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Tens of Thousands Gather for Annual Priestly Blessing at Western Wall

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Tens of thousands of worshippers gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem for the annual Priestly Blessing ceremony during Sukkot. The event, split over two days this year, included prayers for soldiers and national unity, with notable participation from former hostages and wounded soldiers.

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  • Tens of thousands attended the annual Priestly Blessing at Jerusalem's Western Wall.
  • The ceremony is part of the Sukkot holiday celebrations.
  • Former hostages and wounded soldiers were among the attendees.
  • The event is split over two days to allow wider participation.
  • Prayers were offered for IDF soldiers and national unity.

Israel National News publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Israel National News’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

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