Slichot

The future of our people: Strength, love, safety in our youth - opinion

Before arriving at the Old City, we made a series of remarkable stops that reminded us of the richness of our heritage, the resilience of our people, and the vitality of our state.

|ByJONATHAN LIEBERMAN
Central Selichot services at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. August 24, 2023
MIKVEH IN Auckland, New Zealand.

Yom Kippur: The end or the beginning?

The Talmud identifies Yom Kippur as one of the two happiest days in the year (along with the 15th of Av).

|BySTEWART WEISS
IT’S HARD to know what the ‘right’ path might be.

High Holy Days: The work of everyday decency

"Instead, focus on the small, everyday acts of decency, the simple moral choices we are called to make – especially when we feel weighed down by conflict and heated disputes."

|ByMOSHE TARAGIN
Slichot at the Western Wall.

Beyond the headlines: Brought together by a soul

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

|BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR

Israelis gather at Western Wall for Selichot dedicated to 50 hostages in Gaza

Former hostage Keith Siegel addressed US President Trump in a video statement from the Western Wall, where he urged the president to push for a deal to free the 50 remaining hostages.

AUGUST 26, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israelis participate in selichot and call to bring back the 50 hostages held in Gaza at the Western Wall, August 25, 2025.

Western Wall slihot ceremony unites thousands in remembrance and hope

OCTOBER 7, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jews gather at the Wall Western in the Old City of Jerusalem, at the end of Tisha B'Av fast, on August 13, 2024.

Selichot at Western Wall cancelled due to war

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation has stated that the main selichot will take place in a reduced capacity in the Western Wall tunnels.

OCTOBER 1, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
Slihot at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Vibe: Big moves for the new year

The Israeli branch of the Orthodox Union is pursuing a new decentralized model in which it will partner with local synagogues around Jerusalem and beyond. 

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByZEV STUB
OU Israel Center.

Over 50,000 people attend the Selichot event with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto at the Western Wall

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByMARK FISH

A year after the October 7 tragedy: Mass selichot prayer and Torah dedication at the Western Wall

WATCH: The event will be broadcast live around the world in honor of those who lost their lives in the terror attacks on October 7 and the Iron Swords War.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jews gather at the Wall Western in the Old City of Jerusalem, at the end of Tisha B'Av fast, on August 13, 2024.

Grapevine: Feeling Fine

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Gila Fine

Documentation: Rabbi Pinto strengthens the residents of sunny Isles Beach

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024ByDAVID BERGER

This year's Selichot are going to be tough. Get ready - opinion

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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
Jewish men pray during Tisha B'Av, at the Wall Western, in the Old City of Jerusalem, August 13, 2024

Anticipation Grows Ahead of Rabbi Pinto’s Visit to Israel: Torah Lesson and Selichot in Ashdod

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024BySHOVAL MARK

WATCH: Tens of thousands at Western Wall for final Slihot before Yom Kippur

Over two million people took part in Slihot services at the Western Wall this year.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Thousands gather for Slihot prayers at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, early on September 22, 2023, before Yom Kippur.