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

Man dies on bus during Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman

A 60-year-old man traveling to Uman for Rosh Hashanah prayers collapsed and died on the bus on the way out of the Ukrainian city.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022ByMAARIV ONLINE
Medical personnel at the scene

Russia aims Iranian made drones at hasidic Jews in Uman - report

Ukraine's military has reportedly shot down more than ten drones all aimed in the direction of Uman, where hasidic Jews are celebrating Rosh Hashanah.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022ByMAARIV ONLINE
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish pilgrims celebrate the Rosh Hashanah holiday, the Jewish New Year, at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Uman, Ukraine September 25, 2022.

Ukraine stops Israeli sex criminal Berland from entering country for Uman

Jerusalem court had decided to let Berland, a Breslov Hassid who was previously convicted of rape and sexual assault of multiple women, to travel.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jewish men at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, prior the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 23, 2022.

NYC politicians urge Ukraine FM to stop illegal construction in Uman holy site

Thousands of Hassidic Jews visit the tomb of Rabbi Tzadik Nachman, the great-grandson of the Ba’al Shem Tov and founder of the Hassidic movement, every year.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jewish men in the street near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, on eve of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 6, 2021.

10,000 Israelis to make Uman pilgrimage despite Ukraine-Russia war

Over 2,000 Israelis are already in Uman as of Sunday, despite severe warnings from both Israeli and Ukrainian officials.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ultra-Orthodox Hasidic Jewish pilgrims pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov on the eve of the Rosh Hashanah holiday, the Jewish New Year, in the town of Uman, Ukraine September 20, 2017

Israel denies report that Russia won't guarantee Israeli Uman pilgrim safety

Israel has already issued a travel warning regarding Ukraine and Uman for Rosh Hashanah. Ukraine has also warned that they wouldn't be able to guarantee the safety of Israeli worshipers.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish pilgrims pray on a bank of a lake near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov during the celebration of Rosh Hashanah holiday, the Jewish New Year, in Uman, Ukraine, September 21, 2017.

Israelis ordered to refrain from travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah

Tens of thousands of Israelis travel to Uman to pray on Rosh Hashanah at the gravesite of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ultra-Orthodox Hasidic Jewish pilgrims pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov on the eve of the Rosh Hashanah holiday, the Jewish New Year, in the town of Uman, Ukraine September 20, 2017

Jewish refugees from Uman, Ukraine, become EMTs in Israel with Hatzalah

These 10 Jewish Breslov hassidim from Uman fled the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Now, after becoming EMTs through United Hatzalah, they want to provide medical aid back home.

AUGUST 28, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ten members of Uman’s Breslov community who fled to Israel at the onset of the war trained to become EMTs with United Hatzalah in hopes of returning to Ukraine and assist their community.

Ukraine can't protect Rosh Hashanah Uman worshipers from Russia

The Ukrainian ambassador asked Israeli businesses to close operations in Russia “because they indirectly help Russia kill women and children.”

AUGUST 16, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk

Ukraine embassy: Jewish pilgrims unable to travel to Uman due to war

The annual pilgrimage to Uman will not be able to take place due to the "blatant Russian war," Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk said.

JULY 7, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ultra-Orthodox Hasidic Jewish pilgrims pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov on the eve of the Rosh Hashanah holiday, the Jewish New Year, in the town of Uman, Ukraine September 20, 2017