Selichot

30 capsules, 2,000 people

This is what the traditional Selichot prayers at the Western Wall look like during the coronavirus pandemic.

100,000 Jews gathered for Selichot prayers at Western Wall

1.5 million people visited Western Wall during ahead of High Holy Days, including 100,000 on night before Yom Kippur.

Watch: Selichot at the Western Wall

Thousands at the Western Wall for final Selichot prayer before Yom Kippur.

'Put aside divisions and build bridges of cooperation'

President Rivlin hosted some 500 people for traditional Selichot prayers.

Watch: Selichot at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Selichot services ahead of Yom Kippur attended by the Chief Rabbis of Israel and Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

Tens of thousands gather for Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Lion joins Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Western Wall chief rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch for selichot prayers at Western Wall

LA’s Iranian Jews enjoy first musical selichot performance

Watch: Hundreds of Iranian Jews in LA gather for special musical Selichot prayer service.

Watch: Selichot at Cave of the Patriarchs

Cave in Hevron filled to the max as Israeli singers Kobi Peretz and Ben Snof lead selichot prayers.

Watch: Selichot at the Western Wall

Thousands participated in Selichot at the Western Wall, including Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan, singer Ishay Ribo and others.

Watch: Hundreds of soldiers gather for selichot

Soldiers participate in evening of preparation for High Holidays in J'lem with 'Tzalash' organization.

More than 1,000 pray at Joseph's Tomb

1,250 worshipers arrive at the Tomb of Joseph for a Selichot prayer service.

Watch: Why do a million Israelis flock to Jerusalem's Old City?

Arutz Sheva joins a Selichot tour to take a look at an attraction that has seen skyrocketing popularity.

Watch: Yom Kippur eve prayers at the Kotel

Thousands at the Western Wall plaza for Selichot on the eve of Yom Kippur.

Photos: Selichot at the Kotel

Thousands of people attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Thousands attend selichot at Western Wall

Thousands of men and women from all over Israel attend central selichot prayers at Western Wall.

Protests after Eyal Golan slated to appear at 'Selichot' event

Feminist groups say Israeli singer who was involved in scandal with underage girls shouldn't appear with Chief Rabbi at Selichot event.

Avraham Fried in Mount of Olives 'Selichot' performance

Hasidic singer to host Kobi Aflalo and Shuli Rand in two special performances for month of Elul. 'Returning security to Mount of Olives.'

Photos: Selichot at the Western Wall

Tens of thousands gather to recite Selichot at the Western Wall.

Culture Minister: We are nothing without G-d

Thousands participate in inspirational evening and selichot prayers at the Western Wall.

Watch: Selichot prayers at the President's Residence

Singer Yonatan Razel leads selichot prayers at the President Rivlin's residence in Jerusalem.

Selichot prayers closest to Temple Mount

Thousand of Jews in monthly procession around Temple Mount gates.

Why do Ashkenazim start Selichot on Motzei Shabbat?

Mass 'selichot' prayers at Western Wall - in pictures

Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem Shlomo Amar joins thousands of worshippers in mass selichot prayers at Western Wall days ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Watch: Haredi soldiers at the Western Wall

Netzah Yehuda soldiers visit Jerusalem for spiritually uplifting day ahead of Rosh Hashannah.

WATCH: Special concert in Tel Aviv synagogue

Tel Aviv's Great Synagogue holds special concert with top cantors.

WATCH: Year's first selichot held at Western Wall

Thousands of Sephardim hold year's first 'selichot' ceremony at Western Wall.

'Young man, why do you sleep?'

Ido Portal and Roi Amir perform classic emotional prayers asking G-d for forgiveness recited ahead of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.

Jerusalem municipality bills female cantor at selichot service

Director of Jerusalem municipality culture department adds a female cantor to selichot event after pressure from city council members.

Watch: Selichot night with singer Yitzchak Meir

First night of Selichot in the Yeshurun synagogue in Jerusalem with singer and songwriter Yitzchak Meir accompanied by instruments.

Before Yom Kippur, 100,000 Attend Selichot at the Western Wall

Jews from across the religious and demographic spectrum gathered in Jerusalem for last penitentiary prayers before Yom Kippur.

Rivlin: Our Hold on Jerusalem Can't be Undermined

President hosts annual Selichot service, warns of hostile elements trying to deteriorate the situation in the capital.

Watch: Selichot at the Kotel

Hundreds at Selichot at the Western Wall in the presence of Chief Rabbi David Lau, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu of Tzfat, ministers and MKs.

Watch: Thousands at the Kotel for First Night of Selichot

Sights and sounds: Worshipers flock to Western Wall for first night of penitential prayers leading up to High Holy Days.

Over One Million People Visit Western Wall Over High Holidays

Huge crowds visit Jewish holy site in ten days between Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur.

Politics or Security? Anger over Cancelled Trip to Joseph's Tomb

Ministry of Education retracts permission for school trip to Joseph's Tomb at the eleventh hour - leaving parents and leaders livid.

In Pictures: Selichot at Hevron's Cave of the Patriarchs

Thousands of Jewish worshippers flock to one of Judaism's holiest sites for pre-Yom Kippur prayers of penitence.

Video: Selichot in Hevron

Arutz Sheva was at the scene as thousands took part in special pre-Yom Kippur prayers in the City of the Forefathers

Watch Live: Selichot at the Kotel

Join the special prayers for Selichot at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem, attended by leading rabbis and Knesset members.

Thousands Recite Selichot at the Western Wall

Jewish worshippers flock to the Kotel (Western Wall) to take part in penitential prayers in the run up to Yom Kippur.

Understanding Selichot

In Pictures: Prayer and Repentance at the Western Wall

Saturday night marked the start of the recital of "selichot" prayers for Ashkenazic Jews throughout the world.

Thousands Participate in Selichot at Kotel

Tens of thousands take part in the last Selichot prayers before Yom Kippur at the Kotel (Western Wall).

Video: Jews Shout Out to G-d at the Western Wall

Tzfat's Rabbi, Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, led a special Selichot service in the Western Wall. "We're praying to G-d by shouting out to him."

Video: Jews Pray at the Tomb of Joseph

More than 2,000 Jews entered Kever Yosef for Selichot prayers. "May we return to Kever Yosef and increase our control here."