The Jewish calendar consists of four annual cycles, each beginning at a different time. Rosh Hashanah is the main Jewish New Year, which is celebrated with a family holiday associated with the beginning of the world and humanity. Hasidim come to the city of Uman for this holiday, which is a day of prayer and repentance, important for the entire Jewish people.
On Rosh Hashanah, the year changes its ordinal number and the new year begins. It is a time of prayer and reflection on the past year and the future. Hasidim visit the grave of Tzaddik Nachman, the founder of Hasidism, who wanted to be buried in Uman and called on his followers to visit his grave every year on this holiday.
Traditionally, during Rosh Hashanah, the shofar, a ram's horn, is blown, which makes a special sound that symbolizes anxiety and encourages reflection and repentance. On this day, Jews eat a lot of sweets to ensure a sweet year, and avoid sour and bitter foods to avoid sorrow.
Hasidim from all over the world are coming to Uman for the holiday to honor the memory of Tzaddik Nachman and celebrate Rosh Hashanah together. It became known that in 2024, on October 2, Jews will celebrate the year 5785 of the creation of the world by God. The holiday of Rosh Hashanah is an important event for both the religious and cultural heritage of the Jewish people.