Slichot

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A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

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Slichot at the Western Wall.
Israelis participate in selichot and call to bring back the 50 hostages held in Gaza at the Western Wall, August 25, 2025.

Israelis gather at Western Wall for Selichot dedicated to 50 hostages in Gaza

Former hostage Keith Siegel addressed US President Trump in a video statement from the Western Wall, where he urged the president to push for a deal to free the 50 remaining hostages.

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Jews gather at the Wall Western in the Old City of Jerusalem, at the end of Tisha B'Av fast, on August 13, 2024.

Western Wall slihot ceremony unites thousands in remembrance and hope

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Slihot at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Selichot at Western Wall cancelled due to war

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation has stated that the main selichot will take place in a reduced capacity in the Western Wall tunnels.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Jerusalem Vibe: Big moves for the new year

The Israeli branch of the Orthodox Union is pursuing a new decentralized model in which it will partner with local synagogues around Jerusalem and beyond. 

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByZEV STUB
OU Israel Center.

Over 50,000 people attend the Selichot event with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto at the Western Wall

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByMARK FISH

A year after the October 7 tragedy: Mass selichot prayer and Torah dedication at the Western Wall

WATCH: The event will be broadcast live around the world in honor of those who lost their lives in the terror attacks on October 7 and the Iron Swords War.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jews gather at the Wall Western in the Old City of Jerusalem, at the end of Tisha B'Av fast, on August 13, 2024.

Grapevine: Feeling Fine

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Gila Fine

Documentation: Rabbi Pinto strengthens the residents of sunny Isles Beach

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024ByDAVID BERGER

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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024BySHOVAL MARK

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.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023ByMORDECHAI BECK
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.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

AUGUST 27, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Central Selichot services at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. August 24, 2023