Thousands Attend First Selichot Prayers at Hebron Yeshiva with Rabbi Yechiel Tuker
Thousands of students gathered at the Hebron Yeshiva in Jerusalem on Saturday night for the first Selichot prayers of the season. The service was led by Rabbi Yechiel Tuker, who officiated with the yeshiva's well-known prayer rite.
The event, documented in video footage, saw a large turnout of students participating in the penitential prayers, which mark the beginning of the High Holy Days period.
Hebron Yeshiva is a prominent religious institution, and its Selichot services are a significant annual event for its student body.
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