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Russia accused of using Uman pilgrimage to fuel antisemitism in Ukraine

Russia-linked accounts spread false claims that Breslov Hasidim receive government payments, plan to settle permanently in Ukraine and even seek to turn Uman into an independent entity, while exploiting anger over military conscription

Alex Nirenberg | 09.14.26

45,000 Breslov Hasidim prepare for wartime Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman

With direct flights to Ukraine impossible, pilgrims will travel through six neighboring countries as Israel deploys police and diplomats to ease the journey

Shilo Freid | 08.24.26

Breslov Hasidim recreate Uman in Israel as draft-age men fear arrest upon return

Hundreds are expected at a Rosh Hashanah gathering near the Sea of Galilee that will mirror Uman’s prayers, meals and schedule, as the war in Ukraine complicates travel and some young men fear legal action over alleged draft evasion after returning to Israel

Shilo Freid | 08.12.26

4-year-old Israeli boy drowns in hotel pool during family vacation in Mexico

Shalom Seginer, grandson of Breslov Rabbi Shalom Arush, died in San José del Cabo; ZAKA and Israel’s embassy are assisting with arrangements to return his body for burial

Itamar Eichner | 08.09.26

Archival: Pilgrims praying at Ben Gurion Airport before departing for Uman

Uman pilgrimage in doubt as Moldova talks break down; Romania may step in

Israel pledged NIS 10 million to fund temporary airport terminal in Chisinau for Hasidic pilgrims en route to Rabbi Nachman’s grave, but Moldova is demanding upfront payment and to keep the equipment; officials now weigh alternate routes via Romania

Amir Ettinger | 09.07.25

Rabbi Nachman's grave in Uman to be renovated in $2 million project

The Breslav Union in Uman announced a $2 million renovation of Rabbi Nachman’s gravesite, adding new prayer halls, a women’s section, accommodations for kohanim, and improved facilities; The project aims to ease overcrowding and enhance conditions for tens of thousands pilgrims who visit annually

Itamar Eichner | 08.24.25

Suspects shoot Hasidic Jewish pilgrims who entered Joseph’s Tomb illegally

Three men who made pilgrimage to West Bank shrine managed to escape and evacuate to the hospital after suffering minor injuries; IDF reports incident is under investigation

Yoav Zitun | 12.11.24

5 Israeli pilgrims killed in fatal car crash in Morocco

Victims, members of Breslav Hassidic sect from Safed, killed on pilgrimage to graves of Jewish sages; efforts underway to repatriate bodies to Israel for burial, with authorities navigating logistical challenges at crash site

Shilo Freid | 12.06.24

Moldova closes access to Uman for Israeli pilgrims: 'We will get there, we swam in a frozen river'

Moldova halts flights from Israel and closes the road to Uman due to Israeli debt and inability to provide security for Israelis; Breslov Hasidim determined to reach Uman for Rosh Hashanah

Shilo Freid, Edward Doks | 09.11.24

Violent confrontation in Haifa: Breslav Hasidim were violently removed from a monastery

The Stella Maris Monastery is once again the center of conflict - About 30 Hasidm came to the site, claiming that the prophet Elisha is buried there, and the Catholics pushed them out; At the same time: an unknown person burst into another church in the city with a dog during prayer

Lior El- Hai | 07.23.23

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