Israeli police officers have arrived in Uman to reinforce security during Rosh Hashanah. PHOTOS Israeli police officers have arrived in Uman, where they will work alongside their Ukrainian colleagues to maintain public order and ensure safety in the area where the Bratslav Hasidim live and gather for their pilgrimage during the Jewish New Year celebrations. 30 002 118 Previously in trend: Rosh Hashana celebration
About 45,000 Hasidim have already arrived in Uman for Rosh Hashanah: another 5,000 expected. VIDEO Around 45,000 Hasidic pilgrims have already gathered in Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. This year's number of pilgrims is the highest in recent years, and around 50,000 pilgrims are expected in the city overall. 4 194 37 Previously in trend: Rosh Hashana celebration
Hours-long queues formed in Shehyni due to influx of almost 17,000 Hasidim traveling to Uman Nearly 17,000 Hasidic pilgrims have already arrived in Ukraine ahead of the Rosh Hashanah celebrations in Uman. At the Ukrainian-Polish border in Shehyni, lines have formed due to the increased flow of travelers, and people have to wait several hours to clear customs. 4 131 35 Previously in trend: Rosh Hashana celebration