The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/uman/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:52:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Uman | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/uman/ 32 32 Israel to send special flights to Romania for stranded pilgrims who traveled to Uman https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-send-special-flights-to-romania-for-stranded-pilgrims-who-traveled-to-uman/ Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:06:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3651113 Hundreds stuck in Tulcea after trip to Ukraine due to foreign carrier flight cancellations; El Al says decision taken after discussions between Shas head, Regev, Smotrich

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]]> Annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman clouded by arrests of yeshiva students in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/annual-rosh-hashanah-pilgrimage-to-uman-clouded-by-arrests-of-yeshiva-students-in-israel/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 01:26:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3648445 Crackdown on draft dodgers amid Gaza war adds additional challenge for pilgrims visiting Hasidic sage's grave in Ukraine, where the airspace remains closed due to the conflict with Russia

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]]> Tens of thousands of Israeli pilgrims head to Ukraine to mark Jewish new year https://www.timesofisrael.com/tens-of-thousands-of-israeli-pilgrims-head-to-ukraine-to-mark-jewish-new-year/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:47:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3646623 Despite initial reports that Israel would spend millions to bolster infrastructure to smooth path for worshipers, 'there is no deal and there is no money,' says Moldovan source

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]]> Another 25 Haredi draft dodgers said detained at airport trying to head to Uman https://www.timesofisrael.com/another-25-haredi-draft-dodgers-said-detained-at-airport-trying-to-head-to-uman/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:16:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3644360 Extremist anti-enlistment group says more than 70 ultra-Orthodox evaders currently in military custody, with figure set to increase in coming days

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]]> Nearly 30 draft dodgers said arrested while attempting to fly to Ukraine https://www.timesofisrael.com/eight-more-draft-dodgers-reportedly-arrested-while-attempting-to-fly-to-ukraine/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:13:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3642326 UTJ chair Goldknopf urges PM to work for their 'immediate release'; Cabinet secretary says enlistment law must contain severe personal sanctions, calls to leave exemption age at 26

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]]> Annual Uman pilgrimage faces obstacles as Israel-Moldova talks break down https://www.timesofisrael.com/annual-uman-pilgrimage-uncertain-as-israel-moldova-talks-break-down/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:37:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3636450 Costly plan for ad hoc terminal near Chisinau airport falls through after Moldova demands to keep Israeli-financed equipment; Israel now plans to charter flights to Romania, Poland

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]]> Shas head Deri said to block levy on Uman pilgrims that would defray cost to taxpayers https://www.timesofisrael.com/shas-head-deri-said-to-block-levy-on-uman-pilgrims-that-would-defray-cost-to-taxpayers/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:10:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3634106 Government allocates NIS 10 million to help fund annual pilgrimage to Ukraine as AG warns against allowing ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers to illegally leave Israel

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]]> Ukraine reportedly won’t let annual Uman pilgrimage proceed due to security concerns https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-reportedly-wont-let-annual-uman-pilgrimage-proceed-due-to-security-concerns/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:12:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3630836 Reports say Kyiv to enforce ban on mass gatherings enacted after 2022 Russian invasion; Ukraine, Moldova both said asking Israel to pay millions for security if religious visits take place

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]]> AG’s office: Any plan to let Haredi draft dodgers make pilgrimage to Uman is illegal https://www.timesofisrael.com/ags-office-any-plan-to-let-haredi-draft-dodgers-make-pilgrimage-to-uman-is-illegal/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:13:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3629925 Letter comes as ultra-Orthodox MKs reportedly press PM for exemption to allow travel to Ukraine for Rosh Hashanah; military police said preparing to arrest offenders at airport

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]]> Haredi lawmakers pressing PM to allow draft dodgers to fly abroad for High Holidays https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-lawmakers-said-pressing-pm-to-allow-draft-dodgers-to-fly-abroad-for-high-holidays/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:56:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3627400 Deri aims to lift travel ban on draft evaders so they can make annual Ukraine pilgrimage; Goldknopf wants them to be able to visit NY, calling trips a 'sublime spiritual experience'

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]]> Jewish pilgrims returning from Uman leave piles of trash at Romanian airport https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-pilgrims-returning-from-uman-leave-piles-of-trash-at-romania-airport/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:26:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3396902 Images on social media show widespread littering, long lines, clashes with police in Bacău airport, as some passengers say local authorities 'made it impossible' to fly home

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]]> 35,000 Jewish pilgrims come to Ukraine for Rosh Hashanah despite official warnings https://www.timesofisrael.com/35000-jewish-pilgrims-come-to-ukraine-for-rosh-hashana-despite-official-warnings/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 23:33:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3390398&preview=true&preview_id=3390398 'Because I had to work hard to get here, it means more to me now,' one visitor to Uman says

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]]> Trading one war for another, Israeli Jews stream to Ukraine’s Uman for Rosh Hashanah https://www.timesofisrael.com/trading-one-war-for-another-israeli-jews-stream-to-ukraines-uman-for-rosh-hashanah/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:40:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3387866 Ignoring warnings from authorities about ongoing Russian invasion, over 14,000 pilgrims arrive for annual new year festival at grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov

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]]> Moldova, Ukraine warn new Israeli travel rules threaten visa-free regimes https://www.timesofisrael.com/moldova-ukraine-warn-new-israeli-travel-rules-threaten-visa-free-regimes/ Sun, 23 Jun 2024 13:58:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3317027 New requirement for visitors to obtain a so-called Electronic Travel Authorization could prompt Chisinau, Kyiv to implement 'reciprocal decisions,' say ambassadors

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]]> Daily Briefing Sept. 20: A minister’s outburst; Uman, not just for adults; PM in US https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-20-likuds-amsalem-reacts-to-pm-uman-not-just-for-adults/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:25:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3101017 Carrie Keller-Lynn discusses Tuesday's Knesset debates, Canaan Lidor reports from Uman over Rosh Hashanah and Europe's rabbis, and Tal Schneider updates on the PM's US visit

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