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Thousands expected at Western Wall for Jerusalem Day 5785

Celebrations will include prayers, the Flag March and a nationwide educational broadcast.

Unfurling the flag on Jerusalem Day eve. Credit: Western Wall Heritage Foundation.
Unfurling the flag on Jerusalem Day eve. Credit: Western Wall Heritage Foundation.

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation is preparing to host tens of thousands of visitors for Jerusalem Day 5785, marking 58 years since the reunification of the city during the Six-Day War.

Festivities begin Sunday evening with a public prayer service and the unfurling of a giant Israeli flag at the Western Wall Plaza, attended by senior religious and public officials. This year’s flag ceremony is dedicated to the memory of Eyal Chaimovsky, the late director of the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Events continue through Monday, including a festive morning prayer, a special broadcast for elementary school students nationwide, and the iconic Flags March in the evening with mass participation.

Live streams and full schedule are available at: thekotel.org.

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