Record Number of Pilgrims Expected for Rosh Hashanah at Rabbi Nachman’s Tomb in Uman Amid Military Rule
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago
What happened
Tens of thousands of Jewish pilgrims, including over 45,000 from Israel, are expected to visit Rabbi Nachman’s tomb in Uman, Ukraine, for Rosh Hashanah amid martial law and ongoing conflict with Russia. Due to closed airspace, most will travel by land through Moldova and Romania. Ukrainian authorities and Breslov organizers held a security meeting to coordinate safe and orderly passage, emphasizing strict curfew and emergency law compliance.
- 01Over 45,000 pilgrims from Israel expected for Rosh Hashanah in Uman, Ukraine.
- 02Pilgrimage occurs under martial law with closed Ukrainian airspace due to war with Russia.
- 03Most visitors will enter via Moldova and Romania and cross land borders into Ukraine.
- 04Security coordination meeting held with Ukrainian military, police, and Breslov organizers.
- 05Strict curfew and emergency law adherence required to ensure pilgrims' safety.
- 06This is the second consecutive year the pilgrimage faces wartime travel challenges.
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