Hasidim Travel to Rebbe Nachman’s Grave for the Rosh Hashana Holiday

Jerusalem, 30 September, 2024 (TPS) -- Numerous Israelis who are followers of the Hasidic Jewish tradition departed on Monday for Uman, in Ukraine, to celebrate the Jewish New Year – Rosh Hashana – at the grave of 19th Century Hasidic Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. The faithful believe Rebbe Bachman will absolve them of their sins if they visit his grave on Rosh Hashanah.

Ben Gurion International Airport, September 30, 2024.
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