She added that she hopes the prayer brings unity and lasting peace across Israel. The blessing is recited in Hebrew while religious men cover their heads with prayer shawls, creating a sea of ...

Jews are currently observing the week-long holiday of Passover. Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men participate in a blessing (Leo Correa/AP) The prayer was led by many of the country’s top rabbis as well as ...

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men participate in a blessing (Leo Correa/AP) The prayer was led by many of the country’s top rabbis as well as Eliya Cohen, a former hostage who was released from Gaza in ...