A significant, unprecedented renovation of the Tzion of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov is set to begin this winter. The project, costing over $2 million, will transform the entire tomb complex, creating a more peaceful and organized environment for prayer, learning and more. Among the planned improvements are a permanent women’s section, different Heichalos for minyanim and better overall facilities. This massive undertaking was launched after careful consideration and approval from all relevant parties. There also will not be any Chillul Kevarim of the Kedoshei Uman that Rebbe Nachman is buried next to.

This is historic news for Breslov Chassidim and the hundreds of thousands of people who visit the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov each year. The Breslov Union in Uman, which manages the site, is spearheading a massive $2 million renovation that will completely change the entire complex. Scheduled to begin in the winter of 2026, the project aims to provide the tens of thousands of visitors with a more comfortable and spacious prayer experience, free from the usual overcrowding and disruptions.

The renovation project includes several major enhancements:

• A New Women’s Section: After two decades of using a temporary space that is removed by Rosh Hashanah and other times, a new permanent and spacious Ezras Noshim will be built, providing a dignified and comfortable space for female visitors to pray by the Tzaddik,
• Sections for Kohanim: Special solutions will be implemented to allow Kohanim to stay within the Tzion area without worry.
• Separate Prayer Halls: The complex will feature three new prayer halls: one for Ashkenazi worshippers, one for Sephardic worshippers, and a third hall that can be used as needed. This will help prevent disturbances and create a more organized environment.
• Dedicated Dance Hall: To avoid disturbing those in prayer, a spacious, designated area will be created for dancing and clapping, a practice common among Breslovers as advised by Rabbi Nachman.
• Designated Prayer Space at the Tzion itself: A new system will be introduced to allow each worshipper to pray right next to the tomb itself without overcrowding.
• Enhanced Facilities: The project will include a dedicated area for refreshments, with coffee, tea, and light snacks. For the first time, separate restrooms for women will also be built.

Given the enormous costs—in addition to the annual maintenance expenses of over $800,000 and the $350,000 preparation costs for Rosh Hashanah—the Breslov Union is organizing a fundraising campaign which will launch soon. This will allow the public to partner in the construction of the new Tzion of Rabbeinu. The organization hopes to start the project immediately in the winter of 2026 and complete it as quickly as possible, making it a worthy space for the tens of thousands of people who visit from around the world all year long.