Uman
Deleted IDF video instructed haredi draft evaders how to avoid Ben-Gurion checks
It is unclear whether the IDF has a mechanism to prevent someone from reporting for the summons, avoiding a departure restriction, traveling to Uman, and then failing to complete enlistment.
In Uman, annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage is clouded by arrests of yeshiva students in Israel
Nearly 30 haredi draft dodgers detained at Ben-Gurion Airport on way to Uman
Israel, Ukraine team up to safeguard tens of thousands of worshippers in Uman
Gov't publishes outline that may allow Israelis to travel to Uman
The outline was drafted by a group of designated ministers appointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and headed by MK Ze'ev Elkin.
How did an annual pilgrimage create a year-round Jewish community in Uman?
For most of the year, the city of 80,000 is sleepy and quiet.
Gamzu, Kanievsky battle over COVID-19 rules in the haredi sector
With all due respect, Kanievsky may be a great Torah sage, but he is not a medical man.
Understanding the conundrum of Uman amid the coronavirus
RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: A deep look at the religious origins and the pandemic-fueled political storm that’s emerged over the annual pilgrimage to the grave of Rabbi Nahman of Breslov
Coalition chair accuses COVID-19 czar of causing antisemitism in Ukraine
‘Antisemitism has been increasing since Prof. Gamzu sent his letter to the president of Ukraine,’ Zohar tweeted.
Jewish man beaten at supermarket in Uman, Ukraine
Two men approached the Orthodox shoppers and one hit the victim in the nose, causing some bleeding.
‘Rabenu’ looks at Rabbi Nahman and his followers
More than 200 years after his death, Rabbi Nahman still wields an enormous influence over his followers.
Uman pilgrim tests positive for coronavirus, mayor threatens to close city
Uman's mayor plans to use all legal options to block the city as pilgrims enter despite regulations.
South Carolina congressman calls on Ukraine to let Jews into Uman
Approximately 30,000 Jews made the pilgrimage every year prior the outbreak of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus cabinet to convene today: red zones, synagogues on the agenda
Death toll surpasses 900
