ISRAEL — Nearly one in twelve Jewish adults in Israel has visited the tziyun of Reb Nachman of Breslov in Uman at least once, according to newly released research offering a detailed look at the growing reach of the Ukrainian pilgrimage destination.

The Israel Democracy Institute found that 8% of Jewish Israelis aged 18 and older reported having visited Reb Nachman’s tziyun at some point in their lives. The findings are based on data collected in July and August from a representative sample of 1,002 Jewish adults.

The research also indicates that visits to Uman extend far beyond those who identify as Breslov Chassidim—or even the Chareidi community.

Among Israelis who have visited the tziyun, 42% identify as traditional, 26% as Chareidi, 21% as secular and 11% as national-religious, according to the study.

Looking at each group separately, 19% of Chareidi Israelis have visited Uman, compared with 16% of traditional-religious Israelis, 7% of national-religious Israelis and 4% of secular Israelis.

The study found an especially strong connection among Mizrahi Jews: 13% reported having visited Uman, compared with 5% of Ashkenazi Jews and 4% of Israelis of mixed ethnic background.

Another notable finding is that most Israeli visitors do not make their trip specifically for Rosh Hashanah. Some 59% of those who have visited Uman said they had never visited during Rosh Hashanah, while 41% had made at least one Rosh Hashanah visit.

The pilgrimage also appears particularly established among repeat visitors. Of Israelis who have been to Uman, 49% return once every few years, while another 22.5% visit at least annually, according to the new findings.

Researchers also found that younger Israelis are more likely to have made the journey: 10% of those ages 18–44 reported visiting Uman, compared with 6% of those 45 and older. Lower-income respondents were likewise more likely to have visited than those with higher incomes.

The findings were released as tens of thousands of Yidden converge on Uman for the annual Rosh Hashanah kibbutz. The institute notes that estimates generally place the annual Rosh Hashanah gathering at approximately 50,000 visitors.