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Illustrative: Palestinians inspect a house that was set on fire and spray-painted with graffiti during an attack by a group of extremist Jewish settlers in the village of Osarin, south of Nablus in the West Bank, August 23, 2026. (Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)
September 4, 2026, 9:04 am
Four more arrested, including an IDF conscript, on suspicion of settler violence
Two teenagers arrested at airport en route to Uman pilgrimage, plus 29-year-old who violated court order, and army recruit; earlier, police arrested 19-year-old over Qusra violence
By Noam Lehmann
A video posted to social media by the IDF Personnel Directorate, then deleted, advises draft-dodgers on how to remedy their status and avoid being blocked from leaving the country, August 26, 2026. (Screenshot)
August 27, 2026, 12:23 pm
IDF posts, deletes AI video telling Haredi draft dodgers how to evade ban on traveling abroad
Personnel Directorate uploads AI-generated PSA explaining the initial step they can take toward enlistment in order to evade bar on leaving country; rabbis have reportedly advised followers to do just that, and not enlist
By Emanuel Fabian
Hasidic Jewish pilgrims pray ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav (1772-1810) in Uman, central Ukraine, on September 22, 2025. (Genya SAVILOV / AFP)
September 27, 2025, 10:06 am
Israel to send special flights to Romania for stranded pilgrims who traveled to Uman
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
By Sharon Wrobel and ToI Staff
Jewish men near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, on eve of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
September 23, 2025, 4:26 am
Annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman clouded by arrests of yeshiva students in Israel
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
By Theia Chatelle
Jewish men at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 21, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
September 21, 2025, 11:47 pm
Tens of thousands of Israeli pilgrims head to Ukraine to mark Jewish new year
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
By Sam Sokol
Travelers walk with their luggage following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, at Ben Gurion Airport, near Tel Aviv, June 25, 2025. (AP/Ohad Zwigenberg)
September 17, 2025, 8:16 pm
Another 25 Haredi draft dodgers said detained at airport trying to head to Uman
Extremist anti-enlistment group says more than 70 ultra-Orthodox evaders currently in military custody, with figure set to increase in coming days
By Sam Sokol
ILLUSTRATIVE — Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest the IDF draft outside the Jerusalem enlistment center, April 28, 2025. (Sam Sokol/Times of Israel)
September 15, 2025, 5:13 pm
Nearly 30 draft dodgers said arrested while attempting to fly to Ukraine
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
By Sam Sokol
Jewish visitors seen in the street of Uman, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 30, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/ Flash90/ File)
September 8, 2025, 12:37 pm
Annual Uman pilgrimage faces obstacles as Israel-Moldova talks break down
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
By ToI Staff
Jewish men sing and dance at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 30, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
September 4, 2025, 5:10 pm
Shas head Deri said to block levy on Uman pilgrims that would defray cost to taxpayers
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
By Sam Sokol
Orthodox Jews dance at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman, the great grandson of the founder of Hasidic movement, in the town of Uman, Ukraine, October 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
August 31, 2025, 10:12 am
Ukraine reportedly won’t let annual Uman pilgrimage proceed due to security concerns
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
By ToI Staff
Orthodox Jews pray near the lake at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman, the great grandson of the founder of Hasidic movement, in the town of Uman, Ukraine, October 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
August 29, 2025, 2:13 pm
AG’s office: Any plan to let Haredi draft dodgers make pilgrimage to Uman is illegal
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
By ToI Staff
Orthodox Jews pray at the gravestone of Rabbi Nachman, the great grandson of the founder of Hasidic movement, to mark the Jewish new year in the town of Uman, Ukraine, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
August 26, 2025, 1:56 am
Haredi lawmakers pressing PM to allow draft dodgers to fly abroad for High Holidays
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’
By Rossella Tercatin and ToI Staff
Video screenshot from X of widespread littering around Romania’s Bacău "George Enescu" International Airport, October, 2024. (Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 14, 2024, 3:26 pm
Jewish pilgrims returning from Uman leave piles of trash at Romanian airport
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
By ToI Staff
Orthodox Jews pray near the lake at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman, the great grandson of the founder of Hasidic movement, in the town of Uman, Ukraine, October 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
October 5, 2024, 2:33 am
35,000 Jewish pilgrims come to Ukraine for Rosh Hashanah despite official warnings
‘Because I had to work hard to get here, it means more to me now,’ one visitor to Uman says
By ILLIA NOVIKOV
Jewish men seen outside the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, October 1, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
October 1, 2024, 5:40 pm
Trading one war for another, Israeli Jews stream to Ukraine’s Uman for Rosh Hashanah
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
By AFP and ToI Staff
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