This splendid tome is a welcome addition to the Koren library, and a wonderful way to add meaning and substance to our penitential prayers ahead of and during the High Holy Day season.
The Western Wall saw a million worshipers during the High Holy Day season this year, after COVID-19 restrictions were eased.
There are often tensions between the various currents in Judaism around the prayer arrangements at the Western Wall.
The Israeli Andalusian Orchestra of Ashdod is performing selichot concerts all over the country in the Silechot Veshir (selichot and song) concert series.
Local residents singers Lior Elmaleh and Uriel Shay accompanied the service at the President's Residence.
Many also went to the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City for Slichot, abiding by government COVID-19 restrictions.
Up to 10,000 worshipers will be allowed into the Western Wall plaza at a time, divided into capsules in accordance with coronavirus guidelines, for slichot services.
Hosting 17 events, each with a chazzan, speakers and live broadcast, ensures the crowds will be spread out. The live broadcasts ensures those who can't come will be able to participate.
The Gedaliah Society, a collective of doctors that has been advising Orthodox Jews in Crown Heights during the pandemic, issued a stern exhortation against attending services at Chabad headquarters.
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