Jews converge in Ukraine's Uman for 2023 Rosh Hashanah

UMAN, UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 15: Hasidic Jews gather to celebrate event for 2023 Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, at the burial site of Nachman in Uman, Ukraine on September 15, 2023. An estimated 40,000 Hasidic pilgrims are expected to make the journey to Uman to participate in the festivities. This event is spiritually significant due to Rabbi Nachman's teachings and is believed to bring blessings for the new year. It also fosters unity among Hasidic Jews, drawing people from various backgrounds. Tradition, dating back to the 19th century, combines religious devotion. The burial site of Rabbi Nachman is a place of religious significance for Hasidic Jews, particularly during Rosh Hashanah. While it is mostly a destination for pilgrims and worshippers, it is also visited by visitors, including tourists. (Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)