Uman
In Uman, annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage is clouded by arrests of yeshiva students in Israel
The arrests point to how this year’s Uman pilgrimage has emerged as a flashpoint in one of Israel’s most volatile political issues: whether haredi yeshiva students must serve.
Nearly 30 haredi draft dodgers detained at Ben-Gurion Airport on way to Uman
Israel, Ukraine team up to safeguard tens of thousands of worshippers in Uman
First haredi draft-dodger arrested on his way to Uman
How did an annual pilgrimage create a year-round Jewish community in Uman?
For most of the year, the city of 80,000 is sleepy and quiet.
Gamzu, Kanievsky battle over COVID-19 rules in the haredi sector
With all due respect, Kanievsky may be a great Torah sage, but he is not a medical man.
Understanding the conundrum of Uman amid the coronavirus
RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: A deep look at the religious origins and the pandemic-fueled political storm that’s emerged over the annual pilgrimage to the grave of Rabbi Nahman of Breslov
Coalition chair accuses COVID-19 czar of causing antisemitism in Ukraine
‘Antisemitism has been increasing since Prof. Gamzu sent his letter to the president of Ukraine,’ Zohar tweeted.
Jewish man beaten at supermarket in Uman, Ukraine
Two men approached the Orthodox shoppers and one hit the victim in the nose, causing some bleeding.
‘Rabenu’ looks at Rabbi Nahman and his followers
More than 200 years after his death, Rabbi Nahman still wields an enormous influence over his followers.
Uman pilgrim tests positive for coronavirus, mayor threatens to close city
Uman's mayor plans to use all legal options to block the city as pilgrims enter despite regulations.
South Carolina congressman calls on Ukraine to let Jews into Uman
Approximately 30,000 Jews made the pilgrimage every year prior the outbreak of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus cabinet to convene today: red zones, synagogues on the agenda
Death toll surpasses 900
Clashes break out between hassidic pilgrims and Uman locals
Uman Mayor Oleksandr Tsebriy said that the city's residents, who fear the spread of the coronavirus, would prefer not to have visitors in the city this year.
