In light of the ongoing military aggression of Russia against Ukraine and the inability to guarantee the safety of foreigners, Ukraine cannot accept the pilgrims who annually come to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. The corresponding statement of the Ambassador of Ukraine to Israel, Yevgeny Korniychuk, was published on the Embassy's Facebook page..

“Due to fears for the life and well-being of those coming to Ukraine and in light of the direct Russian war in our country, despite all efforts, we cannot guarantee the safety of pilgrims and currently do not allow tourists and visitors to Ukraine,” the ambassador said..

The head of the diplomatic mission noted that this decision will not be reviewed until the security situation improves and addressed the pilgrims:.

“Please pray for an end to the war in Ukraine, which has flared up due to blatant and brutal Russian aggression, before Rosh Hashanah, and pray for the victory of Ukraine. We hope that prayers will be fulfilled, and Ukraine will again become a country that generously receives guests from Israel, and especially Jews who come to Ukraine to visit the graves of the righteous,” the ambassador emphasized..

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As you know, about 50,000 pilgrims from Israel and all over the world come to Uman to visit the grave of Rabbi Nachman to celebrate the Jewish New Year in early September..