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Thousands of Pilgrims Head to Uman for Rosh Hashanah Amidst War and New EU Border System
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By יענקי פרבר
First reported by Mignews · 13 hours ago
What happened
Thousands of Jewish pilgrims are traveling to Uman, Ukraine, for Rosh Hashanah despite the war. Authorities in Poland and Romania are managing border crossings, while Ukraine has imposed strict security measures including a curfew and bans on certain items. Pilgrims are also warned of potential scams regarding a tourism tax.
- 01Thousands of pilgrims are expected in Uman, Ukraine, for Rosh Hashanah.
- 02Poland advises against using the Medyka-Szeginie border crossing.
- 03Romania is enhancing security and logistics for pilgrims.
- 04Ukraine has implemented a strict curfew and security rules in Uman.
- 05New EU border system may cause additional delays for travelers.
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