A 14 day quarantine is required for anyone who will be returning from Uman to Israel and one might find it difficult to get a Lulav and Esrog for the Chag. There is also a possibility of another lockdown or other new rules. However, there is someone offering to break this small…
Many Breslov Chassidim have already arrived in Uman for Rosh Hashanah weeks earlier than usual. This is because of Ukraine's recent announcement that their borders will be closed till September 30th. There are now around 5000 Breslov chassidim who have arrived early in Uman and it is being conveyed to them through…
On Wednesday last week it was reported that Ukraine was planning to close its borders to all foreigners starting on Saturday night, August 29th. This caused a big rush and panic in the Breslov world when many Breslover chassidim from all over the world realized that they would need to travel early…
Update Friday Morning Aug 28 9:20 AM Israel Time: Ukraine officially closed its borders at 12 am last night in a surprising move. The original date was motzei shabbos. Many flights from Israel were cancelled and people who went this morning to fly with connecting flights were not allowed on the plane.…
Ukraine has finally decided to limit the number of people that will be allowed into Uman. No specific number was given or how they will enforce this decision. It is also not clear if this will apply to only Israeli citizens or to everyone who wants to come to Uman. Some reports…
Shiner's Food Tents are preparing accordingly as Rosh Hashanah gets closer. In order to prevent the spread of Corona c"v, all Corona health restrictions in Ukraine will be followed. 6 feet social distancing, masks and hand sanitizer everywhere. Pictures courtesy of Uman Shalom.
A meeting took place between Prime Minister Netanyahu and representatives of Breslov today regarding the annual charter flights to Uman. According to them, the Prime Minister said that it should be examined how it would be possible to allow the flights to take place. Some of the points in the outline presented…
The Breslov Union in Uman has started to prepare the Tziyon of Rabbeinu z"l in accordance with the directives of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. According to the plan, the Tziyon will be divided up into "capsules" to prevent the spread of Corona. Each capsule will hold a certain amount of…
Fearing anti-Semitism and acts of violence: The Organization of the United Jewish Communities in Ukraine has sent an appeal to the Ukrainian Interior Minister demanding proper and increased security for Breslov Chassidim in Uman for Rosh Hashana. A letter sent to the Minister of the Interior states: “On behalf of the United…
Department of Communications of the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, published on August 18, 2020 at 14:00 Full Statement: At the initiative of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, Rosh Hashanah has acquired the status of a national holiday in Ukraine. At the same time, this year's epidemic situation…
