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Ukrainian Police Investigate British Man’s Death Near Uman

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 2:35 PM UTC · How we work

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Ukrainian Police Investigate

Ukrainian police are investigating the death of a 45-year-old British Jewish man found near Uman.
The local Jewish community suspects murder, though police have not confirmed a crime.
ZAKA International, led by Baruch Nidam, is arranging the body’s release for burial.
United Hatzalah deputy Aharon Ben Harush said Chassidim discovered the body early on Rosh Hashanah.

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Temple Israel Resumes

Temple Israel in West Bloomfield held its first Rosh Hashanah service since the March 12 truck attack.
Security upgrades added metal detectors, a no-bag rule, bollards, and a license-plate reader.
Director of security Danny Phillips, injured in the attack, was not fully recovered during the service.
Torah scrolls rescued after the attack were stored in a museum and ceremonially returned to the ark.

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Ukrainian Police Investigate

Ukrainian police are investigating the death of a 45-year-old British Jewish man found near Uman.
The local Jewish community suspects murder, though police have not confirmed a crime.
ZAKA International, led by Baruch Nidam, is arranging the body’s release for burial.
United Hatzalah deputy Aharon Ben Harush said Chassidim discovered the body early on Rosh Hashanah.

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