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Three countries, multiple failures: How Flydubai pilot reached a Tel Aviv-bound cockpit

Oman grounded him, UAE hired him, Israel missed him: How Flydubai attack nearly became catastrophe

Oman reportedly detected Hamam al-Hamami’s radicalization but issued no international warning, Flydubai checked his criminal record but not extremist links, and Israeli authorities never received the crew list before a flight investigators say he intended to crash at Ben Gurion Airport

ynet | 10.05.26

Israeli pilgrim arrested in Ukraine drafted into army, stationed in Kharkiv as doctor

Dual Israeli-Ukrainian citizen Jonathan Karlinsky detained while returning from Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman; ‘This is a war of survival. Every Ukrainian citizen is needed here’

Itamar Eichner | 09.24.26

Israeli Uman pilgrim detained, drafted into Ukrainian army

Beitar Illit man, 49, was stopped at Romanian border after Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage and taken for military service; family has lost contact; 3 other pilgrims arrested

Itamar Eichner | 09.20.26

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

Breslov rabbis tell draft evaders: Don’t register with IDF just to fly to Uman

Previously unpublished recording shows senior rabbis warning followers not to enter the enlistment process simply to lift travel bans and reach Rabbi Nachman’s grave for Rosh Hashanah

Shilo Freid | 08.27.26

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

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'We don’t take Jews': Moldovan bus driver refuses boarding to Israeli family

Bus driver in Moldova refused to let Chava Shmilovitz and her son board and told police the company 'doesn’t transport Jews or Israelis'; the two were returning home from Uman after the High Holidays and said they faced open antisemitism

Nina Fox | 10.05.25

Ukrainian police detain Israelis over suspected drug possession at Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage

Uman police launch criminal probe after seizing suspected narcotics from several Israelis during Jewish New Year celebrations; authorities stress incidents isolated as thousands of Hasidic pilgrims gather peacefully at Rabbi Nachman's grave

Itamar Eichner | 09.23.25

'Every year is a race': Tens of thousands of Israelis ride trains from Europe to Uman

Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the journey to Uman has become particularly challenging, with hours of waiting at border crossings and long delays; This year, many Hasidim are choosing a new solution - organized train trips from across Europe, some are luxury lines with bedrooms and kosher catering, allowing them to arrive at Rabbi Nachman's grave by Rosh Hashanah relaxed and prepared

Shilo Freid | 09.21.25

Beyond Uman: Hasidic pilgrimages for Rosh Hashanah around the world

Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, and the US are key High Holiday prayer hubs, as Hasidim worldwide come to connect with rabbis, pray, and draw spiritual energy, investing time and money; Some groups even urge men to leave wives and children at home to cut costs

Shilo Freid | 09.19.25

Ukrainian Jewish communities mark difficult year; Rosh Hashanah preparations amid war

Despite war and hardship, Jewish communities in Ukraine prepare for High Holidays with 51,500 holiday packages sent across 169 cities

Itamar Eichner | 09.17.25

Haredi man declared a draft dodger arrested at Ben Gurion Airport on way to Uman

First arrest for haredim heading to Ukraine: 23-year-old yeshiva student was transferred to military prison after being detained at Ben Gurion Airport

Shilo Freid | 09.10.25

Israeli mother, daughter severely injured in car accident in Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage

Girl, 6, and mother hurt when their car overturned while visiting Rabbi Nachman’s grave site, as tens of thousands prepare to travel to Ukraine despite major flight disruptions and mounting logistical challenges

Shilo Freid | 09.10.25

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

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