He went to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with a fake passport: border guards detained a Hasid.

The border guards of the Mukachevo detachment discovered a citizen of Israel who was trying to enter Ukraine with a fake passport. This was reported by the Western Regional Administration of the State Border Service.

It was not just a replacement, the foreigner glued his own photo over someone else's, which he cut out in advance along the contour, to put it mildly, unevenly

In addition, the Israeli had another fake passport with a expired validity period. The border guards refused the foreigner entry to the territory of Ukraine.

Recall that as of the morning of Wednesday, October 2, more than 30 thousand pilgrims arrived in Uman, Cherkasy region, for the celebration of Rosh Hashanah.

By the way, since September 23, enhanced security measures have been introduced in Uman in connection with the pilgrimage of Hasidim during the celebration of Rosh Hashanah.

The tradition of Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman

As is known, Uman becomes a place of pilgrimage for Hasidim every year, who come to the grave of Tzadik Nachman, the founder of Breslov Hasidism. The tradition of gathering here has existed since the late 18th century and attracts pilgrims from all over the world every year, primarily from Israel, the USA, and Europe.

Rosh Hashanah, which will begin on October 2 at sunset, is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar. The celebration includes prayers, a ritual meal, and special traditions, among which are the sound of the shofar (a ritual ram's horn), the consumption of apples with honey as a symbol of a sweet new year, and prayers by bodies of water for the atonement of sins.

The culminating moment for Hasidim in Uman is the prayer at the grave of Tzadik Nachman, where it is believed that their prayers have special power. The celebration lasts several days and is accompanied by both religious rituals and festivities, as Rosh Hashanah symbolizes a new beginning and hope for blessings in the coming year.

Local authorities and law enforcement agencies ensure safety and coordinate actions to make the celebrations safe for all participants and the local population.