Kotel - Arutz Sheva 'Holding the candle and banishing the darkness'Public Security Minister, Chief Rabbi and Jerusalem Mayor participate in candle lighting ceremony at the Western Wall. Exciting bar mitzvah for victims of hostilities at Western WallVictims of Hostilities Organization holds Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremony for children affected by Islamic attacks. European Union takes on planned Jerusalem cable carTourism Min. Levin sends angry letter to EU rep., criticizing 'gross and unacceptable' interference in Israel's internal affairs. Provocation at the Western WallDozens of WoW members, leaders of Reform, Conservative movements, try to bring Torah scrolls from egalitarian section into women's section. Women of the Wall demand Gantz 'fulfill his promise'Radical women's organization demands Blue and White, Yisrael Beytenu, refuse to join government unless Western Wall reform is implemented. Netanyahu prays at the KotelPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his wife prayed at the Western Wall ahead of Tuesday’s elections. Watch: Tisha B'Av in the heart of JerusalemPolice, volunteers, work to secure Western Wall and protect worshipers. Jennifer Lopez prays at Western WallAmerican actress and singer Jennifer Lopez follows Tel Aviv performance with visit to Israel's holiest site. Blue and White leader visits Western WallMK Benny Gantz says only way to bridge gap between sectors is respectful dialogue. Watch: Prayers for Fast of Tammuz at Western WallCrowds gathered in Kotel plaza since night for prayers and 'selichot' for the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz today. Deri: Women of the Wall a 'destructive phenomenon'Deri responds to petition calling on him to ban Women of the Wall from the Kotel, says he is doing everything in his power to combat group. Watch: Second hakafot at Western WallAt Western Wall, second hakafot begin at holiday's end. Dozens of other events take place throughout country. Prayers continue at egalitarian Kotel area despite protestsHundreds of Jews pray and study Torah at Robinson's Arch despite angry reactions from Reform and Conservative movements. Watch: Yom Kippur eve prayers at the KotelThousands at the Western Wall plaza for Selichot on the eve of Yom Kippur.Photos: Selichot at the KotelThousands of people attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Over 10,000 expected at Western Wall for 'Day of Jewish Unity'US Ambassador David Friedman expected to join thousands in mass prayer event at Western Wall ahead of Rosh Hashanna. Watch: Notes cleared out from Western WallThousands of notes placed in Western Wall removed ahead of High Holidays. Rubashkin prays at Western WallIowa kosher slaughterhouse executive who was freed from jail in December prayed for "an exceptionally long time". A taste of IsraelHow do I begin to share with you that indefinable feeling of home? Rabbi urges 'introspection' after disaster narrowly avertedWestern Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz says he is shocked after boulder crashes into egalitarian plaza.'The Reforms' demand is unacceptable'Minister Regev refuses Netanyahu's request to enlarge the mixed prayer section at the Western Wall. Putting on tefillin at the Kotel is women's empowerment?Chabad emissary Rebbetzin Esther Piekarski discusses the Rebbe, his relationship to Israel and his thoughts about women's empowerment. Will Prince William visit the Western Wall?Western Wall rabbi says he was asked to investigate possibility of Prince William visiting the Western Wall. Women file complaint after being abused by Women of the WallWomen of the Wall push, verbally abuse, women and teens praying at Western Wall. Jerusalem Day awaits the RedeemerWhy doesn’t all of Israeli society celebrate Jerusalem Day? When will the joyous celebration come to pass? Save our KotelIllegitimate strains of purported 'Judaism' brazenly exercise influence to transform Israel into secular culture; Kotel must be protected. 