The National Center for Holy Sites erev Shabbos 25 Sivan announced preparations were complete for the thousands of visitors and mispallalim expected to arrive in Amuka on Sunday, 27 Sivan for the yahrzeit of Tanah Rav Yonasan ben Uziel.

Officials worked in conjunction with numerous agencies ahead of the event including Israel Police, Ichud Hatzalah, Magen David Adom, Fire Services and and Mosdos Yeshuos B’Amuka.

Yeshuos B’Amuka runs the kollel at the tziyun year round as well as the annual hachnasas orchim in which drinks are furnished for thousands.

Special tefilos will be recited on the yahrzeit headed by Admor Rav Yechiel Abuchatzera Shlita. The special tikun with 1000 shofaros to assist people seeking a shidduch began at 16:00 with thousands present at the tziyun and many taking part in the tikun.

Mispallalim began arriving at the tziyun in northern Israel on motzei Shabbos Parshas Shelach.

The Center of Holy Sites had the access road repaved and set up accommodations for the expected visitors including parking areas, lighting, water and restrooms.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)