44K views · 1.2K reactions | Incredible: Thousands of Jews gather last night at the Western Wall for the final Selichot prayers before Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. May all of our prayers be answered. | Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Facebook

🎥 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