Selichot

Among pages written in various languages, a Hebrew page was discovered on Chinese paper from the eighth century, around 1,200 years ago, during the Gaonic period. The page contains a Selichot text, marked with Babylonian vowel points. It is one of the oldest Hebrew manuscripts on paper.

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon attended a special Selichot gathering in Herzliya this week, where he delivered a moving speech about the importance of reciting Kaddish for the deceased. The emotional minister referred to his mother, who passed away last year, and urged attendees to remember this evening when he said, "I tell you, anyone who has lost someone should be meticulous about reciting Kaddish."

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On the 6th of Tishrei, during the Ten Days of Repentance, David D'or will perform in Caesarea in an evening of Selichot songs, Psalms, and original songs. Rabbi Zamir Cohen will also be there.

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In a surprising interview on Kol Berama radio, Eli Yatzpan discussed the Iranian threat and encouraged listeners to put on tefillin and wake up for selichot. "Anyone who believes a little and connects a little puts on tefillin for 10 minutes in the morning. And believe me, their life changes."