The Ukrainian ambassador to Moldova promised today (Wednesday) that his country will not prevent Jews from entering the Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Shabbat Square reported for the first time.
The ambassador in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, made the remarks when he attended a meeting to summarize the preparations and ways for tens of thousands of Breslav followers to Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah. The meeting was held at the initiative of Rabbi Pinchas Salzman, Rabbi of Moldova, who has his in-depth knowledge of the Moldovan and Ukrainian security bodies.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from the US Embassy, the Ukrainian Deputy Ambassador to Moldova, the chairman of the Breslav Union, representatives of the Rescue Union in Uman and the logistics headquarters, representatives of the Moldovan airlines Air Moldova and Hi-Sky, and representatives of immigration authorities and security forces at Moldova’s borders.
At the meeting, Rabbi Salzman presented the outline, according to which the followers who come to Uman for Rosh Hashanah will land in Moldova. The reason behind the proposal is the relative proximity to the artist and the long border between Ukraine and Moldova. Rabbi Salzman explained to the participants the great importance and desire to come and celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Uman.
The participants in the meeting responded to the request. The Deputy Ambassador of Ukraine to Moldova made it clear to the representatives of the Breslav Hasidim that his country would not prevent the entry of the Breslav followers, and that no change in policy was currently planned.
The ambassador added and promised that he would help the followers who would come to Uman. The American diplomats also expressed their willingness to help in order to solve the bureaucratic problems and to help with the security challenges that are expected in light of the tense situation in the region. Representatives of the Rescue Union also presented their preparations for the arrival of Breslav’s followers on Rosh Hashanah.
During the meeting, it was agreed that a common intelligence point with information in Hebrew would be operated for the benefit of the landers, and a hospitality complex would be opened near Moldova International Airport in Chisinau, and even at the border crossings.
Rabbi Salzman summed up the meeting by saying: “The current round table, which brings together all the relevant factors, is the first meeting in a series of meetings designed to ensure the safety and well-being of Breslav followers coming to Uman on Rosh Hashanah through Moldova. Drinking, accommodation and transportation. “