Uman
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.
British Jewish man found dead near Uman during Rosh Hashanah, murder suspected
Dozens of draft dodgers arrested at border crossings ahead of Rosh Hashanah Uman pilgrimage
Who goes to Uman for Rosh Hashanah? IDI releases new poll as holiday approaches
Deleted IDF video instructed haredi draft evaders how to avoid Ben-Gurion checks
It is unclear whether the IDF has a mechanism to prevent someone from reporting for the summons, avoiding a departure restriction, traveling to Uman, and then failing to complete enlistment.
In Uman, annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage is clouded by arrests of yeshiva students in Israel
The arrests point to how this year’s Uman pilgrimage has emerged as a flashpoint in one of Israel’s most volatile political issues: whether haredi yeshiva students must serve.
Nearly 30 haredi draft dodgers detained at Ben-Gurion Airport on way to Uman
The dodgers were detained and transferred to the Tel Hashomer recruitment center, where they will face trial or disciplinary action.
Israel, Ukraine team up to safeguard tens of thousands of worshippers in Uman
Israel and Ukraine will deploy police, medics, and volunteers in a joint security operation to protect tens of thousands of Rosh Hashanah pilgrims heading to Uman.
First haredi draft-dodger arrested on his way to Uman
Last week, Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara instructed that the draft obligation be enforced on young men seeking to travel to Uman, and that they be arrested if necessary.
Israeli plan to create temporary hanger in Moldova for Uman travellers collapses
The NIS 10 million deal between Israel and Moldova fell apart as 60,000 hasidim were preparing for an annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage.
Israel plans Moldova terminal as part of NIS 20 million Uman operation - report
Israeli officials estimate the government will spend NIS 20m. on a Moldova terminal to support thousands of haredim flying to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.
Shorter than a flight to Uman: Take a trip to Mount Herzl instead - opinion
If Rabbi Nachman were alive today, he would recognize the holiness of those who serve, and he would view those buried on Mount Herzl as the holiest of saints, worthy of us all visiting.
Ukrainian officials warn Israelis may be barred from entering Uman
Kyiv is angered by Netanyahu’s decision not to call Ukrainian leaders on Independence Day last week.
Grapevine, August 29, 2025: Keep kids away from Uman
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