Slichot

Selichot above Jerusalem: An evening of music, reflection and connection

As Jerusalem enters the reflective days before Yom Kippur, a special Selichot concert will bring music, inspiration and history together on a historic rooftop.

Maxim Cohen and Yonatan Hamburger
 Central Selichot services at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. August 24, 2023

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

MIKVEH IN Auckland, New Zealand.

Yom Kippur: The end or the beginning?

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

High Holy Days: The work of everyday decency


Beyond the headlines: Brought together by a soul

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

Slichot at the Western Wall.

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.

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

 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.

 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. 

 OU Israel Center.

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


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.

 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.

 Gila Fine

Documentation: Rabbi Pinto strengthens the residents of sunny Isles Beach


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.

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