Western Wall

Israel uncovers Second Temple-period mikveh beneath Western Wall

The ritual bath was found sealed beneath a layer of destruction dated to 70 CE, in which researchers found burned ash and numerous artifacts that offer a snapshot of life just before the city fell.

THE RITUAL purification bath (mikveh) from the Second Temple period.
Some 120 Holocaust survivors lit the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall, December 18, 2025.

Over 100 Holocaust survivors light fifth Hanukkah candle at Western Wall in ceremony of resilience

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara visit the Western Wall to light the second candle of Hanukkah, 15 December 2025.

PM Netanyahu visits Western Wall to light second Hanukkah candle, speaks to IDF soldiers

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on September 18, 2025.

Beyond the Headlines: Moments at Ben-Gurion Airport, the Kotel - opinion


Kids to fly kites for hostages at Western Wall

All children are invited to come to the Western Wall and fly their kites.

Israeli children fly kites in the Western Wall on November 19, 2023

WATCH: Thousands pray at Western Wall for Israelis kidnapped in Gaza

The prayer service will also seek divine blessings for the IDF and the dedicated Israeli security personnel during Operation Swords of Iron.

 Worshippers wearing prayer shawls take part in the priestly blessing during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site, in Jerusalem's Old City, October 2, 2023

Prayers and psalms recited at Western Wall for soldiers, captives held by Hamas

On Sunday morning, a large sign was hung up next to the Western Wall with the "Mi Shebeirach" prayer for the IDF soldiers and members of the Israeli security forces.

 A view of the sign containing the "Mi Shebeirach" prayer at the Western Wall, October 15, 2023

WATCH: Historic reenactment of Levite choir resounds near Temple Mount

The Levites echoed songs from the Psalms, reminiscent of those sung during the Sukkot holiday in ancient times.

 Close to1000 Levites from around the world gather near the Western Wall to sing liturgical songs for Sukkot, October 2, 2023

Why is one of Judaism's holiest sites not accessible yet?

Despite decades of advocacy and significant donations, the bureaucratic hurdles have prevented the realization of a simple solution to make this holy site accessible to all.

 A view of the Kotel.

Over 50,000 Jewish worshipers gather for Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall

The tradition of conducting a mass event for the blessing has been a highlight of the week-long Sukkot and Passover holidays.

 THE MASSES pray at the Western Wall during Hol Hamoed Sukkot, October 2, 2023.

WATCH: Yom Kippur services at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City

In honor of the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, The Jerusalem Post is sharing this livestream of the Western Wall in the Old City to watch the Yom Kippur prayers held at the site.

Thousands gather for Slihot prayers at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, early on September 22, 2023, before Yom Kippur.

WATCH: Tens of thousands at Western Wall for final Slihot before Yom Kippur

Over two million people took part in Slihot services at the Western Wall this year.

Thousands gather for Slihot prayers at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, early on September 22, 2023, before Yom Kippur.

Sukkot: Fun holiday activities in Jerusalem you can't afford to miss

Sukkot the perfect time to go with the family to a museum, take a holiday-themed workshop, go to a music concert, or to any of the special events in and around Jerusalem.

 HIDDEN VALLEY jeep tours of the Judean Mountains.

Jerusalem Old City gate gets NIS 40 million renovation

The Old City’s Dung Gate complex was upgraded up to the entrance to the Western Wall.

 The inaugural ceremony of the renovations made to Jerusalem's Old City Dung Gate complex.