SUKKOS AT THE KOSEL: Second Birchas Kohanim Set for Thursday
Sukkos continues at the Kosel, where preparations are in place for the second major Birchas Kohanim gathering of Chol Hamoed on Thursday, 20 Tishrei.
The first Birchas Kohanim took place on Monday, with the second gathering scheduled for Thursday morning as large numbers of mispallelim continue visiting the Kosel over Chol Hamoed.
According to the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, Shacharis will begin at 8:45 a.m., followed by Birchas Kohanim at 9:30 a.m. Mussaf is scheduled for 10:15 a.m., with a second Birchas Kohanim at 10:30 a.m.
Three large mehudar sukkahs have been prepared at the Kosel for visitors during Sukkos. A small sukkah was also installed over the cold-water fountains near the entrance to the tefillah plaza for those who are careful not to drink outside a sukkah.
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation said the Sukkos events, including Thursday's Birchas Kohanim, will be broadcast live on its website.
The Sukkos schedule will conclude with Hakafos Shniyos at the Kosel on Motzei Simchas Torah, beginning at 10 p.m. with music and approximately 100 Sifrei Torah.