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US issues travel advisory for Ukraine’s Uman ahead of Jewish High Holidays
Kyiv embassy issues strong warning on its website, informing Americans that Ukrainian officials have reported insufficient shelters to protect against potential Russian attacks
Itamar Eichner | 08.28.24
A Muslim pilgrim prays after casting a stone at a pillar symbolizing Satan, amidextremely hot weather, during the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia,
Hajj pilgrims suffer heat stroke, death from searing heat in Saudi Arabia
Stampedes, tent fires and other accidents have caused hundreds of deaths during Hajj in the past 30 year, but now the kingdom must protect pilgrims from the extreme heat; More than 2,700 pilgrims have been treated for heat related illness so far
Reuters | 06.18.24
Djerba's Ghriba synagogue pilgrimage subdued amid heightened security
Due to the Gaza conflict, the annual Jewish pilgrimage to Tunisia's Ghriba synagogue is scaled back to basic religious rituals, with heightened security and no festive processions; The synagogue, a historic site, now restricts entry to Jewish pilgrims only
AFP | 05.24.24
הצלמית וחלוקי אבני קוורץ צבעוניות
Hajj pilgrims performed mystic rituals on Eilat's mountains centuries ago
They came a long way: While traveling to Mecca from Egypt, pilgrims would request assistance from local mages on Eilat's mountains; A new study shows miniature altars, stone statues of naked women and goddesses, as well as colorful quartz pebbles
Ynet | 09.11.23
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