Western Wall Plaza![]() Agriculture Minister decries removal of Regev's authorityMinister Ariel blasts PM's decision to strip Miri Regev of committee chair over refusal to approve upgrades to Kotel mixed prayer section.![]() Ancient clay seal found under Western Wall PlazaExcavations at Western Wall Plaza unearth unique stamped clay from the First Temple Period believed to belong to city governor.![]() 'Reform Movement is looking for backdoor path to recognition'Netanyahu explains decision to freeze Western Wall plan pushed by Reform Movement.![]() Police convoy escorts disabled children to Western WallMotorcycle patrols in Jerusalem accompany children of Ezer Mitzion to Western Wall plaza.![]() Israel looks to end crisis with Diaspora JewsBennett, Shaked intensify efforts to find compromise, prevent break between Israel and American Jewish leaders.![]() 'Reform Jews, stay in America and don't interfere here'Haredi MK praises PM's decision to freeze Western Wall plan, calls on Reform Jews to stay in US - and out of Israeli politics.![]() Bennett: American Jews are our brothersIsrael's relationship with American Jews is in trouble, says Education Minister: 'They feel like they've been slapped in the face'.![]() Western Wall belongs to all Jews - but the decision is Israel'sOpinion: Israel is the sovereign power in Jerusalem, and decisions regarding the Western Wall are Israel's to make.![]() 'Nullifying Western Wall decision an attack on Jewish unity'Defense Minister blasts government's decision to shelve plan to establish Reform prayer area at Western Wall. 'Come back to your senses'.![]() Could the Supreme Court rule in favor of reform prayer at Kotel?In the opinion of Professor Aviad Hakohen, the Supreme Court may take up the issue.![]() After diplomatic blitz, 'offensive' UNESCO vote postponedA vote to deny the Temple Mount's Jewish significance was delayed, after Israeli diplomats outflanked the resolution's instigators.![]() Rock-throwers on Temple Mount wound worshipper at KotelElderly Jewish woman wounded in Kotel Plaza by Arab stone-throwers on Temple Mount.![]() 'Governments should reform tax codes, not religion'Committee chairman blasts Kotel Plaza changes pushed by Reform movement. 'Don't use the Kotel for a political struggle.'![]() Top Shas sage warns Netanyahu over KotelRabbi Shalom Cohen warns Prime Minister he will tell Shas to leave Coalition if government caves in to Reform Jews.![]() De Blasio Prays 'Emotionally' at Western WallNYC mayor tours Kotel Tunnels with large Jewish delegation after nighttime prayer at Western Wall.![]() 'Women of the Wall Smuggled Torah to Kotel in Blankets'Witness reveals she saw WoW smuggle scroll in violation of regulations hidden in a bag, reports police threateningly indifferent.![]() Watch Live: Selichot at the KotelJoin the special prayers for Selichot at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem, attended by leading rabbis and Knesset members.![]() Arab World Opposes Bennett's New PlazaThe Jordanian government and others in the Arab world disapprove of the new plaza adjacent to the Western Wall, known as "Ezrat Yisrael."![]() Sharansky: Make Room at Kotel for Mixed PrayerJewish Agency head calls to extend Kotel with section for men and women together.![]() 10.5 Million Kotel Visits in 2012Police data shows 10.5 million trips to the Western Wall in 2012. Israel finally expands Kotel facilities.![]() Kotel Cleanup for PassoverPhoto essay: Rabbi of the Kotel and Holy Places takes part in cleanup of the Western Wall for Pesach. |