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Western Wall

Thousands of Jewish worshipers at Jerusalem's Western Wall recite special penitential prayers on Aug. 25, 2023 during the month leading up to the High Holidays. Photo by Yoav Dudkevitch/TPS

Slichot at the Western Wall

Thousands of Jewish worshipers gather at the Western Wall in Jerusalem to recite penitential "selichot" prayers traditionally said in the weeks leading up Rosh HaShanah on Aug. 25, 2023. Photo by Yoav Dudkevitch/TPS

Slichot at the Western Wall

Ahead of Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of Atonement, which begins today, thousands of Jews wear masks and pray Slichot (forgiveness) at the Western Wall, which has been divided into capsules. Jerusalem, Sep 15, 2021. Photo by Shalev Shalom/TPS

Slichot at the Western Wall

Jewish men wear masks and pray Slichot (forgiveness) at the Western Wall which has been divided into capsules. Jerusalem, Sep 12, 2021. Photo by Shalev Shalom/TPS