How many Israeli Jews have ever been to Uman - the number will surprise you

According to a survey, only 8% of Israeli Jews over 18 have ever visited the grave of Rabbi Nachman in Uman. Among those who have been, 28.5% went once, 49% once every few years, and 22.5% annually. 59% visited the city not on Rosh Hashanah. Haredim (19% within the group) and Mizrahi Jews (13%) travel more often. Men (9%) slightly more than women (7%). Young people aged 18–44 (10%) more than older ones (6%). Israelis with below-average income (12%) more than affluent ones (6%).

A new survey conducted among Israeli Jews has shown that only 8% of respondents aged 18 and over have ever visited the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in the Ukrainian city of Uman. The survey data breaks the stereotype that all pilgrims go exclusively for Rosh Hashanah: 59% visited the city at other times of the year. Among those who have been to Uman, 28.5% went only once, 49% go once every few years, and 22.5% go annually or more often. Analysis by population group shows that Haredim (19% within the group) and Mizrahi Israelis (13%) visit Uman more often than others. Among secular Israelis, this figure is only 4%. Men travel slightly more often than women (9% vs. 7%), with 55% of male pilgrims choosing Rosh Hashanah for their trip, while among women only 23% do so. Young Israelis (18–44) visit Uman more often (10%) than people over 45 (6%). Income level also matters: among Israelis with below-average income, 12% have been to Uman, with average income — 9%, and with above-average income — only 6%.