Over a Million Celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah at Western Wall
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- Over a million people visited the Western Wall during Sukkot and Simchat Torah.
- 10,000 celebrated the "Hakafot Sheniyot" ceremony at the Western Wall.
- This year's ceremony expressed gratitude for miracles on a Dubai flight.
The traditional "Hakafot Sheniyot" (second circuits) ceremony at the Western Wall plaza saw approximately 10,000 celebrants participate on the evening before the final day of Sukkot. This year's dancing and festivities were dedicated to expressing gratitude for miracles that occurred during a flight from Dubai. The event is part of the broader Sukkot and Simchat Torah celebrations, which drew over a million people to the Western Wall complex throughout the holiday period.
The large crowds underscore the Western Wall's significance as a central site for Jewish religious observance and national gatherings. The holiday period, encompassing Sukkot and Simchat Torah, is marked by widespread religious activities and communal prayer across Israel, with the Western Wall serving as a focal point for many.
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