Alexander Hasidim Recite Penitential Prayers Ahead of High Holidays
Thousands of Hasidim from the Alexander dynasty gathered in Bnei Brak on Sunday, September 7, 2026, to recite the "Selichot" prayers. This annual event, held in the days leading up to the High Holidays, is a significant tradition for the community.
The prayers were led by Rabbi Yitzchak Yehoshua HaCohen, the Rebbe of Alexander, who addressed the assembled crowd. The gathering took place at the dynasty's central synagogue, drawing followers from across Israel.
The Selichot prayers are a series of supplications and confessions recited to seek divine forgiveness before the Jewish New Year and Yom Kippur. The Alexander Hasidic sect is known for its adherence to tradition and its vibrant community life.
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