Selichot Tours in Jerusalem
40 days before Yom Kippur, the Sephardi Jews begin reciting the Selichot (forgiveness) prayers, starting at midnight and in the morning. Their importance to the Jewish population is increasing as Yom Kippur approaches. Before Rosh Hashanah and until Yom Kippur, the Old City's alleys and the Western Wall plaza are filled with tens of thousands of visitors. They're all participating in what has become a must for spiritual seekers in recent years - Selichot Tours. Independently or organized, they all go down to the Western Wall, and everyone responds “Amen” to the public messenger, holding prayer books. And all, mind you, in the dead of night. A real sight to behold.
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Experience Rosh Hashanah prayers at the Western Wall
Blowing the shofar on Rosh Hashanah in the Jewish tradition is a mitzvah of the day in the Jewish tradition and symbolizes the re-acceptance of the Torah (Old Testament) and our connection with the Creator.
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Fancy gift baskets and boutique workshops in the Cocoa forest
As in every holiday, Rosh Hashanah and the Tishrei holidays included, the Cocoa Forest Chocolate Boutique offers a variety of ways to bring joy to our family and loved ones - with chocolate and not necessarily with honey. The Cocoa Forest holiday baskets consist of the boutiques’ fine chocolate with a line of special limited edition products: festive apple-cinnamon chocolate in the spirit of the holiday, hive-shaped chocolate bars, chocolate coins with congratulations, and Israeli products to put on the festive table, like wine or honey from the best manufacturers in Jerusalem and Israel. The baskets are offered at a wide range of prices, they are Mehadrin kosher and can be swiftly delivered to any part of the country. Plus, you’re welcome to participate in the praline workshops at the cocoa forest factory. The workshops are suitable for all ages, and take place throughout the year, as well as during the weekday holidays. Prepare pralines to match your personal taste, tour the factory, sample the fine produce, and learn more about the sweet world of chocolate.
- Hours of operation: Daily, excluding Saturday between 10:00-20:00 by reservation only.
- Activity duration: up to an hour and a half
- Suitable for: couples, families (children from the age of 4)
- Kosher: Mehadrin
- Operated by: The Cocoa Forest
- Address: Poalei Tzedek 2, Jerusalem
- Reservations: +972-72-371-3100
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