Uman

Russia spreads AI fakes claiming Jews are being paid to settle in Ukraine

A record number of Jewish pilgrims traveled to the Ukrainian city of Uman for Rosh Hashanah this year, according to local statistics.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Jewish men in the street during Tikkun HaKlali near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, on eve of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 2025.
Jewish men at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 2025.

Israeli-Ukrainian visiting Uman for Rosh Hashanah detained, conscripted into Ukrainian military

According to the report, the man, who was born in Ukraine but is an Israeli citizen who has lived in Israel for many years, was detained during a document check.

|ByYOAV ETIEL
United Hatzalah's delegation in Uman at the site where the remains of a British Jewish man was found, September 14, 2026.

British Jewish man found dead near Uman during Rosh Hashanah, murder suspected

ZAKA's international division, headed by Baruch Nidam, is handling the release of the body and its transfer for burial.

|ByYOAV ETIEL
Jewish men in the street during Tikkun HaKlali near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, on eve of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 2025.

Dozens of draft dodgers arrested at border crossings ahead of Rosh Hashanah Uman pilgrimage

The IDF confirmed that dozens of draft dodgers were arrested at border crossings over the past two days but did not provide an exact number or details about the detainees.

|ByYOAV ETIEL, YANIR YAGNA, HODAYA RAN

'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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish pilgrims pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov during the celebration of Rosh Hashanah holiday, the Jewish New Year, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Uman, Ukraine September 25, 2022. A sign reads: “We pray for peace in Ukraine”

Grapevine September 13, 2023: President of all

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT HERZOG at ‘selichot’ in Mea She’arim.

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.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023ByLAURA KELLY
People line up to reach Ukraine on a train, some of them Israelis and Jews from around the world seeking to get to Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

'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.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shas chairman Aryeh Deri.

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.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023ByARIELLA MARSDEN
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish pilgrims pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov during the celebration of Rosh Hashanah holiday, the Jewish New Year, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Uman, Ukraine, September 25, 2022.

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.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023ByALEX WINSTON
MEN GATHER in the street near the tomb of Rabbi Nahman of Breslov in Uman, on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, last year.

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.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023ByARIELLA MARSDEN
MK Meir Porush arrives to coalition talks at the Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv on November 10, 2022.

Grapevine August 30, 2023: He knew her well

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 30, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
FROM LEFT: Howard Zeimer, president, Caulfield Hebrew Congregation; Ambassador Amir Maimon; and Doron Eldar, partner in SIBF.

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.

JULY 31, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Tradition Minister Meir Porush is seen meeting with Ukraine's Ambassador to Israel Yevgeny Kornichuk to discuss pilgrimages to Uman.

Ukraine calls for Israeli anti-missile system after 23 killed in Uman

Yermak referenced the tradition which sees tens of thousands of Israelis travel to Uman each year to pray at the gravesite of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.

APRIL 28, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A view shows a heavily damaged residential building hit by a Russian missile, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the town of Uman, Cherkasy region, Ukraine April 28, 2023.