Uman

Israeli citizen arrested in Uman, facing deportation from Ukraine - report

This is the second arrest of an ultra-orthodox Jew in Uman in two days.

'Russian propaganda': Ukraine warns Israelis of fake news on planned Uman attack

The Ukrainian Embassy in Israel also took this as an opportunity to take aim at Israel for its recent filmmaking agreement with Russia.

Grapevine September 13, 2023: President of all

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Israelis flock to Ukraine's Uman despite concerns of Russian strikes

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah Israelis take trains from Poland to reach Uman in Ukraine.

11/09/2023

'God hasn't always shielded Jews in Europe, Ukraine' - Netanyahu

The PM warned Israelis trying to go to Uman for Rosh Hashanah that it is dangerous and God hasn't always protected the Jews in Ukraine.

Gov't approves budget for plan to facilitate Israelis traveling to Uman

The government emphasized the fact that the plan was being set in motion to avoid a crisis like last year that left many stuck for hours or even a day on Ukraine's border.

The battle over Uman: An Israeli game of political hot potato

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Spending Rosh Hashanah at Rabbi Nachman’s grave holds deep spiritual significance for those who make the journey and more tangible rewards for the residents of Uman.

Could tense Israel-Ukraine relations cause a humanitarian crisis in Uman?

Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Tradition Minister Meir Porush has appealed to the prime minister to help avoid a humanitarian crisis in Uman.

Grapevine August 30, 2023: He knew her well

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Ukraine envoy meets Jerusalem minister to talk Uman pilgrimages

Meir Porush asked for the ambassador to help facilitate the entry of thousands of Hassidic Jews into war-torn Ukraine to visit Uman.

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