Slichot

Yom Kippur Eve: 150,000 gather at Western Wall as Iran sends message to the world

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Jews praying for forgiveness (selichot), at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, on the eve of Yom Kippur, October 1, 2025
Thousands of Jews gather for slihot prayer services at the Western Wall, in Jerusalem, ahead of Yom Kippur, September 15, 2026

Nearly 150,000 people participate in final slihot prayers ahead of Yom Kippur at Kotel

Former hostage Bar Kupershtein attends a conference in Yad Binyamin, central Israel, July 21, 2026.

Ex-hostage Bar Kupershtein marks anniversary of release from Hamas captivity with slichot service

Selichot concert on the rooftop of the historic former Shaare Zedek Hospital

Selichot above Jerusalem: An evening of music, reflection and connection


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Documentation: Rabbi Pinto strengthens the residents of sunny Isles Beach


This year's Selichot are going to be tough. Get ready - opinion

With Selichot drawing near, crowds are swelling at the Western Wall, signaling a profound yearning for connection and awakening to the upcoming High Holy Days.

 Jewish men pray during Tisha B'Av, at the Wall Western, in the Old City of Jerusalem, August 13, 2024

Anticipation Grows Ahead of Rabbi Pinto’s Visit to Israel: Torah Lesson and Selichot in Ashdod


WATCH: Tens of thousands at Western Wall for final Slihot before Yom Kippur

Over two million people took part in Slihot services at the Western Wall this year.

Thousands gather for Slihot prayers at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, early on September 22, 2023, before Yom Kippur.

'Selichot Journey': Giving a modern look to High Holy Day prayers - review

The book Siyyur Selichot is thus the product of many years’ work and has been produced to appeal to a Hebrew-speaking audience.

 The Ades Synagogue in Jerusalem.

Western Wall preparing for tens of thousands of visitors for Rosh Hashanah

Tens of thousands have already arrived during the month of Elul for Selichot prayers at the Kotel. Thousands more are coming.

 Central Slihot services at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on September 7, 2023

25,000 Jews gather for Selichot prayers at Western Wall

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation planned 17 central Selichot services for the thousands of worshippers expected this year.

 Central Selichot services at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. August 24, 2023

Rosh Hashanah: Special holiday slihot tours in Israel for the holidays

In honor of the Jewish New Year, a number of national parks around the country will be offering festive activities and special guided slihot tours.

 Ein Keshatot

Grapevine September 16, 2022: A cherry blossom swan song

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 MICHAL HERZOG chats with a lone soldier.