Tens of Thousands of Jewish Pilgrims Gather in Uman for Rosh Hashanah Amidst War
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Over 60,000 Jewish pilgrims have gathered in Uman, Ukraine, for Rosh Hashanah celebrations and to visit the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. Enhanced security measures are in place due to the ongoing war, with Israeli police assisting Ukrainian forces.
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- Over 60,000 pilgrims arrived in Uman for Rosh Hashanah.
- Security is heightened due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- Israeli police are assisting Ukrainian law enforcement.
- Authorities advised against travel due to potential Russian attacks.
More than 60,000 Jewish pilgrims from around the world have arrived in Uman, Ukraine, to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and visit the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. This figure exceeds the Ukrainian authorities' initial expectation of approximately 40,000 attendees.
On Friday, September 11, tens of thousands of worshippers participated in a mass prayer known as "Tikkun HaKlali" near Rabbi Nachman's tomb. The celebration is taking place under an intensified security regime due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Security measures include checkpoints at entry points and restricted vehicle movement in the pilgrimage area. Police officers from Israel are working alongside Ukrainian police to maintain order. Ukrainian authorities had previously advised foreigners against traveling to Uman due to the threat of Russian missile and drone attacks, urging pilgrims to heed air raid sirens and curfews.
Rosh Hashanah began on the evening of September 11 and will conclude on the evening of September 13.
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