IDF Soldiers Pray at Western Wall Before Selichot Services
IDF soldiers were seen at the Western Wall in Jerusalem shortly before the start of the Selichot (penitential prayers) services. The Western Wall Heritage Foundation shared a video of the soldiers, accompanied by the Hebrew phrase "Serve the Lord with gladness." The footage captures a moment of spiritual reflection for the soldiers ahead of the High Holy Days.
The Selichot services mark the beginning of the period of repentance leading up to Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. This tradition is observed by many Jewish people, and the presence of soldiers at the holy site highlights the blend of military service and religious observance in Israel.
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