Thousands of Jewish worshippers gathered at Jerusalem's Western Wall on Monday for a traditional mass blessing ceremony held under tight security for the Passover holiday. /Xinhua Photo

The "priestly blessing" takes place twice a year at one of Judaism's holiest sites during the week-long holidays of Passover as well as Sukkot, which takes place in autumn. /Xinhua Photo

Men and women are seen wrapped in white prayer shawls praying in front of the Wall. /Xinhua Photo