Uman

British Jewish man found dead in Uman

Ukrainian police investigate after 45-year-old British Jewish man is found dead in a forest near Rabbi Nachman’s tomb during Rosh Hashanah.

Rosh Hashanah in Uman?

Dozens arrested before leaving Israel

About 70 Breslov Hassidim are reportedly in military jails after arrests ahead of Rosh Hashanah, as legal aid is offered to those returning from Uman.

Airlift: 30,000 Hasidim already in Uman

Since the end of August, more than 31,000 Hasidim have entered Ukraine in organized groups, with the heaviest influx recorded in recent days.

Uman braces for 40,000 pilgrims - and a massive cash surge

Annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage sends rentals and businesses soaring as the Ukrainian city prepares for tens of thousands of visitors.

8% of Israeli Jews have visited Rabbi Nachman’s grave in Uman

A surprising new survey reveals who is making the pilgrimage to Uman, and the striking gaps by religion, age, gender, income and ethnic background.

Uman:

What you need to know about the City of Souls

What is the history behind this magnetic Ukrainian city that draws tens of thousands of Jews every year?

Uman-bound haredi draft evaders stopped at airport, Taba border

Six haredi men caught trying to leave Israel at Ben Gurion Airport; dozens more headed for Uman stopped over active exit bans.

Can’t get to Uman?

Breslov hassidim prepare a Rosh Hashanah plan B

With draft dodgers facing obstacles to leaving Israel, Breslov organizers prepare Meron for thousands who may be unable to spend Rosh Hashanah in Uman.

How draft evaders beat Ben Gurion Airport controls

Investigation reveals alleged loopholes allowing haredi draft evaders barred from leaving Israel to bypass border controls and board flights abroad.

Dozens of Israeli police officers to secure Uman pilgrimage

More than 40 Israeli police officers to be deployed in Ukraine, Romania, and key transit points as tens of thousands of Breslov hasidim make their way to Uman for the Jewish New Year.

Thousands of Breslov hasidim may be blocked from Uman

As the Jewish New Year approaches, rabbis weigh controversial plan to allow haredi draft evaders barred from leaving Israel to make the pilgrimage.

Despite war, record crowds head for Uman

Over 45,000 Israelis expected to make annual pilgrimage to Uman Ukraine, despite closed Ukrainian airspace, martial law, and a grueling journey across the border.

'To Uman, not the military': Haredim protest at airport

Breslov hassidim protested at Ben Gurion Airport, demanding draft evaders be allowed to fly to Uman as fears of arrests before Rosh Hashanah grow.

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Underground chamber discovered in Uman

Renovation work at the gravesite of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman has uncovered a previously known but long-sealed underground shaft near the main entrance to the complex.

Two injured en route to Uman

Two haredi youths injured in road accident en route to Uman, Ukraine.

'The era of last-minute preparations must end'

The Knesset Education Committee held a special discussion on Israel's preparedness for mass events involving its citizens abroad, focusing primarily on the annual pilgrimage to Uman.

Chief Rabbi of Uman warns against pilgrimage

Rabbi Yaakov Jan, the chief rabbi of Uman, is calling to postpone trips due to extreme cold, prolonged power outages, and dangerous roads.

Israeli found lifeless in Uman

Israeli found lifeless in Uman, Ukraine, to be transferred to Israel for burial.

Due to EU sanctions

Israeli detained while en route to Uman

A resident of the Binyamin Region spent nearly a week in a Romanian airport after being notified that he was subject to EU sanctions.

Watch: Missile strikes near Uman matzah bakery

Russian ballistic missile lands near Tiferet Hamatzot matzah bakery in Uman, Ukraine, causing damage.

First haredi draft-dodger arrested en route to Uman

Haredi yeshiva student, age 23, is arrested at Ben Gurion International Airport while en route to Uman and brought to military prison.

New demands from Moldova complicate Uman agreement

Israel’s plans to establish a temporary terminal in Moldova for Breslov Hasidim traveling to Uman are facing difficulties after Chisinau presented new demands.

Flight to Uman:

'Do not cause desecration of God's name'

The Breslov Union published special guidelines for travelers to Uman: limits on early arrival at airports, a ban on smuggling cigarettes and an emphasis on maintaining cleanliness.

