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.

Police: 117 COVID-carriers returned from Uman with fake tests

After 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 violators

PM 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 tests

Magen 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 Uman

46-year-old man in serious condition in traffic accident while returning from Uman after Rosh Hashannah.

Missionary activity in Uman

Hundreds of pamphlets containing Messianic Christian literature were distributed to congregants arriving in Uman for Rosh Hashanah

COVID testing in Uman collapses into chaos

No 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 accident

Man 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 Uman

Accident occurred on highway leading to Kiev. Several other passengers lightly injured.

MDA teams in Uman report high percentage of positive tests

MDA 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 Uman

Who provided Ukrainian police with names & photos of Hilltop Youth? Could it have been... the Shabak?

Ukrainian police targeting hilltop youth

Complaints have surfaced that the Israel Police are helping the Ukrainian authorities to harass hilltop youth in Uman.

Special restrictions for those traveling to Uman approved

Govt expects around 30,000 Israelis to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.

MDA sends 70 EMTs to Uman for Rosh Hashanah

MDA anticipates administering 10,000 Covid tests to ensure people returning from Uman do not spread Delta variant.

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.

In Uman, a Jew collapses and dies

Jewish man visiting Uman for Rosh Hashanah 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.

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.

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.'

'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 arrivals

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

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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 agenda

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

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.

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.

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 Uman

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

Jewish teens attacked in Uman

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

Hundreds of Jewish pilgrims leave Ukraine border

Pilgrims 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 border

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

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

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.

Ukraine deports 2 Hasidic Jews

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