In the Mazkeret Moshe neighborhood of Jerusalem, wrapped in holiness and festivity for Rosh Hashanah, the “Chesed VeRachamim” synagogue on Carmel Street, near Mahane Yehuda Market, has been alive for 100 years. It is a Jerusalem gem, carefully maintained by the Armoza family, one of the city\u2019s most respected families.<\/p>\n
This week, as every year, “Chesed VeRachamim” is filled with anticipation for the new Jewish year of 5786. A beautiful curtain will cover the ark, Torah scrolls will be adorned with fine mantles, and the synagogue will shine in honor of the coming year. Guests from across Jerusalem are already expected and will be warmly welcomed.<\/p>\n
Rosh Hashanah here is planned to be organized, air-conditioned, and fully prepared for long, heartfelt prayers. Worshippers arriving from Katamon, Arnona, Mekor Baruch, Nahlaot, and even from Ramot in northern Jerusalem know they have reached a special place. Here they will begin the year with pure energy, in a powerful reminder that connects daily Jerusalem life with an eternal biblical story \u2013 the Binding of Isaac.<\/p>\n
After a festive meal of symbolic foods and blessings \u2013 pomegranates, leeks, dates, apples with honey, and more \u2013 worshippers will gather on the first day of Tishrei to welcome the new year. Men in white prayer shawls and women in new holiday clothing will fill the synagogue, many keeping traditions passed down from their families.<\/p>\n
The message is clear: both Mahane Yehuda and Mazkeret Moshe are wrapped in a royal atmosphere that intensifies the spiritual experience. Two full days will be devoted to prayer, accompanied by renowned cantors Ephraim Yehezkel and Avi Itcher, giving the service a timeless Jerusalem character.<\/p>\n
Among the founders \u2013 David and Yaakov Armoza, their sons Muni and Avichai Armoza, David Armoza the grandson, Chaim Pazuelo, and Netanel Cohen \u2013 stand as leading figures and pillars of this spiritual home.<\/p>\n