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Breslov Union Unveils $2 Million Overhaul of Rabbi Nachman’s Uman Gravesite, Work Targeted for Winter 5786

Organizers say Ukraine’s recent heritage designation will bolster security and government oversight.

Overview

  • The project covers roughly 1,800 square meters to reconfigure the complex and ease longstanding overcrowding.
  • A permanent women’s section will replace a temporary setup that has been in use for more than two decades.
  • Plans include three prayer halls for Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and flexible use, a dedicated dance hall, and architectural solutions for Kohanim.
  • The Breslov Union is launching a public fundraising drive, citing over $800,000 in yearly upkeep and more than $350,000 in Rosh Hashanah preparations.
  • Construction has not begun, with work slated to start this winter and the goal of accommodating large crowds year-round.