Tamuz 2, 5777, 6/26/2017
Western Wall Plaza 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. |
