The excavation of the tunnel for the Western Wall elevator has begun. Herzl Ben-Ari, CEO of the Company for the Development and Renovation of the Jewish Quarter: “We are not just building an elevator, but also bridging two thousand years of history.”
A real estate case has decided in favor of residents of a high-rise building asking to be allowed more efficient use of a Shabbat elevator.
Opening of elevator to make Hebron holy site disabled-accessible pushed off from this week after Minister Gallant seeks to attend.
New Jersey condo to resume Shabbat elevator service after settling with residents who sued.
Elevator was essential for elderly and disabled observant residents to leave their apartments on Shabbat and holidays.
Elevator to be built at cost of NIS 55 million will bring worshipers from Jewish Quarter to Western Wall plaza and provide disabled access.
Dean Shoshani and Stav Harari named as victims who drowned in flooded Tel Aviv elevator.
The project will give those with physical disabilities easier access to the Western Wall from the Jewish Quarter of the Old City.
Elevator and underground tunnels will allow greater access to Western Wall and Jewish Quarter to elderly and disabled.
