In the early hours of the morning of February 24th, Russian armed forces invaded Ukraine from different areas. According to some of the latest updates, Russian forces could be entering Kiev very soon. Rockets have landed around Uman with one rocket exploding around 1 kilometer away from the Tziyon of Rebbe Nachman.…
Rav Moshe Kramer who is one of the leaders of Breslov in Mea Shearim went on a Kevarim trip in Ukraine with his son in law and some of his grandchildren. This past Monday (Feb. 14th), they visited the Tziyon of Rav Shayele of Kerestir and a meal was made in their…
Rabbi Chaim Kramer, Rabbi Mota Frank and Rav Yakov Klein will be in the USA to speak at various events in honor of Rav Noson of Breslov's Hilula.
Lior Tzafrir HaKohen was a well known Breslover Na Nach Chassid who always brought joy and happiness to many people. He passed away last night and his Levaya was today. An Israeli filmmaker did a short documentary type film about him which can be watched here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOrvuxhSCB8&ab_channel=Rivkatal Here is a video…
Learning from the events of last year when travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah was halted early, thousands of Breslov Chassidim have already made their way to Uman to remain till after Rosh Hashanah. Due to rising Covid cases in Israel there are new worries of a possible lockdown in Tishrei and/or…
Due to the new Delta variant that is spreading across the world, Ukraine has updated its rules for entering the country and is now requiring quarantine for individuals who are not vaccinated. This is a very important update as Rosh Hashanah is getting closer. These new rules take effect next week on…
The last remaining shul building besides the old Breslov kloyz (that recently became refurbished) that still remains till today is now once again under Jewish control after efforts from Breslov askanim (activists). This Shul was attended by the shoemakers and workers in the city and according to Breslov tradition it is the…
As Rosh Hashanah gets closer every day, we must keep praying that everything will be regular this year for Uman Rosh Hashanah. Over the last few weeks, rumors have been flying around different whatsapp and social media groups about Ukraine closing their borders early like last year but so far none of…
Rabbi Natan Ben-Nun who is the Chairman of the Breslov Union in Uman (איחוד ברסלב) and his staff are currently holding meetings with all relevant figures in Ukraine to prepare for the Rosh Hashanah kibbutz in Uman. This year the Ukrainian police expect a dramatic increase in the number of Chassidim coming…
Kikar Shabbos reports that the Kloyz (Shul) that Rav Noson of Breslov built in 1834 was finally "redeemed" by Breslov Chassidim after sitting empty and unused for many years. Until the year 1936, Breslover Chassidim from all over the world would pray in this Kloyz and the Rosh Hashanah Kibbutz took place…
