Thousands Pray at Western Wall for Flight Rescue, IDF Security
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
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- Thousands prayed at the Western Wall for a flight rescue and IDF security.
- The ceremony included thanksgiving for a Dubai flight rescue.
- Former hostages and families of fallen soldiers attended the prayers.
- Over one million people visited the Western Wall during Sukkot.
- Additional thanksgiving prayers will be held on October 3.
Tens of thousands gathered at the Western Wall on Thursday morning for a special prayer ceremony during the Sukkot holiday. Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovich, the Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites, led the prayers, which included psalms and thanksgiving for the miraculous rescue of passengers on a flight from Dubai. He urged attendees to thank God for the "miracles" and to continue praying for the safety and well-being of IDF soldiers, security forces, and for peace and unity among the Jewish people.
Among those present at the service were individuals released from Hamas captivity and families of fallen soldiers. The Western Wall Heritage Foundation reported that approximately one million people have visited the site since the start of Sukkot, including public figures, tourists, and residents from across Israel.
Traditional "Second Hakafot" processions with Torah scrolls and musicians will take place at the Western Wall on Saturday, October 3, following the Simchat Torah holiday. In light of recent events, these celebrations will also include prayers of thanksgiving.
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