Kotel
High Court grills state, Jerusalem over years-long holdup at egalitarian Western Wall Plaza
The “Kotel Agreement,” a compromise approved by the government in January 2016, has been systematically pushed and held up by the government and the Jerusalem municipality.
Temple Mount’s delicate balance tested as Jewish prayer, Ramadan crowds meet
Jews pray on Jerusalem's Temple Mount as decades-old status quo begins to shift
'I never had a bar mitzvah,' lone soldiers from Ethiopia to celebrate at the Western Wall
Indonesian rabbi reflects establishing community as son celebrates bar mitzvah - interview
"All Jews are responsible for one another," said Baruch, adding that since October 7 it was important to remember that "We are one people, one faith."
The lessons of Haim Taib’s Torah
The scroll, donated in memory of the victims of October 7 and Operation Swords of Iron, calls for unity, attentiveness, and mutual respect.
Western Wall slihot ceremony unites thousands in remembrance and hope
A year after the October 7 tragedy: Mass selichot prayer and Torah dedication at the Western Wall
WATCH: The event will be broadcast live around the world in honor of those who lost their lives in the terror attacks on October 7 and the Iron Swords War.
Grapevine, July 7, 2024: Scaled-down national days
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Children of fallen Israeli heroes celebrate Bnei Mitzvah event at the Kotel
The event began before noon with the religious part of the ceremony, followed by some dancing to music and a meeting with President Herzog.
Rabbi who lost son in Gaza: 'Hamas wanted to destroy us, but they strengthened us'
Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Torah scrolls to be written at Western Wall, dedicated Gaza hostages, fallen soldiers
Special prayers will also be held in the complex for the swift return of hostages and the health and safety of those suffering and serving the nation.
Kids to fly kites for hostages at Western Wall
All children are invited to come to the Western Wall and fly their kites.
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.
