Abstract
This article examines the annual pilgrimage of Breslov Hasidic Jewish men to the city of Uman, Ukraine, for Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) under emergency restrictions for three consecutive years (2020–2022). These restrictions first arose due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and were later extended due to the Russia-Ukraine war. The state of emergency under COVID-19 imposed entrance restrictions, which later evolved, under temporary military administration, into a suspension of civilian flights, limitations on entry into the country, and general movement restrictions. Nevertheless, these prohibitions did not deter the Hasidim; instead, they reinforced their commitment to the pilgrimage, viewing the obstacles as opportunities to demonstrate the strength of their faith.
| Translated title of the contribution | “The Rabbi’s Court Is a Refuge”: Precarious Masculinity and Overcoming Impediments on the Pilgrimage to Uman |
|---|---|
| Original language | Hebrew |
| Pages (from-to) | 175-196 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | סוציולוגיה ישראלית: כתב-עת לחקר החברה הישראלית |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2026 |
IHP Publications
- ihp
- Bratslav Hasidim
- Emergencies
- Jewish pilgrims and pilgrimages
- Liminality
- Masculinity
- Men
- Ultra-Orthodox Jews
- Umanʹ (Ukraine)
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