Western Wall
What I carried home from the Haifa conference on antisemitism - opinion
The antisemitism conference had originally been planned for March, then postponed by the war with Iran, landing instead during the three weeks that lead to Tisha B’Av.
Tisha B'Av reminds us that Jewish prayer belongs on the Temple Mount - opinion
Today in photos: Thousands gather at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av lamentations
Police, Border Guard complete public safety preparations ahead of Tisha B’av
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.
Grapevine, February 18, 2026: Saying it with music
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
As the Middle East prepares for war, do not forget Iran's brave protesters - opinion
All of this began not with Iranians who took the streets, not protesting against uranium enrichment or ballistic missiles, but for freedom, liberty, and basic rights.
‘Enough is enough!’: Holy sites bill sparks religious power struggle - analysis
A bill amending the Law for the Protection of Holy Places passed a preliminary vote, boosting the Chief Rabbinate’s authority and reigniting debate over religion, state power, and Diaspora ties.
Should control of the Western Wall be delegated to one sect of Judaism over another? - editorial
With already strained Jewish unity, a recent Knesset vote sends a message that Israel is prepared to legislate one stream of Judaism’s authority over a site that carries meaning for all.
Knesset advances bill granting Chief Rabbinate authority over Western Wall prayer
The bill passed by a margin of 56-47 and will now be discussed in Knesset committee meetings. It will still need to undergo three more plenum readings to become a law.
IDF lone soldiers mark bar and bat mitzvah at Western Wall, including some family surprises
The event was organized by Ach Gadol (Big Brother for Lone Soldiers), a nonprofit that provides one-on-one mentorship and community support for soldiers serving in Israel without immediate family.
Coalition lawmakers vow to advance bill granting Chief Rabbinate authority over Western Wall prayer
A new bill aims to give the Chief Rabbinate control over Western Wall prayer arrangements, with coalition lawmakers pushing for its passage.
High Court empowers anti-Zionists at Judaism’s holiest site - opinion
While Israeli soldiers fight for their lives, the High Court grants the Reform movement's extremists a foothold at the Western Wall, undermining Israel.
It's time for the Western Wall to be a home for every Jew - opinion
The Western Wall belongs to every Jew, and it’s time Israel honors equality, pluralism, and shared heritage.
