In this moving scene, Israelis gather on the shores of Caesarea along the Mediterranean Sea for Selichot prayers.

As the High Holidays approach and Jews around the world begin reciting Selichot, the traditional repentance prayers, several former hostages held in Gaza joined Saturday night's prayers at the Western Wall.

With Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur nearing, thousands of worshippers packed the Western Wall to recite Selichot, seeking divine forgiveness ahead of the High Holidays.

Alongside Rabbi of the Western Wall Shmuel Rabinowitz, Herzog recited Psalms for the return of the 48 remaining hostages

Thousands flock to the Western Wall in Jerusalem to recite prayers of repentance before the Jewish New Year.

After nearly four hours of waiting to take off from New York to Tel Aviv, a group of Israelis took matters into their own hands, pulling out instruments and putting on a beautiful performance.

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, who oversees the Western Wall and holy sites, led the service before the massive crowd of worshippers.

On the first night of Selichot, thousands of Jews converged at the Western Wall, turning it into a powerful symbol of collective prayer and reflection.

Watch the moving and uplifting selichot prayers offered at the Western Wall in preparation for this year's Rosh Hashanah.

Watch the beautiful and inspiring repentance prayers recited at the Western Wall this year as the Jewish people prepare for the Yom Kippur holiday.  

Before COVID-19, tens of thousands would attend communal prayers nightly at the Western Wall during the High Holiday season, asking for Divine forgiveness.

Rosh Hashana is not just the anniversary of creation. It is also the anniversary of the beginning of God's rule over mankind.

Thousands of Israelis of diverse backgrounds converged at the Kotel to recite the late-night prayers for Divine forgiveness ahead of Yom Kippur.