While on break from serving in the reserves on the Gaza border, Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Peirman took his three kids to the Temple Mount.
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Over the past 100 days, dozens of moving and unifying prayer events have taken place, with thousands of attending worshippers.
The live broadcast will feature the candle lighting at the Western Wall where around 100 Holocaust survivors will participate.
Special prayers will also be held in the complex for the swift return of hostages and the health and safety of those suffering and serving the nation.
All children are invited to come to the Western Wall and fly their kites.
The prayer service will also seek divine blessings for the IDF and the dedicated Israeli security personnel during Operation Swords of Iron.
On Sunday morning, a large sign was hung up next to the Western Wall with the "Mi Shebeirach" prayer for the IDF soldiers and members of the Israeli security forces.
The Levites echoed songs from the Psalms, reminiscent of those sung during the Sukkot holiday in ancient times.