbi Nachman's grave in Uman this Rosh Hashannah.

'A slap in the face to thousands of worshipers'

Israel, Ukraine issue joint statement on Rosh Hashanah in Uman

Governments ask Jewish pilgrims not to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah this year due to coronavirus pandemic.

Israel, Ukraine issue joint statement on Rosh Hashanah in Uman

Ukraine to limit number of people allowed to visit Uman

Ukraine Interior Min. Avakov says mass events cannot be held during pandemic, country will limit number of Jews allowed in for holiday.

Ukraine to limit number of people allowed to visit Uman

Ukraine to let Israelis in for Rosh Hashanah?

Ukraine to let in at least 5,000 Uman pilgrims for Rosh Hashanah, chief rabbi says.

Ukraine to let Israelis in for Rosh Hashanah?

Ukraine to bar Israeli visitors to Uman this Rosh Hashannah

Israeli visitors to be barred from flying to Ukraine for annual Uman pilgrimage, says Ukrainian government, citing coronavirus spike.

Ukraine to bar Israeli visitors to Uman this Rosh Hashannah

Report: About 30 Ukrainians rampage, beat Jews in Uman

Witnesses describe 'pogrom' as 30 men attack Jewish worshipers near grave of Rebbe Nachman.

Report: About 30 Ukrainians rampage, beat Jews in Uman

Jewish man stabbed at Rebbe Nachman's grave in Uman

Man praying near grave of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov in Uman stabbed during Shabbat - by a fellow worshipper.

Jewish man stabbed at Rebbe Nachman's grave in Uman

3 haredi men released following arrest at stop over in Moldova

The 3 had been sitting in jail, were released after paying a large fine and the costs of the trial

3 haredi men released following arrest at stop over in Moldova

Hitler graffiti found near Rabbi Nachman's grave

Graffiti image of Nazi leader found in Uman. Israel's ambassador to Ukraine condemns.

Hitler graffiti found near Rabbi Nachman's grave

A behind the scenes look at Uman with YouTube star Meir Kay

Watch social media star Meir Kay explore Uman, Ukraine before and after Rosh Hashanah.

A behind the scenes look at Uman with YouTube star Meir Kay