Over 150,000 Attend Penitential Prayers at Western Wall

By מערכת חמ״ל

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 21 hours ago

What happened

Over 150,000 people attended Selichot, penitential prayers, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem overnight. The event marked a significant gathering for the High Holy Days rituals.

• 01Over 150,000 people attended prayers at the Western Wall.
• 02The event took place overnight for Selichot.
• 03Selichot are penitential prayers for the High Holy Days.
• 04The Western Wall is in Jerusalem.

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HamalCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

Over 150,000 Attend Penitential Prayers at Western Wall

VestyUnrated · Russian11 hours ago

Israel's Nation Prays at Western Wall Ahead of Yom Kippur

KipaRight · Hebrew11 hours ago

Tens of Thousands Attend Yom Kippur Eve Prayers at Western Wall

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew12 hours ago

150,000 Pray at Western Wall for Final Yom Kippur Service

0404Right · Hebrew19 hours ago

Thousands Gather at Western Wall for Final Selichot Prayers Before Yom Kippur

MakoCenter · Hebrew19 hours ago

Tens of Thousands Gather at Western Wall for Final Selichot Prayers Before Yom Kippur

N12Center · Hebrew19 hours ago

Tens of Thousands Gather at Western Wall for Final Selichot Prayers Before Yom Kippur

HamalCenter · Hebrew19 hours ago

Final Selichot Service Held at Western Wall Before Yom Kippur

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew19 hours ago

Tens of Thousands Gather at Western Wall for Final Selichot Prayers

YnetCenter · Hebrew19 hours ago

Tens of Thousands Attend Final Selichot Prayers at Western Wall Before Yom Kippur

Israel National NewsRight · English19 hours ago

Thousands Attend Selichot Prayers at Western Wall Before Yom Kippur

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew21 hours ago

Mass Selichot Prayers at Western Wall Expected to Draw Tens of Thousands

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew21 hours ago

Mass Selichot Prayer at Western Wall Tonight; Public Transport Enhanced

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