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Culture14:36 · 28m ago

Tens of Thousands Attend Final Selichot Prayers Before Yom Kippur

By כיכר השבת, חזקי שטרןUpdated 21 minutes agoOngoing story · 11 updates
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Rishon LeZion Amphitheater just hours before Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, to participate in a deeply moving Selichot (penitential prayers) service. The event was led by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, known as 'The Genius Infant' (HaGaon HaYenuka), and was initiated and organized by Rabbi Yosef Deloya, a prominent figure in outreach and repentance.

The massive gathering took place on the eve of Yom Kippur, a day of fasting and atonement in Judaism. Attendees recited Selichot prayers and piyutim (liturgical poems) in an atmosphere of spiritual awakening and yearning for the holy day.

During the service, Rabbi Eliyahu led the congregation in prayer, with thousands joining him in a heartfelt and emotional experience. Following the prayers, Rabbi Eliyahu delivered words of encouragement and blessings, wishing all participants a good final sealing for the year ahead, filled with salvation, blessing, and success.

The event concluded with a profound sense of spiritual elevation and awakening, marking an unforgettable evening of prayer, unity, and acceptance of the yoke of Heaven.

Read the original at Kikar HaShabbat
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