More than 50,000 people packed the Kosel plaza overnight for the fourth major Selichos gathering of Elul, as extraordinary crowds continue to stream to the Kosel ahead of the Yamim Noraim.
According to the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, more than 350,000 mispallelim have already participated in Selichos at the Kosel since the beginning of Elul — despite the month only reaching its halfway point.
The Foundation said this year’s crowds have been significantly larger than usual, with thousands arriving at the Kosel each night and tens of thousands attending the major organized gatherings.
The next major Selichos gathering at the Kosel is scheduled for Motzei Shabbos, 16 Elul, August 29, at 12:15 a.m., with tens of thousands again expected to attend.
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