Western Wall
The beauty and frustration of Shavuot at the Western Wall
On Shavuot morning, the prayer groups at the Western Wall are composed of Jews of different stripes and appearances, creating a broader cross-section of Jewish life than is there at other times.
Beyond the Headlines: Finding our personal portion in the Torah after Shavuot - opinion
The lost Leonard Cohen concerts in Israel may finally see the light of day
Orphans who lost parents during October 7 war celebrate joint Kotel bar mitzvah
Beyond the Headlines: Moments at Ben-Gurion Airport, the Kotel - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Over 1,000 people, the largest-ever US evangelical delegation set to visit Israel, FOZ says
About 1,000 pastors and influencers will attend a weeklong training and solidarity visit starting December 2.
Brick by brick: Lessons from the walls of Jerusalem
Eric Adams’ visit to Israel highlights the fading bond between New York and Israel - analysis
Adams came not only to reaffirm the deep ties between New York and the Jewish state, but also to warn – sometimes bluntly – about what he believes lies ahead for the city’s Jews.
On This Day: Israel, Jordan sign 1994 peace treaty, ending forty-six years of war
Following Egypt in 1979, Jordan was the second Arab country in the Middle East to sign a peace treaty with Israel.
First Assyrian inscription ever found in Jerusalem uncovered near western wall
Israel’s antiquities authority reports discovery of an Assyrian inscription from the first temple period - evidence of an assyrian presence in the kingdom of judah.
Forty-eight IDF orphans mark bnei mitzvah at Western Wall
Forty-eight children who lost a parent in IDF service marked their bnei mitzvah at the Western Wall in a ceremony of unity and remembrance.
'Let the fireworks begin': Quran-burning Texas politician looks on as IDF strikes in Gaza
In a Monday post on X/Twitter, Valentina Gomez, a Republican vying for Texas's 31st Congressional District, posed at the Gaza border with popcorn and filmed blasts inside the enclave.
Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump pray for success of Trump deal at Western Wall
The three were welcomed by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, the Rabbi of the Western Wall, who thanked them for their work to release the hostages in Gaza.
The future of our people: Strength, love, safety in our youth - opinion
Before arriving at the Old City, we made a series of remarkable stops that reminded us of the richness of our heritage, the resilience of our people, and the vitality of our state.
