“Ukraine will not allow the annual pilgrimage of tens of thousands of Jews-Hasidi to Uman next month, referring to the security problems caused by the war with the Russian Federation. This was reported on August 30 by Times of Israel with reference to the Hebrew media. This decision is partially related to the ban on mass assemblies, which has been operating throughout Ukraine since February 2022. Although in the previous ones”, – WRITE ON: ua.news
Ukraine will not allow the annual pilgrimage of tens of thousands of Jews-Hasidim to Uman next month referring to Security problems caused by war with Russian Federation.
This was reported on August 30 by Times of Israel with reference to the Hebrew media. This decision is partially related to the ban on mass assemblies, which has been operating throughout Ukraine since February 2022.
Although Ukraine has already recommended that pilgrims to refrain from trips, tens of thousands of Hasidims still came to Uman. This time, Kyiv’s position is more rigid, and, according to an unnamed Ukrainian official, the government has made demands on Israel. If the pilgrimage is allowed, Ukraine requires:
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f Inance support From Jerusalem.
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f Israeli Police of Israeli in Uman to ensure safety.
It is also noted that Kyiv is disappointed with the lack of support from Israel in the face of Russian threats.
The Moldova Government, across the border with which Hasidims usually get to Ukraine, also requires Israeli certain guarantees before agreeing to allow pilgrims to come to their country.
Earlier it was reported that in Uman on the grave of Tzadik Nakhman, which is a place of pilgrimage for Hasidim from all over the world, was found illegal construction. Law enforcement officers started investigations.
More than 30,000 Hasidims came to the celebration of the Jewish New Year of the Jewish New Year. Some people were unable to come due to the massed shelling of Israel Iran.
