Amid the turmoil at the borders between Ukraine and Romania, which has left numerous Breslover Chassidim stranded and unable to return to Israel, community representatives have reached out to Interior Minister Moshe Arbel of Shas for help.
In their appeal, the Chassidim highlighted the disarray and overcrowding that travelers have encountered while trying to return home after their Rosh Hashanah visit to Uman, Ukraine.
In response to one of their pleas, Arbel indicated that he is unable to provide assistance, stating, “Israel is at war.” He elaborated, saying, “We are at war right now, and there was a travel warning. Whoever decided to travel anyway should take into account the risks which come with it.”
“I am sorry. I do not have any way to help,” he expressed regretfully. The government had previously issued explicit warnings to Israeli citizens advising against travel to Uman for the Yomim Tovim this year.
Community sources report that many individuals are compelled to wait in harsh weather conditions without adequate shelter.
A senior official in United Breslov explained the situation further: “The Ukrainians have created an electronic line and they only accept those who booked an appointment ahead of time. And sometimes there are no open appointments for the border for many hours ahead. It creates insane chaos.”
{Matzav.com Israel}
yehoreg vaal yavor
you must go to uman
The Ukrainians have instituted this system a while back to prevent draft dodgers from escaping.
It’s sad to have to agree. They didn’t care to think then. They were warned. I feel terrible for them but they did bring this upon themselves.
This guy thinks he can govern if you were elected you need to serve your constituents needs and not be power hungry!
you cant be an oiber chacham and ignore the people in charge and expect them to waste political capital afterwards to save you
Jews ALWAYS knew that living near Arab villages in Israel is dangerous and they were warned about it. Indeed, most people wouldn’t live there. But wouldn’t you help them out when terrorist neighbors attack or you would just fold your hands saying you had plenty of warnings but you wanted to be oiber chachomim?