Some 10,000 Jewish pilgrims expected to gather in the Ukrainian city for Rosh Hashanah holiday, flying in to neighboring countries before catching a bus across the border

Defense minister says over 1,000 terror operatives arrested or shot in recent months, amid uptick in violence in Palestinian cities

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, group says visits nearly doubled in past year; police gear up for tense holiday season

Cult leader required to leave NIS 650,000 in guarantees; permission for pilgrimage to Ukraine given despite severe government warning against travel to war-torn country

Foreign Ministry describes security situation in city as 'volatile,' says traveling there would pose an 'immediate risk to lives'

Rabbi Moshe Azman says he fears for safety of visitors amid recommendations from Kyiv and Jerusalem that Hasidim not make the annual Rosh Hashanah trip

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As Ukraine and Israel try to deter worshipers from Rosh Hashana trip, locals expect reduced turnout but for many to still show up -- and hope for better behavior

Hundreds of non-Jewish Ukrainians enjoy cholent and discover Shabbat in the city's kosher hotels, but Hasidic worshipers will arrive in weeks and officials don't have a solution

Iryna Pletnyova says worshipers' well-being is her responsibility, but residents say they hope Bratslav Hasidim and others will arrive