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.
The tradition of conducting a mass event for the blessing has been a highlight of the week-long Sukkot and Passover holidays.
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.
Over two million people took part in Slihot services at the Western Wall this year.
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.
The Old City’s Dung Gate complex was upgraded up to the entrance to the Western Wall.
Tens of thousands have already arrived during the month of Elul for Selichot prayers at the Kotel. Thousands more are coming.
Every synagogue in Jerusalem will have armed security guards for the upcoming High Holy Days due to an uptick in terror attacks.
81-year-old Yaakov Cohen was revealed as the mystery IDF soldier shown blowing a shofar in an iconic photograph in Jerusalem's Old City.
The process of removal is being carried out in accordance with halachic instructions, using gloves and disposable wooden tools.