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
Milei in Jerusalem: A diplomatic lifeline amid growing isolation - analysis
Milei’s visit offers Israel a rare diplomatic respite—a moment of warmth and alignment in an otherwise chilly international climate.
Three teens arrested in connection to attacking, torching home of Old City resident
An indictment is expected to be filed in the coming days by Jerusalem District police.
Sacred stones scandal: How a five-ton Kotel relic shook Jerusalem
After sparking religious backlash, the Israel Antiquities Authority agrees to rebury ancient Western Wall stones, affirming their status as sacred relics subject to Jewish law, not museum pieces.
Grapevine: True shofar blower
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Family of Haymanot Kasau issues public invite to prayer and rally ceremony
Haymanot Kasau,10, was abducted from the Safed Absorption Center in late February 2024. Since then, her family has voraciously advocated for her release.
Refurbishment work begins at Little Kotel in Muslim Quarter – report
PM Netanyahu approved the renovations and maintenance work after months of internal government discussions.
Ecuadorian President Daniel Naboa visits Western Wall wearing hostage pin
Noboa is in Israel on an official state visit along with a high-level delegation to celebrate 75 years of friendship between Ecuador and Israel.
Unity Event: Sharon Hazum's initiative together with the Western Wall Heritage Foundation
The Unity Project at the Western Wall combined a Kohanim's blessing and a special prayer dedicated to the hostages and peace in Israel.
Israel marks Remembrance Day at Western Wall in Jerusalem
"Perhaps more than ever, the sound of this memorial siren is also a true alarm, commanding us to unite and to come together," President Isaac Herzog said.
Counting every day: Iyar's message of healing, hope, and seeing prophecies come true – opinion
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