Thousands Attend Selichot Prayers at Kotel

Jerusalem, 24 September, 2019 (TPS) -- Thousands of Israelis gathered at the Kotel (Western Wall) to recite “Selichot” ( forgiveness ) prayers.

The Selichot are specials prayers that are recited during the Hebrew month of Elul, in preparation for Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur.

The Selichot are said late at night or very early in the morning, and thousands from across Israel wake up before the sunrise to come to Jerusalem and pray at the Western Wall.