Live: Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

• Author: Arutz Sheva Staff
• Date: 29 March 2021
• Published date: 29 March 2021
• Publication title: Israel National News (Israel)

The ceremony usually takes place on the third day of Pesach (Passover) and Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles). However, this year, it was decided to hold two ceremonies, on Monday and Tuesday, in order to reduce the number of participants at each one and enable the coronavirus restrictions to be kept.

As per Health Ministry guidelines and in coordination with the Israel Police, the public from around Israel will be allowed to come to the Western Wall Plaza during Passover 5781 limited only by the Plaza's capacity.

The public is asked to come to only one of the two events to allow for a maximum number of participants.

Police presence in the area has been increased, and vehicles have been barred from entering the Old City of Jerusalem and nearby roads.

Israel Police called on the Israeli public to avoid arriving in the area via private vehicle, and instead use public transportation, the "Park and Go" parking lots and shuttles, and the light rail train.

The ceremony will...