Slihot prayers at Western Wall intensify as Rosh Hashana nears
The word "slihot" is derived from the Hebrew word "forgiveness," and refers to penitential prayers traditionally recited in the days leading up to the Jewish New Year.
Slihot at Western Wall, September 4, 2018(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFUpdated: