Three Breslov Chassidim shot on the way to Joseph’s Tomb The men reportedly drove through an Israeli military checkpoint and fled after coming under fire. Dec. 11, 2024
Ukraine asks Jewish pilgrims not to come to Uman Thousands are expected to show up anyway ahead of Rosh Hashanah. Sept. 12, 2024
Jewish pilgrims to Uman not allowed to connect in Moldova Travelers will instead fly to Romania or Poland and proceed on the ground leg of their voyage from there. Etgar Lefkovits Sept. 9, 2024
22,000 pilgrims arrive in Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah The multitudes continue to arrive despite travel warnings from Israel and pleas from Ukraine. Sept. 14, 2023
United Hatzalah completes preparations for Rosh Hashanah in Uman Pilgrims, mostly affiliated with the Breslov Chassidim, arrive in advance of Sept. 15—the first day of Rosh Hashanah—with many staying until after Sukkot, which begins on Sept. 29. Sept. 12, 2023
‘God has not always protected us in Europe,’ Netanyahu cautions regarding Uman trips The Ukrainian town does not have enough bomb shelters in case of a Russian attack. Etgar Lefkovits Sept. 10, 2023
Israel, Ukraine reach agreement on Uman pilgrimage Border crossing posts will work 24/7 ahead of Rosh Hashanah. Sept. 10, 2023
Ukraine threatens to bar entry for Israeli pilgrims Ukraine's ambassador to Israel claims the Jewish state is deporting 10% of Ukrainians seeking to enter the country. Aug. 20, 2023
Iranian aid to Russia altered Kyiv-Jerusalem relationship, Ukrainian ambassador says Oksana Markarova hailed U.S. Jewish support before the start of a celebratory seder for diplomats, during which she noted Chassidic leader Reb Nachman of Breslov. Mike Wagenheim March 31, 2023
