Rabbi Nachum Nussbacher Explains Significance of Reading Jonah on Shabbat Shuva

Rabbi Nachum Nussbacher, a leading figure at the Sha'ar HaTalmud yeshiva, discussed the custom of reading the Book of Jonah on Shabbat Shuva, the Sabbath of Return, in a segment for 'Kikar HaShabbat's' 'A Minute from the Beit Hora'a' segment. The reading of Jonah is considered to carry a strong message for this particular Shabbat, which falls between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, a period of introspection and repentance.

The segment, based on the rulings of Rabbi Amram Fried, delves into the reasons behind this tradition. While the article doesn't detail the specific reasons, it emphasizes the powerful spiritual message conveyed by the story of Jonah during this penitential season.

Separately, the article mentions a large Selichot (penitential prayers) service held at the Western Wall, attended by approximately 100,000 people. This event included survivors of captivity and broadcasts to the Hostages Square, highlighting the ongoing national focus on the hostages held by Hamas.