Rabbis to Hold Special Prayer Ceremony for Singles on Yom Kippur Eve

A unique prayer ceremony, traditionally a closely guarded secret, will be opened to the public this year for individuals facing difficulties in finding a spouse. The initiative is spearheaded by prominent rabbis, including Rabbi Shimon Galai, Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Edelstein, Rabbi Chaim Pinchas Berman, Rabbi Y. A. Diner, and Rabbi Yitzchak Kolodetzky. These rabbis, known for dedicating significant time to praying for others, are aware of the deep distress experienced by those awaiting marriage.

This year, they have decided to revive a practice passed down from the late Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, who reportedly performed this ritual for years with his father-in-law, Rabbi Aryeh Levin. The ceremony aims to leverage the most sacred moments of the year, specifically the conclusion of Yom Kippur, before the Havdalah service. During this time, when individuals are considered purified and their prayers are especially potent, the rabbis will convene.

They will form a "rabbinical court" immediately after the fast concludes, while still in the spiritual atmosphere of Yom Kippur. In this setting, they will decree blessings for those awaiting marriage and will sign a "document of salvation" for each individual. The efficacy of this ritual is said to be amplified by the mitzvah of charity, as participants are encouraged to donate to a special fund managed by Kupat Ha'ir, which supports orphans, widows, and families of Torah scholars. The prayers of the participants themselves, offered with deep emotion, are also considered crucial.

The organizers urge those seeking a match not to miss this opportunity, emphasizing the sanctity of the moment and encouraging immediate donations to be included in the list for this special prayer. A link is provided for those wishing to join and submit names for the ceremony.