A Wartime Priestly Blessing for Peace

Jerusalem, 25 April, 2024 (TPS) -- Thousands of Jews thronged to the Western Wall in Jerusalem for the traditional priestly blessing on April 25, 2024, the first since Hamas’s October 7 attacks. The event included a special prayer for the safety of the 133 hostages held in Gaza. The benediction is given by kohanim, the descendants of Aharon the Priest and takes place during major Jewish festivals. Photo by Yoav Dudkevitch/TPS