Thursday, September 4, 2008

New Flights to Benefit Pilgrims to Uman

New Flights to Benefit Pilgrims to Uman

Vinnitza, Ukraine � A recent development in the city of Vinnitza may produce some real benefits for visitors making a pilgrimage to Uman. As explained by Chief Rabbi of Vinnitza Shaul Horowitz, a Lubavitch emissary serving in the region, the ?Gavrishovka� airport in Vinnitza is being re-opened by the local government. Once renovations to the runway are completed, it will have the capacity to receive aircraft.

This is good news, particularly for Breslov Chassidim, who traditionally embark on pilgrimages to Uman, especially at Rosh Hashanah. While this question was raised with local authorities previously on numerous occasions, it is only this year that this project is actually attainable, with the flight route Tel Aviv-Vinnitza being scheduled.

Such a development is noteworthy, since it significantly lightens the load on those making the pilgrimage to Uman. Vinnitza is located between several places that are sacred for Chassidic Jews. It is 90 km from Mezhibozh, 80 km from Berdichev, and 160 from Uman. In addition to this, Vinnitza is situated rather close to Breslov, separated by a small distance of 30 km.

(Source: FJC)

http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/article.php?p=23036


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