Rosh Hashana In Uman, Ukraine

Rosh Hashana In Uman
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Rejoicing
A young Hasidic Jewish boy dances by a lake during 2010 prayers. While men and boys of all ages make the pilgrimage to Uman, there are almost no women present at the gathering. The town also changes to accommodate the pilgrims; Ukranian officials provide military police to protect the gatherings, and many residents rent their apartments and houses to pilgrims during the celebrations.

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