Tag: Rosh Hashana
In Israel, Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, Is More Bitter Than Sweet
On Rosh Hashana, many Israelis longed for a return to normalcy after a year of escalating wars for the country.
In Ukraine, Celebrating Rosh Hashana at Rebbe Nachman’s Tomb
Every year, thousands of followers of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov descend on the town of Uman to worship, dance and pay homage at the tomb of their spiritual leader.
In Ukraine, Celebrating Rosh Hashana at Rebbe Nachman’s Tomb
Every year, thousands of followers of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov descend on the town of Uman to worship, dance and pay homage at the tomb of their spiritual leader.
Defying Travel Warnings, Hasidic Jewish Pilgrims Flock to Ukraine.
Tens of thousands of Hasidic Jews traditionally travel to Uman to mark Rosh Hashana with a visit to the burial site of a revered 18th-century rabbi.
On Ukraine’s Border, the Coronavirus Ends a Hasidic Pilgrimage
After days of pleading to enter Ukraine despite virus travel restrictions, some pilgrims sang the country’s national anthem, to no avail. Most turned back on Friday.
Israel Prepares to Celebrate Rosh Hashana Under Lockdown
As the pandemic in the country worsens, officials warn that new restrictions might not be enough to cut infection rates significantly. Many people question the logic and motives behind the rules.
Covid Strands Hasidic Pilgrims on Ukraine-Belarus Border
Hundreds of Jewish pilgrims seeking to travel from Belarus to Ukraine to visit the grave of a revered rabbi were barred from entering because of virus restrictions.
Israel to Celebrate Jewish New Year Under a Second Lockdown
Citizens will be confined to within 500 meters of their homes for at least three weeks in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus.