News for Uman Police: 117 COVID-carriers returned from Uman with fake testsAfter authorities find large numbers of Israelis returning from Uman faked COVID tests, at least 117 test positive for the virus. Bennett orders harsh measures against Uman COVID violatorsPM orders full enforcement against hundreds of Israelis who returned from Uman with fake COVID tests and spread the disease. Dozens of Uman returnees may have falsified COVID testsMagen David Adom says 10% of people returning from Uman tested positive for COVID. Police to charge those with fake tests. Ukraine: Israeli man seriously hurt on way back from Uman46-year-old man in serious condition in traffic accident while returning from Uman after Rosh Hashannah. Missionary activity in UmanHundreds of pamphlets containing Messianic Christian literature were distributed to congregants arriving in Uman for Rosh Hashanah COVID testing in Uman collapses into chaosNo one can return home without a test result, but many tests taken on Monday still weren't ready three days later. Father of 10 identified as victim of Ukraine road accidentMan killed in car accident near Uman, Ukraine, identified as Avraham Levi, a father of 10 from Beit Shemesh. Tragedy: One killed in traffic collision on way back from UmanAccident occurred on highway leading to Kiev. Several other passengers lightly injured.MDA teams in Uman report high percentage of positive testsMDA teams running the testing centers in Uman report a high percentage of positive COVID-19 test results.Who else is going to Uman? Israel's COVID Czar"It's my duty to be in problematic places," says Prof. Zarka as he flies out to supervise tens of thousands of Israelis over Rosh Hashanah Blacklisted: Hilltop Youth targeted by Ukrainian police in UmanWho provided Ukrainian police with names & photos of Hilltop Youth? Could it have been... the Shabak?Ukrainian police targeting hilltop youthComplaints have surfaced that the Israel Police are helping the Ukrainian authorities to harass hilltop youth in Uman. Special restrictions for those traveling to Uman approvedGovt expects around 30,000 Israelis to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. MDA sends 70 EMTs to Uman for Rosh HashanahMDA anticipates administering 10,000 Covid tests to ensure people returning from Uman do not spread Delta variant.New security measures installed for Uman Rosh HashanahBreslov officials say that security measures have been reinforced as part of lessons learned from previous years. In Uman, a Jew collapses and diesJewish man visiting Uman for Rosh Hashanah collapses and dies.Israeli authorities threaten 'delayed flights' for Uman travelers for forged COVID papersAccording to report, travelers warned that if forged COVID papers are found, the entire flight could be delayed. Outline for Rosh Hashanah flights to Uman approvedPassengers to Ukraine will be required to present a COVID-19 test result performed up to 72 hours before the flight. Travelers to Uman to test before boarding plane homeMinister Matan Kahana presents plan to allow hasidim to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. 'This year, there will be no discrimination.' Dr. Yakir Kaufman: '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.Ukraine OKs Uman pilgrimage for vaccinated arrivalsUkraine health official approves arrival of hasidim, including Israelis, ahead of Rosh Hashanah. MK Porush: '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.Uman outline: Special terminal for Hasidim, testing in UkraineCharter flights will be significantly reduced. As long as Ukraine is 'green,' travel there will be allowed. MK Moshe Arbel meets Ukraine ambassador to discuss annual Uman pilgrimageMK Arbel meets Ukraine ambassador, expresses concern over 'current government's policies, behavior towards thousands of believing Jews.' Government prepares for Rosh Hashannah trip to UmanReligious Affairs Minister meets director of Ben Gurion Airport to discuss annual hasidic pilgrimage to Tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.