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54K views · 7.5K reactions |  Ahead of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar ✡️ which begins at sundown tonight, tens of thousands of people gathered at the הכותל המערבי - Western Wall in Jerusalem and took part in the "Selichot" prayers. "Selichot" which is translated as forgiveness, is an opportunity for Jews to ask for divine forgiveness in preperation for the new year. | Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Facebook

8.1K views · 336 reactions | At the Kotel, thousands gather for the Selichot prayers, seeking forgiveness and the return of our hostages ️The melodies and voices create a powerful atmosphere of Jewish unity unlike any other, in the heart of Jerusalem. ✨✡️ | Israel Digital Center | Facebook

4.1K views · 913 reactions |  Selichot At The Western Wall Before Rosh Hashanah Jews around the world begin saying special Selichot prayers. Sephardim begin at the start of the month of Elul. Ashkenazim began after Shabbat this week. In Israel, countless people join services at the Kotel, the Western Wall, as they ask for a sweet new year. | Chabad.org | Facebook

“Ben Adam Mah Lecha Nirdam: A Sephardic Call to Spiritual Awakening This haunting melody opens the gates of repentance in Sephardic communities worldwide. ‘Ben Adam Mah Lecha Nirdam’ serves as a stirring prelude to the Selichot prayers, a spiritual alarm clock rousing the soul from its spiritual slumber. Composed by the 16th-century kabbalist Rabbi Israel Najara, this piyut has become a cornerstone of Sephardic High Holiday liturgy. Its poetic verses, set to a deeply moving tune, urge introspect

1.6K views · 31 reactions | Sound On! Join us for Selichot,...

47 reactions | Elisa and I are SO excited to return to Temple Adath B'nai Israel in Evansville, IN for another Selichot weekend Artist in Residency Sept. 27-29! Spending sacred time with Rabbi Gary Mazo, Gloria J Schwartz Mazo, Davena Day, and this super sweet community has been a spiritual highlight of the year for me and Elisa! If you’re nearby, come join us or catch the services online! Stream Rick Recht music on Spotify, Apple Music, & Google Play>> rickrecht.com | Rick Recht | Facebook