Photo by Kobi Natan/TPS on 2 October, 2023

Thousands Celebrate Priestly Blessings in Jerusalem

Holidays By TPS   •   2 October, 2023

Jerusalem, 2 October, 2023 (TPS) -- During the week-long holiday of Sukkot, thousands of Jews thronged the Western Wall Plaza and surrounding balconies on Oct. 2, 2023 for the Priestly Blessing, where hundreds of kohanim, descendants of Aaron the Priest, give a traditional benediction. Photo by Kobi Natan/TPS