Mass Selichot Prayers at Western Wall Expected to Draw Tens of Thousands
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall on Thursday night. Public transportation will run all night, and free parking will be provided to accommodate the large gathering.
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- Tens of thousands expected at Western Wall Selichot prayers.
- Public transportation to operate all night.
- Free 'Park and Ride' lots available for attendees.
Tens of thousands of worshippers are expected to attend the central Selichot (penitential prayers) service at the Western Wall plaza on Thursday night. In anticipation of the large crowds, public transportation, including bus lines and the light rail, will operate throughout the night. Free 'Park and Ride' parking lots will be available for attendees.
The Selichot services are a significant tradition in the period leading up to Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. The Western Wall is the holiest site in Judaism and a focal point for prayer and pilgrimage, especially during the High Holy Days.
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