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.Rosh Hashanah in Uman back on the agendaReligious Affairs Minister to meet with senior rabbinical figures in coming days.Ukraine: 2 Israelis shot in UmanPolice on hunt for gunman after 2 Jews shot over Shabbat in city where Rabbi Nachman of Breslav is buried. Israelis will soon be able to fly to UmanIsrael, Ukraine, work out plan to allow flights to resume, agree to appoint staffs to iron out details.Uman to be renamed for Nazi collaborator?Ukrainian senior academic proposes to rename city of Uman for Nazi collaborator.Netanyahu, Ukrainian PM discuss pilgrimage to UmanPrime Minister Netanyahu speaks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on cooperation regarding the coronavirus.Jewish teenager lightly wounded in attack in Uman3 men attack pair of Jewish teenagers in Uman, Ukraine, wounding one with a knife.Hundreds of Jewish pilgrims leave Ukraine borderPilgrims begin to turn back after being barred from Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah.'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." Watch: Hundreds of Breslov Jews stuck on Ukraine-Belarus borderHundreds of Breslov Hassidim being blocked from entering Ukraine by armed guards.2,500 Breslov hasidim stuck in BelarusThousands of Breslov hasidim hoping to visit Uman for the upcoming holidays find themselves stuck on Belarus-Ukraine border, barred entryReport: Ukraine to allow limited number of pilgrims to visit UmanDeal reportedly reached with Ukraine to allow 150 Breslov hasidim from Israel to visit Uman during Rosh Hashanah.Ukraine deports 2 Hasidic JewsUkrainian government deports two young pilgrims who broke apart metal barriers at tomb of Rabbi Nachman in Uman.New hope for Breslov chassidim? Israeli police to head to Uman next SundayIsraeli government sources say the delegation is flying out at the request of Ukrainian authorities. Breslov Hasidim look to increase number of pilgrims allowed in UmanDespite deadlock with the Ukrainian govt regarding plan to allow Rosh Hashannah pilgrimage, coming days will see additional negotiations. 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. Shining a light on anonymityRecognizing the righteous and stopping the bullies. Uman, Judaism, Coronavirus, and PogromsI 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. Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine: Bring the attackers of Jewish youth to justiceAmbassador Joel Lion meets local officials, Breslov representatives in Uman, calls for justice after young Hasid attacked.Report: Jewish man attacked and injured in UmanUkrainian youths reportedly assault Hasidic Jews visiting Uman, injuring one of them. Police have opened investigation.Jewish pilgrim hasid tested positive for coronavirusUman Mayor Alexander Tsibiri says he does not trust pilgrims who "sneak" into Ukraine when they say they do not have coronavirus. '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. Ze'ev Elkin: '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.' South Carolina congressman asks Trump to pressure Ukraine to allow Rosh Hashanah pilgrimsSouth Carolina congressman Jeff Duncan calls on Trump administration to intervene on behalf of Hasidic Jews looking to visit Uman this year. Watch: Breslov hasidim forced to board return flight to LondonBreslov hasidim who landed in Kiev, Ukraine, from London, UK, are ordered to reboard plane. All the hasidim are British citizens. New team of ministers will work out plan for Uman pilgrimagesPM Netanyahu taps Min. Ze'ev Elkin to head team of ministers charged with reaching agreement on travel to Uman, Ukraine.Locals in Uman, Ukraine scuffle with Jewish pilgrimsUkrainian locals yell at Jews to leave Uman, say they're acting dangerously. Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport: No departures for UkraineUkrainian airline refuses to fly Breslov Hasidim who arrived at Ben Gurion Airport.200 Breslov hasidim allowed into Ukraine after Netanyahu intervenesIsraeli hasidim detained at Ukrainian airports for 8 hours allowed to travel on to Uman after PM Netanyahu intervenes. MK Zohar: Hatred for haredim blinded people over Uman issueCoalition chairman says ban on Uman pilgrimage is backfiring, claims anti-haredi bias is behind push to ban visitors. Ukraine bans entry of foreigners, blocking visitors to UmanUkrainian government issues temporary ban on the entry of foreigners into the country ahead of Rosh Hashannah and the annual Uman pilgrimage Yuli Edelstein: 'Don't fly to Uman''Responsibility means not gathering together,' Health Minister Edelstein says. |
