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According to information provided by the Uman Express transportation company, 4000 Israelis spent Shabbos Chanukah in Uman to be at the tziyun of Rav Nachman of Breslov ZT”L.

Head of United Hatzalah in Uman, Rav Hillel Cohen, reports that there were approximately 50 emergency calls for persons with injuries, many from falls due to the snow storm, leading to fractures in some cases.

Expecting many guests for Shabbos Chanukah, the United Hatzalah clinic was opened, situated in the Kloiz, near the tziyun of Rav Nachman. A doctor and a paramedic gave a boost to the regular crew of United Hatzalah EMTs who regularly man the clinic.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem/Photo Credit: Uman Express & Breslov Spokesperson)