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Rabbis to Perform Rare Ritual to Announce Curses Lifted Before Yom Kippur

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By יואל סילבר

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 17 hours ago

What happened

A rare ritual to annul curses before Yom Kippur will be led by prominent rabbis, aiming to remove spiritual blockages for participants who donate to the Vaad Harabanim organization.

  • 01Rabbis will perform a rare curse annulment ritual before Yom Kippur.
  • 02The ritual aims to remove spiritual blockages hindering prayers.
  • 03Curses are believed to stem from angry words or ill wishes.
  • 04Donors to Vaad Harabanim can have their curses annulled.
  • 05The ceremony involves a formal declaration of curses being voided.

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OrganizationsVaad Harabanim

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

JDNRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Rabbis to Perform Rare Ritual to Announce Curses Lifted Before Yom Kippur
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew17 hours ago
Top Rabbis to Lead Rare Ceremony Nullifying Curses Before Yom Kippur

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