As tens of thousands prepare to walk to the Kosel this Shavuos, a series of hospitality tents have been erected throughout Yerushalayim to serve the crowds en route to the site.
The initiative, now in its third year, is led by the Ministry for Yerushalayim and Jewish Tradition under the direction of Minister Meir Porush.
The tents are strategically positioned across the city, providing pedestrians with a place to pause and refresh as they make their way to and from the Kosel on the night and day of Shavuos. Every year, multitudes from all neighborhoods of Yerushalayim walk to daven and learn at the makom kadosh, and the tents offer support along the way.
Each hospitality station is stocked with cold and hot drinks, light refreshments, grape juice for Kiddush, popsicles for children, and chairs for resting. Staff will be present to assist visitors.
The project is managed by the Yerushalayim Development Authority and, this year, is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Eyal Chaimovsky z”l, the late CEO of the Authority, who was deeply involved in the city’s growth and development. Large signs at each tent will include berachos for the food and a printed Kiddush text, all in tribute to Eyal Yitzchak ben Moshe Aharon Chaimovsky z”l.
The five tent locations are:

1. Schneller Parking Lot – Rechov Malchei Yisrael
2. Shamgar Funeral Home Parking Lot
3. Chords Bridge
4. Har Chotzvim Intersection
5. IDF Square (Kikar Tzahal)

Minister Porush stated, “It is a tremendous privilege for us to act on behalf of the tens of thousands of mispallelim at the Kosel during Shavuos. …We warmly welcome all those ascending to Yerushalayim for Shavuos and invite them to stop at the hospitality tents for light refreshments and a moment of rest. May we all be zocheh to receive the Torah with joy and see all our heartfelt tefillos answered for the good.”

{Matzav.com Israel}