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Western Wall Prepares for Sukkot with Double Priestly Blessing Ceremonies
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By משה ויסברג
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 4 hours ago
What happened
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation is preparing for hundreds of thousands of visitors during Sukkot, including three central sukkahs and enhanced security. Two Priestly Blessing ceremonies are scheduled for October 9 and 12, with special attendees including Hamas captivity survivors and injured IDF soldiers.
- 01Western Wall prepares for hundreds of thousands of Sukkot visitors.
- 02Two Priestly Blessing ceremonies scheduled for October 9 and 12.
- 03Hamas captivity survivors and injured soldiers to attend blessings.
- 04Three central sukkahs erected for worshippers.
- 05Traditional Simchat Torah Hakafot ceremony to be held.
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