Slichot
Yom Kippur Eve: 150,000 gather at Western Wall as Iran sends message to the world
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
Nearly 150,000 people participate in final slihot prayers ahead of Yom Kippur at Kotel
Ex-hostage Bar Kupershtein marks anniversary of release from Hamas captivity with slichot service
Selichot above Jerusalem: An evening of music, reflection and connection
What is special about Elul, other than approaching Rosh Hashanah?
What is special about the month of Elul, other than the fact that it is leading us towards the Days of Awe of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?
Slihot: A time of prayer, compassion and forgiveness - book review
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.
One million people visited the Western Wall during the holidays
The Western Wall saw a million worshipers during the High Holy Day season this year, after COVID-19 restrictions were eased.
Conservative, Reform and Orthodox Jews to meet at Family Wall for slichot
There are often tensions between the various currents in Judaism around the prayer arrangements at the Western Wall.
Andalusian Orchestra young at heart and voice
The Israeli Andalusian Orchestra of Ashdod is performing selichot concerts all over the country in the Silechot Veshir (selichot and song) concert series.
President Herzog hosts Selichot at President's Residence
Local residents singers Lior Elmaleh and Uriel Shay accompanied the service at the President's Residence.
This week in Jerusalem: Night riders
A weekly round-up of city affairs
Hundreds of Israelis go to Cave of the Patriarchs with WZO for Slichot
Many also went to the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City for Slichot, abiding by government COVID-19 restrictions.
Western Wall Plaza to be split into capsules for 'slihot'
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.
Western Wall to hold 17 selichot events, follow COVID-19 rules
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.
