Rabbi Shlomo Aviner a Chief Rabbi of Beit-El and Yeshivat Ateret Kohanim came out today against the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810). Around 4,000 followers of the teachings of Rabbi Nachman are expected to visit his grave in Uman, Ukraine. In a letter distributed to synagogues and Yeshivas around the country, Rabbi Aviner wrote, "[Jewish Law stipulates that] it is forbidden to leave Israel, except in the performance of a mitzvah [G-dly commandment]. One who so transgresses must do teshuvah [repentance]." He went on to say that heaven takes note of those who forsake their wives and families, leaving them lonely and sad for the Rosh Hashanah holiday. "Israel," he wrote, "is holier than Uman."