Visitors to the Western Wall are being informed of the beginning of Shabbat with a new public announcement.
In addition to the traditional siren heard throughout Jerusalem at the start of Shabbat, an announcement is being made over the public address system, according to the Western Wall Heritage Foundation. The announcements began March 20.
The announcement says: “Dear guests, welcome to the Western Wall. In a few minutes the Sabbath will begin. Please respect our traditions and avoid taking photographs and refrain from using mobile phones at the Western Wall. Shabbat Shalom!”
The announcement is delivered in Hebrew, English and Russian. — jta