The grave of Tzadik Nachman in Uman received the status of a monument of national significance — decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine + history of the place
On July 2, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine decided to grant the burial site of Tzadik Rabbi Nachman in the city of Uman the status of a site of national significance. This decision enhances the protection of the holy site and highlights its unique value for both Ukrainian and Jewish cultural and spiritual heritage.
This was reported by the government representative in the Verkhovna Rada, Taras Melnychuk.
"The category of the local landmark 'Prominent Site — the Tomb of Tzadik Nachman', located at Hryhorii Kosynka Street 1, Uman, Cherkasy region, has been changed to a national landmark under the category of history."
The tomb of Tzadik Rabbi Nachman is the central pilgrimage site for Breslov Hasidim, especially during Rosh Hashanah. In 2025, the Jewish New Year falls on October 2–4, and tens of thousands of pilgrims from Israel and other countries are expected to arrive.
The History of Rabbi Nachman's Grave in Uman: From Neglect to a National Symbol
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810) was the grandson of the Baal Shem Tov and founder of Breslov Hasidism, one of the deepest and most influential spiritual paths in Jewish tradition. During the final months of his life…
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