'Reform is disappearing while the Orthodox community is growing'Over 40 Orthodox businessmen from the US visit Israel, speak to PM Netanyahu, ministers, and MKs, rebut claims by the Reform Movement. Mike Pence: Western Wall visit was ' very inspiring'Vice President Mike Pence wraps up his trip to Israel with a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem. New synagogue inaugurated in Western Wall tunnelsSynagogue will be open to all wishing to study, pray, and connect to the Creator. Police Commissioner lights first Hanukkah candle at Western Wall'Light is similar to love, devotion, and service that can be transferred to others, and that is what every Israeli police officer does.'Jewish billionaire distributed $100 to anyone singing at KotelChilean billionaire Leonardo Farkas arrives at Western Wall, gives 100 dollar bills to anyone singing Chabad songs. Watch: Central slichot event at Western WallKotel plaza packed, as Tzfat chief rabbi Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu leads repentance prayers ahead of Yom Kippur. Feminist group wants Western Wall rabbi stripped of immunityCenter for Women's Justice demands Jerusalem Magistrates Court to strip Kotel Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch of his immunity. IDF guides rename Temple MountIDF booklet claims Binding of Isaac occurred '4,000 years ago, behind the Western Wall.' Rabbis: Western Wall controversy is not about rights at allRabbis reject senators' 'inappropriate intervention' in Israeli religious affairs. Mass 'selichot' prayers at Western Wall - in picturesChief Rabbi of Jerusalem Shlomo Amar joins thousands of worshippers in mass selichot prayers at Western Wall days ahead of Rosh Hashanah. Conservative movement sends angry letter to PM NetanyahuConservative movement slams Israel for not 'diversifying' determination of Judaism, calls status quo 'unconscionable.' Chief Rabbinate: Supreme Court overstepped authorityChief Rabbinate says Supreme Court cannot force alterations at Western Wall plaza. Yaakov Shwekey 'Flagdance' historic Kotel plaza performanceView selected excerpts in honor of Jerusalem Jubilee celebrations, tens of thousands participate at Western Wall plaza. Watch: Motorcyclists salute Jerusalem policeA group of over 100 motorcyclists come to the Western Wall, show their support for the Israel police. Greenblatt prays at the KotelPresident Trump’s special representative visits the Western Wall after working to resolve tensions in Jerusalem. 'Reform failed in America'Former MK says Reform Movement wants Israeli Jews to assimilate, slams Reform for trying to dictate Israel's policies. Jewish Federation CEO: The gap is growingArik Goldstein, Jewish Federation of New York Executive Director, responds to government decision to freeze Western Wall plan. Government freezes pro-Reform Western Wall planReligious parties score win as plan to create mixed-gender prayer area at Western Wall for Reform Movement shelved. Israeli government gathers in Western Wall tunnelsGovernment holds meeting discussing making Western Wall more accessible for wheelchairs, affirming new Communications Minister. White House disassociates itself from Kotel commentsWhite House: Remarks by American diplomats that the Western Wall is not part of Israel do not reflect Trump's position. Watch: 'Kotel Cam' LiveArutz Sheva and ILTV with a special camera at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Six Day War Torah scroll to be featured in March of the LivingTorah scroll carried by Rabbi Shlomo Goren at liberation of Western Wall to be included in March of the Living. When Chabad united the right and leftCoalition Chairman Bitan and Opposition Leader Herzog celebrate at Chabad-organized bar mitzvah for 120 orphans.'Media coverage inviting terror attack at Western Wall'Haredi MK responds to report of lax security at holy site on Shabbat, warns Arab media pushing story could inspire attack. Sharansky: Reform Jewry the 'final defense' before assimilationNatan Sharansky, among those spearheading the 'Kotel plan', called for greater openness towards Reform Jews. US Ambassador to Israel summoned for reprimandNetanyahu summons US Ambassador; new policy guidelines to be announced Shas submits 'Kotel Law' to the KnessetShas submits law that will legally establish the Kotel's halakhic status and is also supported by MKs from Jewish Home and Likud. New proposal regulates the status of the KotelShas MKs propose bill to place the Kotel and the plaza around it under the jurisdiction of Rabbinical Courts and the Chief Rabbinate. Jewish Home MK: Supreme Court not authorized to adjudicate KotelMK Smotrich writes letter to Attorney General, asks government to tell Supreme Court to leave Western Wall alone.JFNA board: Implement Kotel egalitarian space dealJewish Federations of North America send letter to Netanyahu, calls for implementation of egalitarian prayer space at the Western Wall. Father of murdered rabbi: Israel not intimidatedMemorial plaque dedicated to memory of terror victims Rabbi Nechemia Levy and Aaron Bennet. |
