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ברכת הכהנים בחול המועד פסח
Thousands at Birkat Kohanim at the Western Wall
Worshipers join together in prayer for the return of the hostages, for the well-being of the IDF soldiers and security forces, for the healing of the wounded, and for peace for the people of Israel
Ynet | 04.25.24
ברכת הכוהנים בכותל
Over 50,000 worshippers participate in Priestly Blessing at Western Wall
In keeping with tradition during intermediate days of festival, hundreds of kohanim bless large congregation streaming to Western Wall Plaza with special blessing from Torah
Ynetnews | 10.02.23
התקיעה בשופר של יעקב כהן. במשך זמן רב לא ידעו מיהו התוקע מהתמונה
Who blew shofar at the historic liberation of Western Wall during the Six-Day War?
The iconic image of Rabbi Shlomo Goren blowing the shofar has become a symbol of the Six-Day War and, over the years, there have been claims that Brig. Gen. Uzi Eilam was the one behind the stirring trumpet call; Now, an ordinary reservist at the time, Yaakov Cohen, asserts he preceded them both
Itamar Eichner | 09.12.23
Inspection of the Western Wall's Stones
Integrity of Western Wall stones examined ahead of High Holidays
Inspection of the Western Wall's massive stones takes place twice a year 'to ensure the safety of the thousands of worshippers who visit the holy site throughout the year, especially during the Jewish holidays'
Ynetnews | 08.29.23
הכנסת ספר תורה בכותל
Thousands dedicate Israel's Children Torah scroll at Western Wall
In a special ceremony, the eighth Torah of Israel's Children was placed at the Western Wall. The letters in the scroll have been purchased over the years by parents around the world in honor of their children
Ynet | 08.09.23
נשות הכותל
Court ruling: Woman's group can bring Torah scrolls to Western Wall
Jewish feminist group gets favorable ruling limiting searches to security reasons only, after administrators of the compound prevented them from conducting their 'egalitarian' religious rituals which ultra-Orthodox oppose
Kobi Nachshoni | 07.20.23
Thousands at Birkat Kohanim at the Western Wall
'Prayer for peace at home': Thousands at Birkat Kohanim at the Western Wall
Amid security tensions, a drop in numbers of worshipers coming to receive the traditional Priestly Blessing during the Passover holiday, compared to previous years. The prayer was dedicated to peace for Israel and included a call for unity
Ynet | 04.09.23
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