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Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine

Overview

Preparations are intensifying for the annual Rosh Hashana pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine, where tens of thousands of Breslov Hasidim gather to visit the gravesite of Rav Nachman. Due to the ongoing Russian invasion and the closure of Ukrainian airspace, travelers must utilize overland routes through neighboring countries.

In Ukraine, Ihor Taburets, head of the Cherkasy regional administration, has implemented a special entry, exit, and movement regime effective from September 4 through September 17. This security measure includes police checkpoints for both people and vehicles entering the city to ensure safety amidst the conflict.

Neighboring transit hubs are scaling up operations to manage the influx. In Moldova, authorities at Chișinău International Airport are increasing personnel from the Border Police, Customs Service, and Carabinieri to monitor passenger flows. To manage the increased volume, the airport will implement special access restrictions from September 14 to 17. During this period, terminal access will be limited to passengers, staff, and flight crews, with passengers permitted to enter no more than three hours before departure. Additionally, bus traffic will be strictly organized through designated parking and movement zones.

Romania has also activated specific logistical measures. In Suceava, authorities are managing arrivals at Stefan cel Mare Airport, with travelers transiting toward the Siret border crossing. Additionally, Iași Airport has entered a special operating regime, reserving Terminal T3 specifically for processing pilgrims to handle a scheduled volume of 47 flights.

Despite these arrangements, the U.S. Department of State maintains a “Do Not Travel” advisory for Ukraine, citing security risks and limited air-raid shelters.

Entities

Umán · Chișinău International Airport · Suceava · Rav Nachman of Breslov · Ukraine

Timeline

  1. about 9 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Chișinău International Airport to restrict access due to Hasidic pilgrim influx

    Chișinău International Airport will restrict terminal access from September 14–17, 2026, to manage increased passenger flows from Hasidic pilgrims.

  2. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Romania prepares for Hasidic pilgrim transit to Ukraine

    Romanian airports and border regions are implementing special security and logistical measures to manage the transit of Hasidic pilgrims traveling to Uman, Ukraine, for Rosh Hashanah.

  3. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Chișinău International Airport prepares for surge in Hasidic pilgrims

    Chișinău International Airport will increase security and staff from September 7–17 to manage Hasidic pilgrims transiting through Moldova to Uman, Ukraine, for Rosh Hashanah.

  4. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Uman prepares for Hasidic Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage

    Hasidic pilgrims are gathering in Uman, Ukraine, for Rosh Hashanah to pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, amid heightened security measures due to the ongoing war.

  5. 26 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Uman pilgrimage preparations intensify ahead of Rosh Hashana

    Officials are coordinating security and border logistics for tens of thousands of pilgrims traveling to Uman, Ukraine, for Rosh Hashana, while Breslov leaders express political gratitude to Israeli officials.

Sources

intermediatv.ro · kyivpost.com · logos-pres.md · matzav.com · moldova1.md · news.yam.md · stiripesurse.ro · tvrmoldova.md · ukrainianjewishencounter.org · ziar.md · ziarulnational.md

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