At noon on September 22, Hasidim in Uman recited the Tikkun HaKlali prayer, attended by about 10,000 pilgrims. The Hasidim are also praying for peace in Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/ghR7uDljuG
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This prayer collection was composed by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, whose followers - the Breslover Hasidim - come to his grave. Hasidim from all over the world also recite Tikkun HaKlali at this time. About 31 thousand Hasidic pilgrims arrived in Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and are there safely and without incidents.
The Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah is celebrated in honor of the creation of the world and symbolizes the end of the past year and the beginning of a new one. This year, the holiday was celebrated from September 22 to 24, marking the beginning of the year 5785 in the Jewish calendar since the creation of the world.
To ensure safety during the Rosh Hashanah celebrations, the authorities of Uman set up checkpoints and video cameras around the pilgrimage area. Ukraine and Israel developed a joint security plan for the Hasidim who arrived in Uman for the celebration.
During the Rosh Hashanah celebrations in Uman, a mass prayer of Tikkun HaKlali took place, attended by thousands of Hasidim. The holiday symbolizes the beginning of the new year in the Jewish calendar and is important for the Jewish community. The authorities ensured the safety of pilgrims using checkpoints and video surveillance.