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Over 140,000 Pilgrims Visit Rabbi Chaim Ben Attar's Tomb on Hilula at Mount of Olives
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 day ago
What happened
Over 140,000 worshippers visited Rabbi Chaim ben Attar's tomb on the Mount of Olives during his annual Hilula, with extensive preparations ensuring safe and orderly access via public transportation. The event was praised as a major logistical success by religious and municipal officials.
- 01Over 140,000 pilgrims attended Rabbi Chaim ben Attar's Hilula at the Mount of Olives this week.
- 02Access to the tomb was allowed only by public transportation for safety reasons.
- 03Organizers expanded prayer areas and coordinated emergency and security services.
- 04The Ministry of Religious Services and Jerusalem Cemetery Council led extensive preparations.
- 05Officials called the event a major logistical success with smooth crowd and transport management.
- 06Pilgrims came from across Israel to pray, study, and light memorial candles at the site.
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