'Let's stop the hatred'
US Justice Dept. Antisemitism Envoy visits Western Wall
Visiting Israel for Holocaust Remembrance Day, Leo Terrell prayed at the Western Wall for peace and an end to rising antisemitism worldwide.
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Western Wall stone returned to Jerusalem
Defense Minister Israel Katz orders that a stone from the Western Wall, placed at the Kirya military complex in Tel Aviv, to be transferred to a designated geniza site alongside other Western Wall stones.
Under Western Wall Plaza:
Mikveh from Second Temple Period discovered
Rock-hewn mikveh uncovered in Jerusalem excavations beneath a destruction layer provides evidence of the events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago.
Preferential Treatment:
Worshipper at Western Wall arrested due to Women of the Wall
Liba Center claims worshippers were removed and an unwarranted arrest was made on behalf of the Women of the Wall.
Fifth night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall
Rabbis, public figures, and foreign dignitaries participate in the ceremony to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall.
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Fourth Hanukkah Candle Lighting at the Western Wall
The fourth Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony took place at the Western Wall with Rabbis, public figures and representatives of the Israel Police.
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Lighting candles for 3rd night of Hanukkah at Western Wall
Bereaved families who lost loved ones in the recent war participate in the lighting of the candles for the third night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.
'Maccabees of our time'
Netanyahu and Huckabee light candles with IDF troops
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara lit the second Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall with IDF soldiers, praising them as the modern-day Maccabees.
5-ton stone returned to Western Wall
After being displayed for years in the Knesset and at Ben-Gurion Airport, a stone from the Western Wall was returned to its original resting place this evening.
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Lighting candles for 2nd night of Hanukkah at Western Wall
At the Western Wall in Jerusalem, the second Hanukkah candle lighting event is taking place with the participation of the Yad Labanim organization and IDF widows and orphans
'A gift beyond measure'
Watch: Captivity survivor lights the Menorah at the Western Wall
Western Wall Plaza hosted the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle, in the presence of dignitaries and with the participation of former captive Segev Kalfon.
Hanukkah menorah arrives at Western Wall ahead of holiday
This year's candlighting ceremonies will be held under the theme, 'And the redeemed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with song,' with the participation of captivity survivors.
Provocation at Western Wall
Torah Scroll smuggled through bathroom
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation reports that Reform women smuggled a Torah scroll through the public restrooms, in violation of the regulations and desecrating the sanctity of the scroll.
Before meeting Trump:
Captivity survivor prays at Western Wall
Former hostage Segev Kalfon visits the Western Wall after 738 days in Hamas captivity, and is gifted an ancient artifact of faith and resilience.
Georgia’s Foreign Minister visits Western Wall
Georgia’s Foreign Minister, Maka Bochorishvili, visited the Western Wall, where she prayed and placed a note between the stones.
As his term ends:
Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams in emotional visit to Western Wall
New York City Mayor concludes his historic visit to Israel with a powerful statement at the Western Wall, reaffirming his commitment to Israel and the Jewish people: “I am your brother!”
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Second Hakafot at Western Wall, Mercaz Harav Yeshiva
'Second Hakafot' of Simchat Torah for Jews from around the world held in Jerusalem.
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Thousands attend holiday prayers at the Western Wall
Thousands of Jews arrive at the Western Wall for festive Hoshana Rabba prayers, thanking G-d for the hostages' release. Watch.
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Priestly Blessing ceremony begins at the Western Wall
Traditional mass Priestly Blessing ceremony held at Western Wall, with tens of thousands in attendance.
After finalizing hostage deal:
Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner visit Western Wall
US envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump visited the Western Wall, praying with Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch for the hostages’ safe return and lasting peace in the region.
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Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall
First mass Priestly Blessing ceremony begins at the Western Wall, attended by Hamas captivity survivors, families of hostages, and tens of thousands of worshipers.
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Prayer for hostages' return at Western Wall with survivors
Over 100,000 worshippers, including captivity survivors, participate in the central Selichot prayer event at the Western Wall, offering prayers for the safety of soldiers and the return of hostages.
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Central Selichot service at the Western Wall
Tens of thousands of worshippers take part in the central Selichot event at the Western Wall on the eve of Yom Kippur.
At the Western Wall
President Herzog participates in Selichot prayers
President Herzog joins Selichot prayers at the Western Wall and meets with IDF lookouts who survived captivity.
'One moment of light'
Hostage survivor Emily Damari participates in Selichot prayers
Heroic hostage survivor Emily Damari, who endured 471 days in Hamas captivity, shared with 50,000 worshippers at the Western Wall how hearing Selichot prayers during her imprisonment gave her hope.
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Over 50,000 attend Selichot and Zohar completion ceremony
Tens of thousands of people attend historic Selichot gathering at the Western Wall, led by Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto.
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50,000 participate in Selichot prayers at Western Wall
The Selichot prayers were dedicated for the return of the hostages and for the safety of IDF soldiers. In a special gesture, President of Argentina participated via video conference.
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Thousands pray for the hostages at the Western Wall
Thousands gather at the Western Wall for Selichot service, praying for the safe return of hostages and offering support to their families and to captivity survivors.
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Over 50,000 attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall
Over 50,000 attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall, including Hamas captivity survivor Agam Berger and relatives of murdered hostage Almog Sarusi.
Rubio at Western Wall:
'May peace reign upon this Holy Land and the world'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened his visit to Israel with a prayer alongside Prime Minister Netanyahu at the Western Wall.
Marco Rubio to visit Western Wall with Netanyahu on Sunday
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he will be visiting Jerusalem to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday, including a shared trip to the Western Wall.
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Thousands participate in Selichot prayers at Western Wall
Thousands participated on Thursday night in reciting the Selichot prayers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem and prayed for the safety of Israel and the return of the hostages.
