Tens of Thousands Gather for Penitential Prayers at Western Wall
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Around 100,000 people attended penitential prayers at Jerusalem's Western Wall on Thursday night. The event, broadcast on large screens due to overcrowding, included prayers for the wounded and for national unity. A final service is planned for Saturday night.
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- 100,000 people attended penitential prayers at the Western Wall.
- Prayers were offered for the wounded and for national unity.
- The event was broadcast on large screens due to overcrowding.
- A final service is scheduled for Saturday night.
- The public is urged to arrive early and follow instructions.
Approximately 100,000 people participated in central penitential prayers held Thursday night in the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem. Prayers were offered for the recovery of the wounded, as well as for peace, security, and unity for the people of Israel.
Due to the large crowd and the inability to admit more worshippers to the plaza, the event was broadcast live on giant screens placed at Jaffa Gate and on the walls of the Old City.
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation announced that preparations are complete for the final central penitential prayer service of the year, scheduled for Saturday night. The service will commence at midnight with the recitation of the annulment of vows and curses.
With hundreds of thousands expected, the Foundation urged the public to arrive early, obey police instructions, and follow the directions of stewards.
