Uman
CategoryReport: Rebbe Noson’s Kloiz (Synagogue) Restored to the Chassidim
According to a report in the Kyiv Post, ownership of the synagogue Rebbe Noson built called the “kloiz” has finally been restored to the Breslover Chassidim. Here is the original article: Hasids who come to Uman, Cherkasy region of Ukraine, to visit the grave of their spiritual leader Tsadik Nahman every year can now use … Continue Reading
Rebbe Nachman’s kever stays in Uman
In the last few years the issue of re-locating Rebbe Nachman’s kever (grave) to Eretz Yisrael (the Land of Israel) has been bandied about a number of times. Usually, those who suggest the move are vociferous, well-meaning, but ignorant of Breslov tradition and, often, not even affiliated with Breslov in any way. Various reasons, many … Continue Reading
Uman Update
The Breslov World Center has begun renovations on the Kloyz in Uman to add a permanent gallery of additional 1,200 – 1,500 seats.
Uman On Display (Video and Pictures)
The Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art is now featuring a display called ” Next Year in Uman: A Journey to the Ukraine: Photographs by Ahron D. Weiner.” It is on display from April 7th to August 15th. For a fascinating video about the display and Uman watch: Next Year in Uman: A Journey to Ukraine from Jewish Forward … Continue Reading
The General
As told by Gedaliah Fleer. AFTER THE CEMETERY IN UMAN WAS DEMOLISHED during World War II, there were some Holocaust survivors who remembered the location of Rebbe Nachman’s tzion. In New York, I met one of the last people to see the tzion before it was destroyed, and who even witnessed the fierce battle that … Continue Reading
Basic Non Rosh HaShanah Uman Travel Info
It is important to note that traveling to Uman is not limited to just Rosh HaShanah. People travel to Uman the year round. There are trips catering just to women and their special needs that takes place during many times during the year. These trips also feature travel to other holy sites in the Ukraine … Continue Reading
HaModia article
This article originally appeared in the Erev Sukkos 5771/2010 edition of the English-laguage version of HaModia. It is posted here with their kind permission. Since I wrote it on the Sunday before Rosh HaShanah, less than 24 hours before my pilgrimage to Uman, prior to packing for my flight to Odessa, I thought of titling … Continue Reading
You Should Go
I returned from Uman shortly before dawn last Monday (18 Sivan/31 May). Arkia Airlines has recently started flights between Tel Aviv and Kiev. Occasionally, as happened last week, they offer low-priced tickets. I paid $270. A number of other Breslover chassidim that I met on the plane paid only $250. One passenger paid a measly … Continue Reading






















