The Russian missile attacks on civilian infrastructure across Ukraine has forced the government there to announce electricity cuts throughout the country. The Ukrainians say that the Russians have destroyed about 30% of their power generating capabilities. In the Cherkasy region, where Uman is located, electricity will only be on for 8 hours…
The power in the city of Uman, Ukraine went out yesterday on Shabbos morning due to intensive Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian power plants and other civilian infrastructures. There are many other regions in Ukraine without power as well. The Ukrainian authorities have issuesdnew rules to minimize electricity during certain hours of…
Thousands of Breslov Chassidim have already arrived in Uman for Rosh Hashanah and thousands more are currently on the way. Due to the war in Ukraine there are a number of new rules in Uman for the Rosh Hashanah gathering: Entrance to the Jewish area of Uman is only from the street…
Due to the security situation in Ukraine, everyone is required to carry their passports with them at all times while they are in Uman for Rosh Hashanah - even on Shabbos and Rosh Hashanah (see psak below). They are checking people all the time now in Uman to see if they have…
This is a translation of a post from a large Breslov Telegram group of how to Travel to Uman by crossing land borders from different countries. Due to the war in Ukraine, there are no direct flights into Kiev and one must fly to a different country and then cross into Ukraine.…
At least two Breslov Chassidim were caught breaking the nightly curfew in Uman. Due to the current war in Ukraine, there is a nightly curfew in Uman from 11 pm to 5 am. You cannot leave your place of residence for any reason except to go to a shelter during a rocket…
This is the official statement from their website Security alert for Hasidic pilgrims over visiting the city of Uman during the celebration of the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah Russia’s ongoing full-scale military aggression against Ukraine, constant massive rocket attacks on populated areas, civil and transport infrastructure, acts of sabotage and provocations…
On August 8th, loud explosions were heard throughout the city of Uman, Ukraine after a number of Russian Caliber Cruise missiles were intercepted and shot down by the Ukrainian Air Defenses. At least two missiles were aimed at Uman. The intercepted missiles fell close to Rebbe Nachman's Kever in Uman and caused…
On Thursday July 7th, 2022 the Ukrainian ambassador to Israel said that it is very unlikely that there will be a gathering in Uman for Rosh Hashanah. This is because of the current Russian invasion of Ukraine. The ambassador also said that Ukraine cannot guarantee the security of visitors to Uman for…
Uman Rosh Hashanah 2022 is 90 days away and just like in 2020, Breslov Chassidim are still unsure as to what exactly will happen. Over the last few months, as the war remains mostly in eastern Ukraine, Breslov Chassidim have started traveling to Rebbe Nachman's Kever in Uman. Close to 700 people…
