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Slichos at the Kosel on Sunday night, the eve of 8 Tishrei, drew a large crowd, as tens of thousands of mispallalim were on hand to participate in the event. Slichos will also be held on Monday night, the eve of erev Yom Kippur, beginning at 12:15AM.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem/Photo Credit: חדשות רוטר)