pilgrimage

Ukraine ready to greenlight Hasidim pilgrimage to Uman – media

Only vaccinated pilgrims will be allowed to cross in, while talks are now underway on Israel sending surplus COVID-19 vaccinations to Kyiv.

18:20, 21.03.2021

Ukraine, Israel in talks on mutual recognition of "vaccination passports"

Israel is not yet planning to approve the Covishield vaccine used in Ukraine.

09:25, 09.03.2021

Uman mayor briefs on COVID-19 cases among Hasidic Jewish pilgrims

Testing costs were covered by the pilgrims.

03:59, 16.09.2020

COVID-19 lockdown: Hundreds of Hasidim pilgrims amass at Belarus-Ukraine border (Video)

Hasidim from different countries do not give up attempts to get to Ukraine for Rosh-Hashanah.

16:10, 15.09.2020

Jewish Сommunity of Ukraine appeals to interior minister Avakov to secure Hasidic pilgrims

The UJCU's appeal followed a joint statement by the governments of Ukraine and Israel saying this year's pilgrimage is allowed.

16:00, 19.08.2020

Ukraine's government decides to limit Hasidim trips to Uman amid Rosh Hashanah

In 2019, more than 30,000 pilgrims came to the town to celebrate the 5780th Jewish New Year.

10:40, 18.08.2020

Ukraine's MFA: Cabinet doesn't give permission for pilgrimage of thousands of Hasidim to Uman

The ministry continues consultations with the relevant Ukrainian central executive agencies and the Israeli side.

15:25, 10.08.2020

Israel opposes Ukraine pilgrimage over coronavirus fears – media

The Bratslav Hasidic movement has criticized the Health Ministry's approach to the Uman pilgrimage, arguing it is being misrepresented.

23:55, 04.08.2020

Ukraine to allow at least 5,000 visitors to Uman for Rosh Hashanah – media

In pre-coronavirus times, about 30,000 Jews from around the world would spend Rosh Hashanah in Uman every year.

14:40, 02.08.2020

Uman mayor speaks against this year's Hasidic pilgrimage over COVID-19 concerns

Pilgrims could spark a coronavirus outbreak in town, mayor says.

19:30, 03.07.2020