Sunday, September 14, 2025
Ukraine and Israel coordinate security for Hasidic pilgrims in Uman
A security plan has been prepared for Hasidic pilgrims visiting Uman for Rosh Hashanah, according to the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel.
A meeting took place yesterday, September 11, between Israel's Minister of National Security and Knesset member Itamar Ben Gvir and Ukraine's Ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk.
A constructive and effective plan was agreed upon. The initiative includes deploying dozens of police officers, paramedics, and volunteers, including members of the ultra-Orthodox community, to ensure the safety and well-being of the tens of thousands of worshippers expected to arrive in Uman for Rosh Hashanah.
As part of the preparations, full security coordination was agreed upon, along with the creation of a special medical and security network in cooperation with Ukraine's Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Moshe Reuven Asman. His teams will operate at border crossings and on-site to guarantee the pilgrims' safety.
