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With Selichot drawing near, crowds are swelling at the Western Wall, signaling a profound yearning for connection and awakening to the upcoming High Holy Days.
Over two million people took part in Slihot services at the Western Wall this year.
The book Siyyur Selichot is thus the product of many years’ work and has been produced to appeal to a Hebrew-speaking audience.
Tens of thousands have already arrived during the month of Elul for Selichot prayers at the Kotel. Thousands more are coming.
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation planned 17 central Selichot services for the thousands of worshippers expected this year.