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Tens of Thousands Join Selichot Prayers at Western Wall with Hostages' Survivors Present
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 5 hours ago
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Around 50,000 people, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and captivity survivors, attended Selichot prayers at the Western Wall on August 20, praying for IDF soldiers' safety and national unity. Over 150,000 have participated in recent Selichot events, with more planned and live broadcasts scheduled.
- 01About 50,000 worshippers attended the second major Selichot event at the Western Wall on August 20.
- 02Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch led prayers for IDF soldiers' safety and national security.
- 03Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and captivity survivors Bar Kupershtein and Agam Berger participated.
- 04Over 150,000 people have joined Selichot prayers at the Western Wall since early Elul.
- 05The next central Selichot event is scheduled for August 22 at 12:15 AM with thousands expected.
- 06Channel 14 will broadcast nightly Selichot prayers live from the Western Wall starting August 22.
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