'I came out strengthened'
The haredi soldier vs. the extremists at the Western Wall
Mendel Roth, a haredi soldier in the Hashmonaim Brigade, arrived at the Western Wall to recite Selichot prayers, where a group of Hasidic boys gathered around him, curious about his military service. Some extremists attempted to distance them and even claimed there is a "halachic ruling to throw him out of the place."
Watch: Heartbreaking 'Kaddish' prayer at the Western Wall
Hundreds of bereaved families from around Israel attend last night of Selichot at the Western Wall to take part in the prayers and draw shared strength.
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Thousands at Selichot prayers at Western Wall
About 50,000 people participated in the Selichot prayer at the Western Wall and prayed for the return of the hostages, for the safety of the soldiers and the injured, and for peace and security of Israel.
Watch: Tens of thousands attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall
Tens of thousands of Jews attend first Selichot prayer session of the year at the Western Wall, alongside released hostages and relatives of those still held captive in Gaza.
Emotional moment:
Tefillin ceremony at Western Wall honors Holocaust family legacy
At a Western Wall ceremony Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu presents his grandson with tefillin that his own grandfather used every day during the Holocaust, 'to show where we were 85 years ago and where we are now.'
Graffiti removed from Western Wall stones
Israel Antiquities Authority conservators remove red graffiti sprayed on Western Wall stones, condemning the act as a grave offense against a site of immense cultural and religious significance.
Shock in Jerusalem
Western Wall defaced with anti-Israel graffiti
Graffiti reading 'There is a holocaust in Gaza' was sprayed on the Western Wall. Police arrest suspect.
'All who are for G-d - follow me!'
Haredi soldiers end march for beret at Western Wall
Soldiers from first regular-service haredi company, 'Hashmonaim,' end march for beret at Western Wall.
Governor Sanders visits Western Wall with Ambassador Huckabee
Joined by her father, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Sarah Huckabee-Sanders prayed at the Western Wall, voicing support for Israel and honoring the site’s sacred legacy.
Mike Johnson at the Western Wall:
'May America always stand with Israel'
As the fast of Tisha B’Av drew to a close, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mr. Mike Johnson, led a delegation of Congress members on a visit to the Western Wall.
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Prayer for unity and hostages' return at the Western Wall
Tisha B’Av, a solemn day of mourning for the destruction of the Temples and the consequences of baseless hatred, will conclude with a communal moment of reflection and hope.
Defense Minister prays at Western Wall on Tisha B'Av
On Tisha B'Av, Defense Minister Israel Katz prayed at the Western Wall for the return of the hostages, the safety of IDF soldiers, and victory over Hamas terrorists.
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Tisha B'Av night at the Western Wall
Large crowd gathers to read the Book of Lamentations and recite 'Kinot' prayers at the Western Wall. Watch.
Tisha B'av - the destruction of the Temple
Israel marks the day when both Holy Temples were destroyed; tens of thousands recite prayers of mourning at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Steve Witkoff at Western Wall:
'I pray for the hostages and an end to the war'
During a diplomatic visit to Israel, US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff visited the Western Wall ahead of Tisha B’Av, where he offered a personal prayer, placed a note in the Wall, and voiced support for Israel and the hostages.
CENTCOM Commander visits the Western Wall
On his first visit to Judaism’s holiest site, General Kurilla joins prayers for IDF, US forces, and return of hostages; 'My mother told me God would repay me for supporting Israel.'
Police investigating
Woman wounded at Western Wall as bullet lands in Prayer Plaza
Police launch investigation after woman in her 50s injured while sitting in women's section by what is thought to be a stray bullet.
Women of the Wall smuggle Torah scroll in baby carrier
Tensions erupted at the prayer plaza as Women of the Wall attempt to bypass regulations with concealed Torah scroll.
Peace for Jerusalem:
Senior Trump advisor Paula White visits Western Wall
Senior Trump advisor Paula White visits Western Wall, with her husband, singer Jonathan Cain, and puts a personal note in the wall with her heartfelt prayers.
Following success against Iran:
Amb. Huckabee gives thanks at the Western Wall
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits Western Wall ahead of Independence Day, offers prayers for Israel and President Trump, and receives letter of gratitude from site’s rabbi.
Chief Rabbis lead festive Rosh Chodesh prayer at Western Wall
A festive Rosh Chodesh prayer was held this morning at the Western Wall, including thanksgiving Psalms for the miracles that occurred during Operation Rising Lion.
'A nation has risen like a lion'
Netanyahu prays for Trump at the Western Wall
Netanyahu offers thanksgiving at Western Wall, prays for President Trump after US strike on Iran's nuclear sites.
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The people of Israel unite in prayer from the Western Wall
Rabbis are holding a prayer rally at the Western Wall tonight (Monday) for the success of the war effor and the recovery of the wounded.
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Shofar blasts at the Western Wall
Worshippers who were at the Western Wall plaza when news of the Israeli attack on Iran was made public recited Psalms and blew the shofar.
'Am Yisrael Chai!'
Javier Milei ends visit with emotional prayer at Western Wall
During the visit, Prime Minister Netanyahu presented Argentine President Milei with an ancient seal, approximately 2,700 years old, bearing the name "Netanyahu son of Yo'ash."
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Argentina's President sheds a tear at the Western Wall
Argentina's President Javier Milei arrives in Israel and begins his visit with an emotional prayer at the Western Wall.
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Thousands at the Western Wall as Shavuot ends
Over 100,000 people visited the Western Wall over the holiday, with approximately 20,000 participating in the sunrise prayer service.
Jerusalem sets up hospitality tents for Shavuot pilgrims
Five hospitality tents will serve the masses heading to the Western Wall for Shavuot, offering refreshments and rest areas.
