20,000 Hassidic Jews to Come as Pilgrims to Uman

Rosh Hashana kibbutz – traditional prayer assemblage of Breslover Hasidim held on the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashana) will gather more than 20,000 Hasidic Jews in Uman and thousands of Jews will make a pilgrimage to the tomb of Rebbe Nachman - the founder of the Breslov Hasidic dynasty.

Rosh Hashana kibbutz – traditional prayer assemblage of Breslover Hasidim held on the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashana) will gather more than 20,000 Hasidic Jews in Uman and thousands of Jews will make a pilgrimage to the tomb of Rebbe Nachman – the founder of the Breslov Hasidic dynasty. This year is special because it’s the200^th anniversary of his death. This year, Rosh Hashana is celebrated on September 5-9.

The Rosh Hashana pilgrimage dates back to 1811, when the Rebbe's foremost disciple, Nathan of Breslov, organized the first such pilgrimage on the Rosh Hashana after the Rebbe's death. Mass pilgrimages were held before the Russian Revolution and renewed after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Rebbe Nachman, a great grandson of the Baal Shem Tov – the founder of Hasidism – founded a new branch of Hasidism combining the esoteric secrets of Judaism (the Kabala) with in-depth Torah scholarship. He attracted thousands of followers during his lifetime and his influence continues today.

By the Decree of the President, a historical and cultural center was created on the burial place of Rebbe Nachman in Uman. The tomb is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments that are under state protection (registration number 3940).