Passengers aboard an El Al flight from New York to Israel held a Torah reading and recited Vayechal, the fast-day Torah portion, while in the air. A Torah scroll was brought onboard; businessman and philanthropist Louis Scheiner received the third aliyah, according to a video shared by the airline.
Passengers on an El Al flight from New York to Israel conducted a religious service at cruising altitude, including a Torah reading for a fast day. A video published by the airline shows a Torah scroll brought onboard and businessman Louis Scheiner receiving the third aliyah. The event took place on a Thursday evening, according to the timestamp. The Zioneer has previously reported on isolated incidents of prayer-related friction on Israeli public transportation, but this is an in-flight religious observance onboard a national carrier, unusual in its setting. No further details about the specific fast day or passenger count were immediately available.
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