After the Dubai Miracle: Tens of Thousands at the Kosel
Tens of thousands of Mispallelim participated in the Birchas Kohanim of Sukkos at the Kosel HaMaaravi, joining in Tefillos of Hallel and thanksgiving following the tremendous miracles that occurred this week during the flight from Dubai to Israel. Nearly one million Mispallelim and visitors have visited the Kosel since the beginning of Yom Tov • Full Story
Tens of thousands gathered for the traditional Birchas Kohanim, as well as Shacharis and Musaf of Sukkos, at the Kosel HaMaaravi.
During the gathering, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rav of the Kosel HaMaaravi and the Holy Sites, led the crowd in reciting chapters of Hallel and thanksgiving in recognition of the tremendous miracles and kindnesses witnessed during the flight from Dubai to Israel.
Rabbi Rabinowitz called on the public to increase in praise and gratitude to Hashem, while continuing to daven for the safety of IDF soldiers and security forces and for peace and unity among Klal Yisroel.
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation reported that nearly one million people have visited the Kosel plaza since the beginning of Sukkos, for Aliyah LaRegel. The visitors included Rabbanim, public figures, tourists from around the world, and large numbers of Jews from Israel and abroad who chose to spend Sukkos in Yerushalayim Ir HaKodesh.
The highlight of the Yom Tov has been the two traditional Birchas Kohanim gatherings, when tens of thousands came to receive the Bracha of Aharon HaKohen, together with survivors of captivity and bereaved families.
Motzaei Simchas Torah: Hakafos Shniyos at the Kosel
As is customary, the traditional Hakafos Shniyos celebration will take place at the Kosel HaMaaravi on Motzaei Simchas Torah, Motzaei Shabbos, the night of 23 Tishrei (October 3, 2026), beginning at 10:00 p.m.
The celebration will feature singer Eli Cohen and his orchestra led by Yoni Eliav, together with the Narnena Choir.
In light of the miracles that have occurred, this year’s gathering will be dedicated to chapters of Hallel and thanksgiving, expressing the joy and gratitude of Klal Yisroel.
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