Tag Archives: Uman

Israeli EMS Organization United Hatzalah, Distributing Hundreds of Electrical Generators To Orphanages, Schools, Medical Clinics, and Families In Need, Across Ukraine

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Elias Romano

As Ukraine is being wracked with sub-zero temperatures, snow, and with the persistent shortage of electricity caused by the continuation of the war, numerous establishments such as schools, orphanages, and medical clinics have requested assistance in coping with the extremely … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Teams Preparing in Uman For Arrival of Rosh Hashanah Pilgrims

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Elias Romano

United Hatzalah volunteers have been increasing activity in Uman ahead of the Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year’s) holiday. The town is a popular pilgrimage site during the holiday as many people go to visit the gravesite of Rabbi Nachman of … Continue reading →

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Ukrainian Refugees Train To Become EMTs in Israel

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Elias Romano

Ten members of Uman’s Breslov community who fled to Israel at the onset of the war trained to become EMTs with United Hatzalah in hopes of returning to Ukraine and assist their community.  On Thursday last week, a very special … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Treats 3,000 people over yom Kippur

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Raphael Poch

United Hatzalah volunteers across Israel and Ukraine treated more than 3,000 people on Yom Kippur. Emergency calls included fainting, weakness, low blood sugar and several people losing consciousness due to the fast as well as hundreds of bicycle injuries and … Continue reading →

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1,600 People Treated For Medical Emergencies in Uman Over Rosh Hashanah

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Raphael Poch

Over the course of Rosh Hashanah in the city of Uman, Ukraine, more than 1,600 people received emergency medical treatment by United Hatzalah volunteers who were stationed in and around the city to provide first aid care for the tens … Continue reading →

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Arab EMTs Join Medical Team in Uman

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Raphael Poch

What brings an Israeli Arab to Uman for Rosh Hashanah? Ayman Ibrahim, an Israeli Arab from Abu Gosh went to Uman for the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. He was asked to be part of a special team of volunteers … Continue reading →

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Kiev and Israel Prepare For Uman

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Raphael Poch

On Monday, a preparatory meeting took place in the Israeli consulate in Kiev ahead of the annual mass pilgrimage of Jews to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.  Organizers expect that the annual pilgrimage to the gravesite of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, … Continue reading →

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Will Measels Tarnish Rosh Hashana In Uman This Year Again

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Raphael Poch

 Last winter a drastic increase in measles cases was documented both in Israel and the United States. According to information that was received by the Health Ministries in both Israel and the United States the disease was spread by those … Continue reading →

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Israeli Delegation of Emergency Services Meet With Ukranian Government to Discuss Preparations For Rosh Hashanah Pilgrimage to Uman –

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Raphael Poch

In preparation for the tens of thousands of Jewish visitors who will be heading to Uman, Ukraine this year for Rosh Hashanah, an Israeli delegation of representatives from emergency services met with representatives of the Ukrainian government. High ranking Ukrainian … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Opens New Chapter In Kiev, Inaugurates Ambulance In Uman

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Raphael Poch

A moving ceremony took place on Sunday night in the central Chabad house of Kiev in Ukraine. 20 new volunteer EMTs graduated from their lengthy training program and will now be joining United Hatzalah’s worldwide network of EMS volunteers. The … Continue reading →

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