Chasidim continue to arrive in Uman, Cherkasy region to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. As of today, the number of pilgrims has exceeded 23 thousand.
The Hasidim will celebrate Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) from 25 to 27 September. Law enforcement officers will ensure safe control.
According to the United Jewish Community of Ukraine, as of the morning of September 25, more than 23,000 pilgrims have arrived, the message says.
< p>They note that the Rabbi Nachman Foundation, together with the authorities, organized the pilgrimage with high quality, law enforcement agencies ensured a high level of security.
Briefly about the preparation of Rosh Hashanah this year
The SBU and the National The police advised Hasidic pilgrims to refrain from visiting Ukraine, since Russia could use the arrival and mass gathering of foreign pilgrims to stage provocations. Obviously, the Hasidim did not want to cancel the celebration.
In Uman, the sale of alcohol was banned for the period of the Hasidic pilgrimage. Also, 5 checkpoints with checking documents and vehicles are already operating at the entrance to the city.
21 shelters have been prepared in case of air danger.
Reference. Rosh Hashanah is a holiday start of the new year for those who practice Judaism. Every year, tens of thousands of supporters of Hasidism, one of the offshoots of this religion, arrive on this holiday in Uman in order to celebrate it at the grave of the righteous Nachman from Bratslav, respected among the representatives of this movement.
