By Reb Yaakov Klein of the Lost Princess Initiative - The Lost Princess Initiative I know that people feel very passionately about the subject at hand. I have listened to and processed many of the arguments on both sides, having been back, and forth, and then back again myself. At the end of…
Join our growing Breslov news Whatsapp group for minute to minute updates on the current situation, sichas chaverim, pictures and videos from Uman and more - https://chat.whatsapp.com/H9Ckf2pmvCs455FgHcAMel Unfortunately, there hasn't been much news regarding the opening of the borders. One person who is heavily involved in the past meetings with the Ukrainian…
If you have ever davened at the Nekuda Tova minyan in Uman then you are already familiar with Shimmy Fried's legendary Mussaf which he leads there every year. If you aren't then get ready. Today he released a beautiful rendition of the Unesaneh Tokef tefillah in the old Breslov Nusach. Check it…
According to the most recent updates from people familiar with the situation regarding Uman Rosh Hashanah, it seems that the talks between Breslov askanim and the Ukrainian government have not been successful. The borders remain closed and Ukraine is not willing to permit entry to thousands of Chassidim waiting patiently all over…
This is an update from the head of the corona situation in Uman, Rav Nochum Karlinsky, regarding the talks of opening the borders and the current situation. This update is from today - September 10th: Dear Breslov Chassidim, Baruch Hashem, the arrangement that we had in the Tzion is back to normal…
10 days to Rosh Hashanah and unfortunately the Ukrainian borders remain closed. Rumors of Israel going into a full lockdown including the airport shutting down caused an exodus of Breslov Chassidim who feared that they would not make it out of the country before the gates closed. Over the last 2 weeks,…
This week, in the Israeli media, there were many new stories about the situation regarding Uman Rosh Hashanah. Many interviews were conducted with Breslov Chassidim in Uman and Israel and the Bresov protests were also covered. It also causing quite a stir in the Israeli government. But after all that, there are…
This is an update regarding Uman Rosh Hashanah 2020 as of September 3: The Ukrainian border remains closed preventing anyone who is not a citizen from entering the country. There are some exceptions to the rules but 99% of Breslov Chassidim do not fall into any of exception categories. It is being…
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…
