More than 23 thousand Hasidim arrived in Uman for the celebration of Rosh Hashanah

25.09.2022, 12:29
Culture
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According to the official report of the State Migration Service of the Cherkasy region, as of the morning of September 23, there were already 19,821 pilgrims in Uman.

The Rabbi Nachman Foundation and the authorities organized the pilgrimage, and law enforcement agencies ensured a high level of security.

Hasidim is celebrating Rosh Hashanah from 25 to 27 September. Despite the war, pilgrims arrive in Ukraine to celebrate the New Year according to the Jewish calendar in the Cherkasy region.

Recall, on September 5, the Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police recommended that Hasidic pilgrims refrain from visiting Ukraine this year to celebrate the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah.

As reported by the representative of the International Charitable Foundation named after Rabbi Nachman, Irina Rybnitskaya, the Hasidim were warned about the danger, after which they registered, signing a document stating that they were informed about the situation in Ukraine.