Thousands Pray at Western Wall for Flight Safety, Sukkot Blessings
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- Tens of thousands prayed at the Western Wall for Sukkot.
- A thanksgiving prayer was held for passengers from a Dubai flight.
- The Western Wall Rabbi led prayers for soldiers and unity.
- Nearly one million people visited the Western Wall during Sukkot.
- Preparations are underway for the "Hakafot Shniyot" ceremony.
Tens of thousands of worshippers gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Thursday for the traditional Sukkot priestly blessing ceremony. Alongside the regular prayers, a special thanksgiving service was held to celebrate the safe landing of passengers on a flight from Dubai.
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, the Rabbi of the Western Wall, led the prayers, expressing gratitude for the miraculous events of the previous evening. He urged the public to continue praying for the safety and success of IDF soldiers and security forces, and for unity among the Jewish people.
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation reported that nearly one million worshippers and visitors have passed through the plaza since the beginning of Sukkot, fulfilling the pilgrimage commandment. Attendees included rabbis, public figures, many foreign tourists, and Holocaust survivors and bereaved families who participated in the priestly blessing.
The foundation is preparing for the "Hakafot Shniyot" ceremony on Saturday night, marking the end of Sukkot. The event will feature singer Eli Cohen and musical accompaniment, with special prayers of praise and thanksgiving dedicated to recent miracles.
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