Western Wall

Israel's new Western Wall bill: A 'thorn in the eyes' of Jewish unity - opinion

It stipulates that non-Orthodox prayer – such as prayer services organized by women’s groups – constitutes a “desecration” of the holy sites. 

A Jewish woman covered in a white prayer shawl prays in front of the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, during the Jewish holiday of Passover, April 2, 2018
Sara Netanyahu and Amir Ohana’s fashion pays tribute to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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A demonstrator holds a burning photo of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Paris, France, January 11, 2026

As the Middle East prepares for war, do not forget Iran's brave protesters - opinion

A general view of Jerusalem's Old City shows the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in the foreground as the Dome of the Rock, located on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, is seen in the background.

‘Enough is enough!’: Holy sites bill sparks religious power struggle - analysis


Colel Chabad holds annual bar mitzvah ceremony for children who have lost parents

Following the ceremony, the families were hosted at Jerusalem's International Convention Center and treated to a three course meal and concert. 

 Young men who have lost parents celebrate becoming bar mitzvahs at the Western Wall.

Women of the Wall's Anat Hoffman, wired to fight for pluralism

WoW board chairwoman Anat Hoffman has battled for 35 years for women’s right to pray and read the Torah at the Western Wall. At 70, she carries on the fight from her less stressful Haifa community.

 ANAT HOFFMAN in tallit: Concluded a chapter, but not scaling down WoW work.

Tens of thousands participate in global Shema prayer on behalf of Israeli hostages

At the Western Wall, speakers wearing tags marked “167” for the number of days the hostages have been captive likened the plight of the hostages to the Jews of Persia in the Purim tale.

Jews attend a prayer for the return of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site in the Old City of Jerusalem, March 21, 2024.

Jewish communities unite for Kriat Shema for return of hostages

"Join us live from the Western Wall to hear the voices and exclusive stories of the hostage families, concluding in a moment of prayer and solidarity."

Jewish communities unite for Kriat Shema for return of hostages, March 21, 2024

Javier Milei's rabbi to 'Post': How the Argentinian president fell in love with Judaism - exclusive

Milei's visit to the Western Wall was one of the first things he did when he arrived in the Holy Land, bringing the leader to tears.

 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024

Vice President of Ecuador visits Western Wall in Jerusalem


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Father arrested after son bowed down on Temple Mount

While on break from serving in the reserves on the Gaza border, Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Peirman took his three kids to the Temple Mount.

Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Peirman's youngest son lying on the stairs at the Temple Mount.

Jewish people find comfort amid war at Western Wall

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 An illustrative image of the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem.

No ifs, ands, or buts in Jewish unity

We can either all unite around a shared narrative and ethos, despite our differences, or find ourselves pulled back into the internal wars in a sad and predictable process.

 A mass prayer event for the welfare of the hostages in Gaza takes place at the Western Wall last week.