Hasidic Jews from around the world gathered in the Ukrainian city of Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Uman is a pilgrimage site and the burial place of Jewish spiritual leader Rebbe Nachman, a great grandson of the founder of Hasidism. (By RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service)
Hasidic Jews Celebrate New Year In Ukraine
An estimated 30,000 Hasidic Jews visited Uman.
With the city's rental apartments full of pilgrims, some had to camp out in tents.
Jews gather for prayers on Shabbat -- the Sabbath, the day when Jews refrain from work.
After the prayers Hasidic Jews take a stroll through the streets of Uman.
Local residents sell trinkets to pilgrims.
Young Hasidic Jews put a modern musical twist on traditional songs.
Street games in Uman.
Pilgrim gets a traditional trim.
Nonstop dancing dominates the New Year celebrations.
Jewish children play games and take part in a gift lottery.
Hasidic DJs keep the New Year beats coming.
Pushkin Street is the main place for pilgrims to gather.