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…
Today, August 18, it was widely reported in Israeli media that the Ukrainian government finally decided to cancel Uman Rosh Hashanah and forbid entry of foreigners to Uman. However, this is not fully true and the real story is that there will now be a limit on how many people can attend…
Besides all the extra preparations one must make this year to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah, there is now a new step in the process to be able to actually leave Israel. As of today August 16th, every traveler who wants to leave Israel must fill out a declaration of health…
First thing to know - Uman Rosh Hashanah 2020 is happening with permission granted from the Ukrainian government. There will be very strict regulations but there is no ban on entering Uman or the Ukraine as of now. Uman Rosh Hashanah 2020 is almost here and there are still lots of questions…
