Embassy in Jerusalem recommends that pilgrims who ignore advice make a will before they leave, and arrange a contingency plan not including US assistance

But 1,000 pilgrims have already arrived, thousands more expected; some Israelis shrug off war dangers, saying it's no different from home

Ukrainian leader also seeks 'practical assistance' for war effort; Lapid highlights support for war-torn nation, warns again against visiting Uman for Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage

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

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

Political correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn on a new political party; military correspondent Emanuel Fabian on the IDF's Hamas 'big reveals'; Lazar Berman on refugees in Uman

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

Ambassador Michael Brodsky says Israel will not be able to provide those who get into trouble with consular services; says plans in works to bring wounded soldiers to Israel