Despite warnings from the U.S., Israeli, and Ukrainian governments about the dangerous conditions due to an ongoing war, tens of thousands of Jewish men and boys are expected to travel to Uman, Ukraine, for the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to honor Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.

Despite warnings from the U.S., Israeli, and Ukrainian governments about the dangers of traveling to Uman, Ukraine for the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage, tens of thousands of Jewish men and boys are expected to make the trip to pay tribute to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.

The author questions the practice of Jewish pilgrimages to the Ukrainian village of Uman during the holiest time of the year, arguing that it detracts from the main focus of repentance and prayer to God.

The article discusses the pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine, the burial place of Rebbe Nachman, founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement.

The discussion in this text revolves around the question of whether the remains of Reb Nachman should be brought from his grave in Uman to Eretz Yisrael.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the focus is on Ukraine.

The author explores the concept of teshuvah (repentance) and its relationship to physical journeys and escape from one's surroundings.

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the presence of the Baal Shem Tov (Besht) in Mezhibozh, exploring if the Besht faced opposition upon moving there and examining available historical documentation on this.

In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss several key topics.