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WATCH: Holiday Priestly Blessings performed at Western Wall under wartime restrictions
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After major pushback, 50 men were permitted to perform the holiday priestly blessing at the Western Wall—a ceremony that typically draws hundreds of thousands but was restricted this year due to Iranian missile threats.
Footage recorded April 5, 2026, shows the traditional priestly blessing at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, led by descendants of the Biblical High Priest Aaron.
The event, which typically draws large crowds, was held with a smaller number of participants in a covered section of the plaza due to Home Front Command restrictions.
Worshippers are seen praying, chanting, and participating in the ceremony.
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