(Photo: Reenactment of the services of the kohanim during
Yom Kippur in ancient Israel.)
Yom Kippur in ancient Israel.)
Thousands of people attended slichot services at the Tomb of Machpela in
Hebron following Rosh Hashana on October 6, 2016. Leading the services were Israel’s two
chief rabbis, Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi David Lau and Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak
Yosef.
Hebron following Rosh Hashana on October 6, 2016. Leading the services were Israel’s two
chief rabbis, Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi David Lau and Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak
Yosef.
(Photo: Rabbi David Lau, left, and Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef, right, in Hebron for
slichot.)
The tradition of visiting Hebron during the Ten Days of Repentance between
Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur was started by the venerated Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, who
served as Israel’s Sephardic chief rabbi from 1983 to 1993.
Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur was started by the venerated Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, who
served as Israel’s Sephardic chief rabbi from 1983 to 1993.
Slichot, or forgiveness, are special prayers recited before the High Holidays
and during the Ten Days of Repentance. Throughout the preceding month of Elul, thousands
flocked to the holy city as well.
About 4,000 people from the Karlin hasidic movement visited Hebron during the event, led
by the Karliner Rebbe.
and during the Ten Days of Repentance. Throughout the preceding month of Elul, thousands
flocked to the holy city as well.
About 4,000 people from the Karlin hasidic movement visited Hebron during the event, led
by the Karliner Rebbe.
Throughout the day and night groups toured historic sites in Hebron such at
the Beit Hadassah building and the Tomb of Ruth and Jesse.
the Beit Hadassah building and the Tomb of Ruth and Jesse.
The Isaac and Rebecca Hall were open to the public and prayer services went
on throughout the night as well as a music performance by local artist Binyamin Landau.
Other noted figures to attend were Danny Bonfil, the head of the Histradrut labor union
Jerusalem region, who blew the shofar. Noted Jewish singer Moshe Habusha was there as
well.
on throughout the night as well as a music performance by local artist Binyamin Landau.
Other noted figures to attend were Danny Bonfil, the head of the Histradrut labor union
Jerusalem region, who blew the shofar. Noted Jewish singer Moshe Habusha was there as
well.
(Photo: Binyamin Landau, a resident of the Hebron Hills
region.)
region.)
(Photo: Danny Bonfil, Jerusalem area head of the Histradrut labor
union blows shofar at the Tomb of Machpela.)
union blows shofar at the Tomb of Machpela.)
This year a unique event was held in which kohanim enacted some of the
preparations for the traditional Yom Kippur services that were held in ancient days as
described in the Torah. The educational program was held under the auspices of the
Mikdash Educational Center.
preparations for the traditional Yom Kippur services that were held in ancient days as
described in the Torah. The educational program was held under the auspices of the
Mikdash Educational Center.
On Sunday, a special women’s
gathering is scheduled in which another large crowd is expected. For the
second year in a row, the guest performer will be Sarit Hadad, one of the most well
known contemporary female Israeli singers. Also on stage will be Ricka Razel, and a
special girls dance performance from Kiryat Arba. For more information click here.
gathering is scheduled in which another large crowd is expected. For the
second year in a row, the guest performer will be Sarit Hadad, one of the most well
known contemporary female Israeli singers. Also on stage will be Ricka Razel, and a
special girls dance performance from Kiryat Arba. For more information click here.
SOURCES:
* Thousands
Flocked to Hebron – Israel National News (Hebrew)
Flocked to Hebron – Israel National News (Hebrew)
* Thousands
At Cave of Machpela for Slichot – Srugim news (Hebrew)
At Cave of Machpela for Slichot – Srugim news (Hebrew)
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718-677-6886
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02-996-5333
office@hebron.com
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United States contact info:
http://www.hebronfund.org
1760 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
718-677-6886
info@hebronfund.org
In Israel contact the offices of the Jewish Community of Hebron at:
http://en.hebron.org.il/
02-996-5333
office@hebron.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hebronofficial
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