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

Jewish teenager lightly wounded in attack in Uman, Ukraine

The incident late Saturday night occurred near the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.

OCTOBER 21, 2020ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA
Breslov hassidim in a public park in Gomel, Belarus, who have been waiting for days and weeks for entry into Ukraine for the annual pilgrimage on ash Hashana to the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman

13 Uman pilgrims returning on flights to Israel had COVID-19

Another 46 people who were infected in foreign countries returned to Israel last week.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020ByJEREMY SHARON
JEWISH PILGRIMS pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov on the eve of Rosh Hashanah in Uman, Ukraine, September 20, 2017.

Hundreds of Breslov hassidim dance without masks in Uman

Some 2,000 pilgrims managed to enter the city where Rebbe Nachman is buried, before the Ukrainian authorities banned entry to the country from August 26 to September 28.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020ByJEREMY SHARON
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish pilgrims pray next to the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov during the celebration of Rosh Hashanah holiday, amid the coronavirus outbreak in Uman, Ukraine, September 19, 2020

Ukraine-Belarus border littered with trash as stuck Breslov Hassidim leave

"We asked the Belarusians not to let the pilgrims enter the Belarusian territory, they didn't listen, and not they will have to clean up."

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020ByCELIA JEAN
Jewish pilgrims, who plan to enter Ukraine from the territory of Belarus, gather in front of Ukrainian service members near Novi Yarylovychi crossing point in Chernihiv Region, Ukraine September 15, 2020

Ukraine denies entry to all 1,000 Breslov hassidim waiting at border

Breslov pilgrims had hoped for last minute permit to enter Ukraine to go to Uman for annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020ByJEREMY SHARON
Jewish pilgrims, who plan to enter Ukraine from the territory of Belarus, gather in front of Ukrainian service members near Novi Yarylovychi crossing point in Chernihiv Region, Ukraine September 15, 2020

Red Cross aiding hundreds of Jewish pilgrims amassed at Ukraine borders

“At around 3 a.m. the wind started picking up, cold winds and children started shivering, and elderly people started turning blue.”

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA
Breslov hassidim in a public park in Gomel, Belarus, who have been waiting for days and weeks for entry into Ukraine for the annual pilgrimage on ash Hashana to the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman

1,000 hassidim trapped between Belarus and Ukraine trying to get to Uman

Israeli embassies in both countries are working to supply those trapped, who were forced to sleep outdoors on the ground, with humanitarian supplies.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020ByJEREMY SHARON
Breslov hassidim on the border between Ukraine and Belarus

Hundreds of Breslov Hassidim stuck in Belarus on way to Uman

Some pilgrims sleeping rough in parks without access to kosher food, basic amenities, condemn Israeli govt for thwarting annual Rosh Hashana pilgrimage

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020ByJEREMY SHARON
Breslov hassidim in a public park in Gomel, Belarus, who have been waiting for days and weeks for entry into Ukraine for the annual pilgrimage on ash Hashana to the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman

Chabad emissary infected with coronavirus: Don't come to Uman

"The health care system has completely collapsed. Whoever comes here makes a dangerous, fateful decision. Do not do this."

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jews are pictured making the pilgrimage to the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, Ukraine.

Two Israelis in Uman deported for knocking down social distancing barriers

The men were seen breaking down barriers set up at a structure that also houses the gravesite of Rabbi Nachman.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA
BRESLOV HASSIDIM protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, demanding a solution that would allow them to fly to Uman. September 2020