Housing for Hasidim rent in Uman — prices and impressive photos
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Thousands of Hasidic believers have arrived in the city of Uman, Cherkasy region, to visit the Tzadik Nachman's grave. The city's residents have arranged accommodation for the pilgrims in advance.
A correspondent of Novyny.LIVE visited the scene.
How Hasidim live in Uman
Thousands of Hasidim have arrived in Uman. The city's residents have shown their Ukrainian hospitality and prepared places for overnight stays, allowing pilgrims to rest after a busy day.
The accommodations for the Hasidim come with all the necessary amenities, although the conditions are quite Spartan. The pilgrims sleep in bunk beds and mostly stay in groups of 10–12 people.
At the same time, they have to share a single kitchen and bathroom.
For their accommodation the pilgrims pay an average of $250.
Hasidim in Uman
As of now, about 31 thousand Hasidim have arrived in Uman to celebrate the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The city is implementing corresponding security measures.
"All security measures are the same as last year. The new addition is the installation of introspection devices, where every pilgrim arriving undergoes screening. The police can see everything they bring. Anything prohibited is discarded and disposed of accordingly," Deputy Mayor Oleh Hanich said.
Moreover, Hanich stated that he is currently unaware if Israel has provided any assistance to the city during Rosh Hashanah. Meanwhile, Uman spends around UAH 2 million to maintain the pilgrimage zone for Rosh Hashanah.
It is worth noting that information has emerged online regarding the financial impact of the Jewish New Year on Uman, and the prices in the city during the Rosh Hashanah celebrations.
Last year, over 30 thousand Hasidim visited Uman for the Rosh Hashanah celebrations.
