Uman

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.'

Ukraine:

Officials inspect Uman bomb shelters ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Israeli Minister Porush traveled to Ukraine to oversee preparations for the expected mass pilgrimage.

Ukraine considering limiting Jewish pilgrims to Uman

The Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel says there is a fear that Russia will try to hit Jewish pilgrims to 'cause as much chaos as possible.'

Jerusalem Minister to supervise pilgrimage to Uman

After his success coordinating the Lag B'Omer celebrations in Meron, Minister Meir Porush has been asked to coordinate the holiday in Uman.

'Desecrating martys' graves'

Archaeological work at Jewish cemetery in Uman causes outrage

Breslov leaders, local Jewish community say archaeologists desecrating graves of 30,000 Jews killed in 1768 massacre.

Israeli man collapses and dies in Uman

An 80-year-old man visiting the shrine of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Ukraine abruptly collapsed and was pronounced dead at the scene.

22 killed in Russian strike on Ukrainian apartment complex

Children number among the dead after Russian planes launch cruise missile attack at city of Uman.

Antisemitism in Ukraine:

Hasidim face longer lines as they return from Uman

Locals' vehicles allowed to cross border immediately, while Jews' vehicles are held up for over 10 hours.

Ukraine Ambassador:

'We shot down drones launched against Israelis in Uman'

Ukrainian Amb. to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk confirms reports Ukrainian troops shot down Iranian-produced drones launched by Russia at Uman.

Watch: Tashlich on the river banks in Uman

Non-Jewish EMT records Jews descending from Rbbi Nachman of Breslov's grave to perform Rosh Hashanah ritual in Uman.

Uman: 1,750 people treated at medical clinic

5 people taken to hospitals from clinic near Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's tomb on Rosh Hashanah.

Is Russia trying to hit Jews?

Attack drones launched over Uman amid Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage

According to Ukrainian media Russia launched several Iranian-made attack drones over the city while Jews celebrated the holiday

427 people treated for medical emergencies in Uman

Thousands visit tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov despite warnings not to come due to Russia's war on Ukraine.

Antisemitic cartoon played on train to Uman

Thousands of hasidim defy warnings to stay away from Uman this year due to ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.

Despite Ukraine's Warnings:

Thousands of Hasidic pilgrims arrive in Uman for Rosh Hashanah

Ukrainian government urges pilgrims to Uman to wait until after war is over, but some 2,000 visitors have already arrived ahead of holiday.

Hatzalah prepares for Rosh Hashanah pilgrims in Uman

Israeli, American, and Ukrainian governments have warned Jewish pilgrims not to visit Uman due to danger of war with Russia.

New sign at Rabbi Nachman's Tomb: 'Pray for peace of Ukraine'

Breslov movement replaces sign welcoming visitors to tomb of hasidic sage in as govts. call on citizens not to come to Uman this year.

National Security deputy chief

'Uman pilgrimage is endangering lives'

National Security Council deputy chief warns against traveling to Ukraine for holiday: 'we don't know how to secure the event'

Twice-convicted criminal Berland permitted to fly to Uman

Cult leader must post deposit of hundreds of thousands of shekels before leaving.

Travel warning to Ukraine:

'Missiles fired towards Uman a few days ago'

Israel's Foreign Min. reiterates warning to avoid travel to Ukraine, calls on Israelis to leave immediately. 'Immediate danger to life.'

Ukraine's chief Rabbi: 'Don't come to Uman'

Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman says both sides are well aware of the pilgrimages and warns of a Russian provocation.

Ukraine rabbi: Don’t come to Uman this year

Rabbi Moshe Asman, Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, warns, ‘Ukraine is not banning travel to Uman, but they cannot secure it.’

Ukrainian MP: Come to Uman, but please don't come early

'We have a brutal and bloody war, but we're not closing our borders - we respect your tradition,' Ukraine MP Artem Nahayevskyi says.

Israeli ambassador to Ukraine: 'Don't come to Uman this year'

'Ukraine has not yet reached decision regarding travel to Uman ahead of Jewish New Year,' ambassador says.

Ukraine Amb: No Rosh Hashannah visits to Uman due to war

Ambassador says foreigners will not be allowed to make traditional pilgrimage to gravesite of famed hasidic sage this year.

Uman targeted in Russian attacks

An Uman Jew compares Putin to Hitler, says Ukrainian soil is soaked in Jewish blood and now they're suffering again.

Babyn Yar wasn’t bombed - but Zelensky uses claim to rally Jews

Ukrainian president plays up Russian bombs which landed near - but did not hit - Babyn Yar memorial, and in Uman.

Just 40 Jews left in Uman as invasion of Ukraine continues

Six days into Russian-Ukrainian war, nearly all Jews evacuated from popular Breslov pilgrimage site.

Uman rabbi calls on Israelis to leave Ukraine

Rabbi Yaakov Jan warns Israelis to get out before expected Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Israeli police cancel investigations for 150 travelers from Uman

'Bennett should be ashamed of himself.' 75% of cases dropped against Israelis suspected of faking COVID tests to return from Uman.

14% of Israelis returning from Uman infected with COVID-19

The Health Ministry suspects dozens of forging their COVID documents in order to be permitted to return to Israel.

Over 1,600 Israelis returning from Uman test positive for COVID

Number of Israelis returning from Uman testing positive for COVID soars to over 1,600.