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Annual Selichot Service Draws Hundreds in Jerusalem
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By Israel National News
First reported by Arutz Sheva · 3 hours ago
What happened
Hundreds attended the annual Selichot service led by Yitzhak Meir at the Jerusalem Convention Center on Saturday night. The event marked the start of the Selichot period, preparing worshippers for the High Holy Days with prayer and song.
- 01Annual Selichot service held at Jerusalem Convention Center.
- 02Singer Yitzhak Meir led hundreds of worshippers.
- 03Event prepares attendees for High Holy Days.
- 04Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion attended the gathering.
- 05Organized by Jerusalem Municipality's Department for Jewish Heritage.
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