The Israeli High Court of Justice has ruled to end the longstanding exemption of Haredi men from the mandatory military draft, sparking uncertainty about the government's response and the implementation of the new policy.

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.