Since the closure of Ukraine's airspace following the outbreak of the war, Breslov Chassidim and other travelers heading to the country have had to rely on alternative routes. While flying directly into Ukraine is currently not possible, a well-developed network of international trains and border crossings continues to connect Ukraine with neighboring…
Baruch Dayan Emes: Or Marciano z"l was killed in a terrible car accident in Egypt while on the way to the airport there to travel to Rebbe Nachman in Uman for Rosh Chodesh Nissan. He was 29 years old and leaves behind a wife and two small children. He was a known…
Following the tragic death of a 28 year old Breslov Chassid this past Friday in Uman (seemingly from Carbon Monoxide poisoning) Rabbi Yaakov Jan, the official Rav of Uman, Ukraine has released a letter. Here is a translation of the letter (original is posted below): B"H (With the Help of God) To…
Ukrzaliznytsia has officially reinstated rail service between Odessa and Chisinau, marking the first time the route has been operational since 2022. Public response to the reopening has been significant; within the first three hours of availability, 60% of the initial ticket inventory was sold, reflecting a high demand for cross-border connectivity. This…
I made a video on how to take the train from Poland to Ukraine so you can easily get to Uman Rosh Hashanah in comfort and without waiting for hours at different borders. It shows you where to land, how the passport control works and where you should get off and more.
