To close the first anniversary of the massacre in southern Israel, thousands gathered at the Western Wall to recite the Selichot prayers and partake in the dedication of a Torah scroll.
Torah scroll written by the families of victims of the October 7 massacre and families of fallen soldiers of the Swords of Iron War placed in the Holy Ark of the Western Wall.
Ballistic missiles fired at Israel by Iran seen over Jerusalem's ancient holy sites.
The central Selichot event will take place in a limited format in the Western Wall tunnels and in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines.
David Laron, CEO of Israel Post, hands collection of letters addressed to God, which had been sent from around the world and collected by Israel Post over the past year, to Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, the rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites.
Minister of Jerusalem Meir Porush toured the Western Wall elevator construction site that will make the Western Wall accessible to those with disabilities from the Jewish Quarter.
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.”
Despite tensions in northern Israel: Tens of thousands of Jews arrive at Western Wall to recite Selichot prayers, praying for the return of the hostages and protection for Israel's soldiers.
Unknown vandals repeatedly deface and rip out pages from siddurim at the Western Wall, write calls for the destruction of Israel on the prayer books.
Thousands prayed at the Western Wall for the return of the hostages as well as the recovery of those wounded in the war and peace and unity among the people of Israel.
Thousands attend Wednesday night Selichot prayers at the Western Wall, praying for the welfare of Israel's soldiers, healing for the injured, and the return of the hostages held captive in Gaza.
Arab filmed during Tisha B'Av damaging tires of Jewish-owned vehicles parked near the Western Wall.
Preparations are being made for the traditional Slichot prayers ahead of the High Holidays at the Western Wall, including a special service to be held on October 7th.
Special prayer and call for unity held to mark the end of Tisha B'av begin at the Western Wall, with thousands in attendance and broadcast live to viewers in Israel and around the world. Watch.
Photographer Dov Ber Hechtman captures the Tisha B'av atmosphere as thousands arrive to mark the saddest day of the year at the Western Wall and read Lamentations.
A stone fell into the Western Wall prayer plaza from the 700-year-old Mahkame building due to a leak in its roof.
Hundreds of people arrive at the Western Wall to pray for injured IDf soldier Ro'i Sasson, who was severely injured while fighting in Gaza. Watch.
After a night of Torah study at the Western Wall, yeshiva students hold festive Jerusalem Day prayers, before returning to Torah learning.
At the opening ceremony marking the Day of Liberation and Rescue of the Jews of Europe that took place at the Western Wall, children gave a touching performance as they recited poetry excerpts and chanted psalms for the release of the hostages.
Simon Hayat was evacuated with his family from the town of Shlomi and dreamed of praying at the Western Wall, where he hadn't been since the Second Lebanon War - and finally saw his dream come true.
Hundreds are currently participating in the traditional Lag B'Omer bonfire at the Western Wall Plaza, in the presence of the rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, in honor of the holy Tanna Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
Israel begins commemorating its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of hostilities, the first since the October 7 massacre.
'For the return of the hostages and the peace of the State of Israel': Over 30,000 worshipers participate in Priestly Blessing ceremony at the Western Wall.
Thousands are due to participate in the traditional Birkat Kohanim prayer tomorrow at the Western Wall. Expected changes to traffic arrangements in Jerusalem.
Since Oct. 7th, many notes were sent via the website from Israel and around the world by IDF soldiers, the wounded, families of hostages, and more.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum will host a global hour of Jewish unity and prayer at the Western Wall, that will be live broadcast worldwide tomorrow (Thursday), from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m, ending with the Shema prayer.
Rami Davidian, who saved dozens from 10/7 massacre: 'For us, this marks the closure to thank the Almighty here for the miracle of being here and for the privilege of saving many youths.'
After leaving the battlefields of the Gaza Strip, soldiers from the Givati Brigade visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem and recited the Hagomel blessing to thank G-d for their preservation in battle.
Newly-elected Argentinian President Javier Milei visits Western Wall in first stop during visit to Israel, says he will move embassy to Jerusalem.
Memorial ceremony at the Western Wall commemorates the victims who fell between October 7 and the present day.
The Chief Rabbinate and other organizations, including the Families Forum, are holding a prayer rally for the release of the hostages held by Hamas and the safe return of IDF soldiers.
Sapir Cohen, Yelena Trupanob and Irena Tati visit Western Wall, recite prayers of thanksgiving.
Two Torah scrolls dedicated to Western Wall, writing begins of scrolls for synagogues in the Gaza Envelope communities and at IDF bases.
President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, prayed this evening at Western Wall Plaza for well-being of IDF soldiers and swift return of captives.
Upon assuming his role and amidst the ongoing war, Jack Lew makes first visit to Western Wall as ambassador.
Mother of hostage kidnapped from music rave by Hamas to light torch at Western Wall Plaza.
1,400 memorial candles will be lit in memory of the victims at the Western Wall at 6 pm.
Unifying gathering to be held at the Western Wall, with prayers for the safe return of the hostages and the success of the IDF.
Kathy Hochul, Gov. of New York, visits the Western Wall, praying for welfare of captives and abductees.
Surprise attack on Israel: prayers and outcry at the Western Wall
Tens of thousands visit Western Wall plaza on Thursday night, with thousands attending prayers at the site.
Monday's Priestly Blessing ceremony was attended by 50,000 people, and a similar number is expected at Wednesday's ceremony.
During the first days of Sukkot, around 200,000 people visited the Western Wall.
Thousands have gathered to recite the Sukkot prayers and experience the Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) service at the Western Wall.
Western Wall Heritage Foundation prepares to hold two separate 'Birkat Kohanim' ceremonies; tens of thousands expected to attend.
Thousands mark end of holiest day of the Jewish calendar with singing at Jerusalem holy site.
Watch the special Selichot prayers taking place at the Western Wall, on the eve of Yom Kippur 2023.
Last Selichot prayer event for this year will be held Saturday night and followed by 'hatarat nedarim.'
In first, Selichot prayers at the Western Wall Plaza are translated into sign language; groups for hearing-impaired take part in prayers.
Tens of thousands attend central selichot services, annulment of vows ceremony at Western Wall.
Tens of thousands of worshipers expected at the Western Wall during Rosh Hashanah and the 10 Days of Repentance.
Crowd of 50,000 attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall, praying for peace in Israel and reciting the 'Shema Yisrael' prayer.
Integrity of ancient stones of holy site examined to ensure safety of thousands of worshipers over High Holidays.
Around 25,000 people attend Selichot prayers on Thursday night at the Western Wall; cantor prays for 'peace in the Land, peace between us.'
A family making their way to a prayer service at the Western Wall has won a lengthy legal battle against their assailants.
NYC Mayor visits, prays at Western Wall during his visit to Israel, vows to combat antisemitism.
Security guards found a Torah Scroll in bags of 'Women of the Wall'. Western Wall Foundation: "We condemn attempts to violate regulations"
Western Wall heritage foundation calls on all parties to obey the rules at the holy site on Rosh Chodesh Elul.
President Hakainde Hichilema and his wife, First Lady Mutinta Hichilema visit ancient Jerusalem holy site.
Thousands of Jews gather for prayers to mark the end of the saddest day in the Jewish calendar at Jerusalem holy site.