Pilgrimage to Uman:

Rabbis warn men with arrest warrants not to try to leave Israel

Breslov Hassidic Rabbis have warned followers with active arrest warrants, including for not reporting for IDF service, not to try to travel to Uman for the traditional pilgrimage over Rosh Hashanah.

Uman rabbi: 'Sacrifice yourself'

Rabbi of Uman urges support for Breslov pilgrims ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Chief Rabbi Ber:

'The Ukrainian people will turn their crisis into growth'

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber visited Ukraine with Minister Malchieli, marking the first official visit of an Israeli Chief Rabbi to Uman and meeting Jewish leaders in Dnipro.

Flights to Uman:

Breslov businessmen reveal behind-the-scenes info

Breslov activists reveal behind-the-scenes struggle with Moldova over Uman pilgrimage flights, after officials demand security reimbursements and temporary terminal.

Government to provide 10m NIS for flights to Uman

Israeli government approves funding for flights to Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah, following Moldova’s demand for infrastructure fees.

2 Million Dollars:

Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's Tomb to be renovated

The 'Breslov Union' in Uman announced the launch of an unprecedented renovation project at Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's tomb, costing more than $2 million.

Uman prepares for holidays despite war

Representatives of the Uman Jewish community met with the regional governor, Ihor Ivanovych Taburets, to negotiate preparations for Jewish holidays.

UAV strike leaves Rebbe Nachman's gravesite in darkness

UAV strike shuts off electricity in Uman, Ukraine, and its environs, as hundreds of Breslov hasidim arrive at Rebbe Nachman's gravesite.

How Jimmy Carter helped save Rabbi Nachman's Tomb

The late president helped prevent Soviet authorities from demolishing the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, a significant site of annual pilgrimage for many Israelis.

Jews visiting Uman subject to significant restrictions

Breslov hasidim visiting Uman, Ukraine, warned photographing security forces, checkpoints, or military facilities may be arrested on suspicion of espionage.

Transportation Min. intervenes, thousands of hasidim return home

Thousands of Israelis stranded abroad after visiting Uman, Ukraine, over the Rosh Hashanah holiday return home with the help of the Transportation Ministry.

Interior Minister responds to Breslov hasidim stranded abroad

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel apologizes, says he cannot help Breslov hasidim return home from Uman, notes, 'There was a travel warning.'

Thousands of Breslov hasidim unable to return home from Uman

Two days after the conclusion of the holiday and following Sabbath, thousands of Breslov hasidim who traveled to Uman for Rosh Hashanah are still unable to board their flights home.

Get refuser gives wife divorce after he was refused trip to Uman

After two years of refusing his wife a divorce, the husband finally agreed to give her a 'get,' after he was banned from traveling to the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslev in Uman.

Breslov hasidim hit by mass cancellations of flights to Uman

Hundreds of Breslov hasidim find themselves with canceled flights less than two weeks before their scheduled trip to Uman, Ukraine, for Rosh Hashanah.

Ukrainian Embassy:

'Refrain from visiting Uman this year'

The Cherkasy Regional Military Administration is urging Jews not to make the annual pilgrimage to the town of Uman as the war with Russia continues.

Netanyahu and Zelenskyy discuss Uman pilgrimage

Netanyahu discussed the situation in the region with Zelenskyy and raised the issue of tens of thousands of Israelis traveling to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.

US urges citizens: Don't travel to Ukraine for Rosh Hashanah

In light of ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, US calls on citizens to refrain from traveling to Uman for the holiday of Rosh Hashanah.

US urges citizens:

'Do not travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah'

US State Department warns citizens against traveling to Uman, Ukraine, for the annual Rosh Hashanah celebration at the burial place of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.

Ukraine pushes new e-visa regulations, Breslov group pushes back

Ukraine government begins process to change entry requirements for non-citizens from visa-exempt countries, including Israel, who seek entry to Ukraine.

Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine:

'The world loves dead Jews very much'

Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky explained why support for Israel quickly fell away as the war progressed. 'They don't like it when Israel fights back.'

Man arrested for hate graffiti in Uman

Young man caught on camera spraying a swastika and antisemitic slogans on the side of a Jewish building.

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?'

On Rosh Hashana:

Israeli pilgrim collapses and dies in Uman

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's assistance to cult leader

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.'