Breslov

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox children pulled from school to protest draft evader arrests in Prison 10

Footage circulating on social media appears to show a teacher reading out the names of the arrested draft dodgers, having the students repeat each one after him. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Breslov children brought to protest outside of Military Prison 10, October 12, 2026.
Jewish men at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 2025.

Israeli-Ukrainian visiting Uman for Rosh Hashanah detained, conscripted into Ukrainian military

According to the report, the man, who was born in Ukraine but is an Israeli citizen who has lived in Israel for many years, was detained during a document check.

|ByYOAV ETIEL
Jewish men in the street during Tikkun HaKlali near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, on eve of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 2025.

Dozens of draft dodgers arrested at border crossings ahead of Rosh Hashanah Uman pilgrimage

The IDF confirmed that dozens of draft dodgers were arrested at border crossings over the past two days but did not provide an exact number or details about the detainees.

|ByYOAV ETIEL, YANIR YAGNA, HODAYA RAN
Jewish men pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, October 1, 2024

Who goes to Uman for Rosh Hashanah? IDI releases new poll as holiday approaches

Uman, a city in central Ukraine, is the burial site of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810), the founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Araghchi threatens the US and Israeli 'pets in Tel Aviv', Zamir and Clearfield discuss Lebanon

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs. The top stories, clear and concise. 

JULY 2, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not pictured) in Tehran, Iran, November 30, 2025.

Dozens of Breslov Hasidim barricade themselves in Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus following break-in

Nablus is classified as Area A, under the security control of the Palestinian Authority.

MARCH 17, 2026ByEFRAT FORSHER
Jews visit and pray at Joseph’s Tomb in the city of Nablus, in the West Bank, early on January 29, 2026.

Ultra-Orthodox MK Goldknopf asks Netanyahu to finance Chabad's trip to New York

This comes after the Breslov hassidim received a framework that allows for NIS 10 million to be used in their Rosh Hashanah pilgrimages to Uman, Ukraine.

AUGUST 26, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf seen in Jerusalem, September 27, 2023

Emotional encounter: Rabbi Pinto meets the late Rabbi Shimon Shapira in Uman

NOVEMBER 26, 2024ByDAVID BERGER

Finding joy amid sorrow: Lessons from Rebbe Nachman on embracing pain and growth - opinion

Rebbe Nachman of Breslov teaches that joy can coexist with sorrow. After a personal tragedy, one rabbi reflects on how pain can lead to growth and renewal, offering insights for the new year.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByLEO DEE
THE WRITER reflects on the impact of Jewish traditions in the modern world, as he holds his book ‘Transforming the World.’

The Maggid of Melbourne: Praying for peace

The prayer is a new composition in its own right.

JUNE 28, 2024ByLEVI COOPER
DOVE STATUE at Jerusalem’s Mamilla Mall.

'Why are your mercies a fist?': A look at Breslov hassidim's music scene

Breslov musicians are on the vanguard of original Hebrew music, the author says.

MAY 17, 2024ByLEVI COOPER
SHULI RAND in Jerusalem’s Music Museum.