Western Wall Plaza Watch: Snake removed from Western WallSnake emerges from in between stones of Western Wall, causing commotion in Jerusalem holy site. 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'. Court intervention at Kotel?In the opinion of Professor Aviad Hakohen, the Supreme Court may take up the issue. 'Offensive' UNESCO vote postponedA vote to deny the Temple Mount's Jewish significance was delayed, after Israeli diplomats outflanked the resolution's instigators. Rioters on Temple Mount wound worshipper in KotelElderly Jewish woman wounded in Kotel Plaza by Arab stone-throwers on Temple Mount. 'Governments can 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 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. |
