Breslov

An inter-ministerial committee has published findings on minor marriages in Yavniel, revealing 95 births to minors since 2000 within the Breslov community, sparking calls for strict government action.

An investigative report explores the Breslov Hasidic movement, focusing on the Yavniel community led by the late Rabbi Eliezer Shlomo Schick, allegations of cult-like practices, child marriages, and its unique appeal to penitents and troubled souls.

Dozens of deserters have already been arrested while attempting to travel to Uman. An emerging initiative suggests that hundreds of Breslov Hasidim will arrive simultaneously to force the army to choose between mass arrests and releasing them. The goal is to break the “siege” at Ben Gurion Airport.

Following the coronavirus and the war in Ukraine, the 'refuseniks' crisis means many young people cannot fly to the grave of Rabbi Nachman in Uman for fear of being arrested. This year, hundreds of Breslov Hasidim plan to hold Rosh Hashanah at the Adama VeShamayim farm in the moshav of Yavne'el — 'With the same prayers, the same sermons, and the same atmosphere, only with more experiences,'...

Tens of thousands of Breslov Hasidim are preparing for Rosh Hashanah in Uman in the shadow of the war: the movement's leaders sent a thank-you letter to President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian authorities for their assistance, alongside heavy concerns regarding the security and logistical situation.

The Jerusalem District Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against a 62-year-old Jerusalem resident for indecent acts against minors. The charges include abuse committed during synagogue prayers and on a bus trip to Uman.