President Herzog Leads Thousands in Penitential Prayers at Western Wall
Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem overnight for Selichot prayers, a service of penitential supplications held in the days leading up to Rosh Hashanah. President Isaac Herzog attended the event and addressed the crowd, calling for increased "love of Israel" and a decrease in "baseless hatred" among the Jewish people.
The annual Selichot service at the Western Wall is a significant religious and communal gathering, drawing large numbers of worshippers seeking spiritual reflection and atonement. President Herzog's participation underscores the symbolic importance of the site and the national mood during this period of introspection.
During his remarks, the president emphasized the need for unity and mutual respect within Israeli society. His plea for less "baseless hatred" resonated with the themes of repentance and reconciliation central to the Selichot period. The event proceeded without reported incident, with attendees engaging in prayer and communal reflection.
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