The prayer service began tonight, during which the scroll of Lamentations will be read and lamentations will be said near the site of the destruction of the Temple - thousands more will arrive during the night. A significant police presence is felt in the area
In the shadow of the fighting in Gaza, the events of Tisha B'Av began this evening , and the Western Wall Heritage Foundation is preparing to receive thousands of worshipers - who will continue to visit the place during the night.
As part of tonight's service, a scroll of lamentation will be read and lamentations will be said near the place where the first and second Temples were destroyed, when the worshipers, according to custom, sit on the ground.
Source: N12 News