The tens of thousands who will be leaving Eretz Yisrael ahead of Rosh Hashanah began making their way to Ben-Gurion International Airport on Sunday morning (26 Elul), and the congestion was evident, especially flights to Kiev, impacting Breslov Chassidim. Organizers in Uman report that expect upwards of 35,000 mispallalim this year, many coming from Eretz Yisrael.
YWN-Israel visited Ben-Gurion on Sunday morning and Terminal 3 was abuzz with Yidden heading to both Uman and 770. Many Chabadnikim were seen heading for El Al, but the main focus was on the other side of the top floor of the terminal, where an entire area was designated for flights to Kiev. There were chareidi floor monitors in tan jackets on hand, hired to maintain order and deal with those heading to Uman, to keep them organized, assist them in finding minyanim and other needs.
But all of that was not the cause – airport workers, baggage handlers in particular, decided to hold a one-hour strike. The backlog created in that hour has ramifications for hours to come. The exact cause for the walk out remains unclear.
The Breslov chassidim appeared unfazed, confident they would reach their destination in time for yomtov.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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and other needs = asking for “tzeddoka” to enable them to pay for their excursion.
Popa wants to go.
Maybe popa will go next year?
Of course, they could all just stay home and actually spend Rosh Hashana with their families. What a novel idea!
As far as Yidden heading to 770 NY for Yom Tov, (as opposed to the time that the Rebbe was still alive), these Yidden are mainly Bochrim (and girls) coming to NY. Very few heads of household come. They do stay home with their families.
Of the 2-3 thousand guest, maybe 100 of them are Yungeleit (not affiliated with Yeshvos).