Passover in Jerusalem: Honorable Aliyah to the Torah for Moshe Lion and Simon Falic at the Western Wall

In Jerusalem, during the Passover holiday, Mayor Moshe Lion and American billionaire Simon Falic participated in an honorary ceremony at the Western Wall (Kotel).

As part of the solemn event held at one of Judaism’s holiest sites, Lion and Falic were honored with an Aliyah to the Torah—a traditional religious practice where an individual is called to the Torah scroll to recite blessings. This honor traditionally expresses recognition for contributions to public life, philanthropy, and support for Jewish initiatives.

The ceremony was led by the Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites, Shmuel Rabinowitz, who regularly oversees prayers and official events at the Western Wall.

Simon Falic is the chairman of *Duty Free Americas* (a chain of duty-free shops) owned by the Falic family. The family is well-known for its extensive philanthropic activities in Israel, including support for projects related to holy sites and Jewish communities. Moshe Lion, for his part, frequently participates in key religious events at the Kotel, emphasizing the importance of preserving traditions and community unity.

The event took place in the presence of a limited number of participants (including Kohanim) with increased security measures, which is typical for such festive ceremonies at this location. The holiday atmosphere and the traditional course of prayers were fully maintained. Thousands of people around the world watched the event thanks to an online broadcast organized by the Western Wall Heritage Foundation.

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