Prayer Event at Tomb of Rabbi Yonatan Ben Uziel Seeks Matches for Singles on 15th of Av

An emotional prayer gathering will take place on Wednesday, the 15th of Av, a day noted in Jewish tradition as especially auspicious for matchmaking. This day, mentioned in the Prophets and the Mishnah, is believed to open the gates of heaven for finding suitable matches for Jewish singles. The event will be held at the holy site in Amuka, at the tomb of the Tanna Rabbi Yonatan Ben Uziel, revered for his spiritual power and merit.

The site, known as Tel Talpiot, has long been a pilgrimage destination for those struggling to find matches, who come to pray fervently for divine assistance. Leading the prayers will be two prominent spiritual leaders of the generation, Rabbi Shimon Galai and Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Edelstein, whose heartfelt supplications are expected to open the heavens.

Rabbis are urging everyone to donate to the 'Kupat Ha'Ir' charity fund, which supports orphaned brides and grooms, with the goal of achieving a "proper match soon," corresponding numerically to the Hebrew year 5786 (Tashpa Vav). The rabbis emphasize that through the power of charity, the sanctity of Amuka, the special day of 15th Av, and the prayers of these righteous leaders, singles will merit to become engaged in the coming year.

At the conclusion of the prayer event, the rabbis will publicly recite the names of donors and pray for their swift and proper matches. Donors will also sign a special "Amuka Document" committing to ongoing support for needy families receiving aid from Kupat Ha'Ir. The document highlights the collective plea of thousands of young men and women awaiting a faithful home and divine salvation for their matches, especially those seeking second marriages.

The event underscores the longstanding tradition of praying at Amuka on the 15th of Av, invoking divine mercy to grant righteous, complete matches and blessings for future generations. Participants are encouraged to submit names for matchmaking through the provided channels.