Live from the Kosel: The traditional Birkas Kohanim ceremony will take place on Thursday morning, including a prayer for the return of the hostages, the well-being of the soldiers and security forces, the healing of the wounded, and peace for Yidden everywhere.
The traditional Birkas Kohanim ceremony will take place on Thursday morning, including a prayer for the return of the hostages, the well-being of the soldiers and security forces, the healing of the wounded, and peace for Yidden everywhere.
The traditional Birkas Kohanim ceremony will take place on Thursday, 17th of Nisan, April 25, 2024, with the participation of Israel’s chief rabbis, the rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites, and masses of the Jewish people.
- 8:45 AM – Shacharit Morning Prayer
- 9:15 AM – First Birkat Kohanim of Shacharit
- 10:15 AM – Musaf Prayer
- 10:30 AM – Second Birkat Kohanim of Musaf
- 10:45 AM – Prayer for the return of hostages, well-being of IDF soldiers and security forces, healing of the wounded, and peace for Israel
During the ceremony, Psalms of thanksgiving, praise, and gratitude will also be recited.
- Access to the Old City and the Western Wall may be restricted in case of overcrowding.
- Crowd control will be managed by the Israel Police, and it is important to adhere to their instructions.
- The public is requested to follow the instructions of the ushers for the safety of visitors to the Western Wall.
- Stay updated on announcements and evolving guidelines.
During the Passover holiday, the Western Wall Tunnels sites will be open, including the new Gateway to Heaven audio-visual presentation – 8 minutes revealing the secrets of the Western Wall, why paratroopers wept when liberating the Wall, and what draws crowds from all corners of the earth for generations to cling to these ancient stones. For more details and reservations, visit the Western Wall Heritage Foundation website.
Photo Credits: The Western Wall Heritage Foundation
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