Section: Israel
Israeli pilgrims rush to fly to Ukraine in bid to beat ban
Hundreds of Hasidic Jews dash to Ben-Gurion Airport as extra flights laid on before Ukraine closes its borders; protesters descend on Safed hotel where PM is vacationing, accusing him of working with Kiev to keep them from traditional visit to Rebbe Nachman’s grave …read more Source:: Yedioth...
Amid COVID-19, Ukraine bans Israelis from annual Uman pilgrimage
Ukraine announced it would temporarily ban the entry of foreign citizens until September 28 – the same date as Yom Kippur on the Jewish calendar. …read more Source:: The Jerusalem...
Ukraine bars entry of dozens of Haredi Jews – report
…read more Source:: The Jerusalem...
Coronavirus czar has no plans to quit despite attacks by government officials
Prof. Ronni Gamzu tells Ynet politicians ‘haven’t internalized the hardships’ of battling the pandemic and says he doesn’t understand the attacks on him over his support for Ukraine’s ban of Jewish pilgrims …read more Source:: Yedioth...
Outcry in Israel after Ukraine bars Jewish pilgrims to Uman
Ukrainian decision to bar foreign visitors into the country during September – coinciding with Rosh Hashannah – draws backlash in Israel. …read more Source:: Arutz...
Russia detains serviceman for allegedly passing state secrets to Ukraine
…read more Source:: The Jerusalem...
Ukraine bans entry of foreigners, blocking visitors to Uman
Ukrainian government issues temporary ban on the entry of foreigners into the country ahead of Rosh Hashannah and the annual Uman pilgrimage …read more Source:: Arutz...
Ukraine gov’t temporarily bans foreign entry ahead of Rosh Hashanah
…read more Source:: The Jerusalem...
Ukraine to restrict Jewish pilgrimage in response to Israel plea
The Mayor of Uman Oleksandr Tsebriy said last week that if necessary, he would set up roadblocks to ensure that “outsiders” not enter the city though sources in Israel estimate 1,500 already at pilgrimage site …read more Source:: Yedioth...
Ukraine restricts Jewish entry to Uman at Israel’s request
Ukraine, Israel agree to limit annual pilgrimage to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in light of coronavirus risks. …read more Source:: Arutz...
