Western Wall

Thousands Flock to Kotel for Birkat Kohanim, Hakhel

Security forces have reinforced the Old City since dawn as thousands expected to attend special ceremonies.

Not Europe 1939 - Jerusalem 2015

Watch: Terrified Jewish Children Hounded by Muslim Mob

Difficult to watch: Children cry as Arab mobs target Jewish families on the way to the Kotel in Old City of Jerusalem over Sukkot.

Before Yom Kippur, 100,000 Attend Selichot at the Western Wall

Jews from across the religious and demographic spectrum gathered in Jerusalem for last penitentiary prayers before Yom Kippur.

Watch: Selichot at the Kotel

Hundreds at Selichot at the Western Wall in the presence of Chief Rabbi David Lau, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu of Tzfat, ministers and MKs.

Jewish Home MK: Israelis Are Afraid to Visit the Kotel

Arab terror preventing Israelis from coming to Western Wall to pray, says MK Smotrich - and something must be done.

PA Claims 'Western Wall is Muslim'

PA claims Temple Mount and Kotel as 'Muslim holy sites,' as PA mufti calls for 'physical' response to possible ban of Muslim rioting groups.

Watch: Thousands at the Kotel for First Night of Selichot

Sights and sounds: Worshipers flock to Western Wall for first night of penitential prayers leading up to High Holy Days.

Women of the Wall's Elul 'Secret Mission'

Radical feminist activists successfully smuggle in Torah scroll, rams horns after police yield to their protestations.

Watch: Torah Scroll Dedicated at Kotel to Three Murdered Teens

Father of slain teen tells Arutz Sheva about 'complicated' dedication event, says last summer's unity will overcome.

Arabs Busted over 'Protection' Scheme for Kotel Visitors

Just like in old Chicago, Israelis visiting the Kotel have been forced in recent months to pay up, or risk damage to their cars, or persons.

Questions to the Enemies of Israel

Tisha B'Av - Destruction of the Temple

Tonight and tomorrow the Jewish people commemorate the destruction of the two Temples in Jerusalem.

Leftist Journalist Blasts Hotovely Over Diplomats' Kotel Visits

Journalist Ben Caspit says that requiring foreign diplomats to visit the Kotel is like being forced to visit a church in New York.

Hotovely: Kotel to be Part of Official Diplomatic Visits

International guests in Israel on official visits will be taken to the Kotel as part of their itinerary, the Foreign Ministry has decided.

Cops: Charges Reduced for Teens Who Urinated on Section of Kotel

Had it been Jews who urinated on an Arab holy site, 'Jerusalem would be in flames,' said a prosecutor who decried the cops' decision.

Moving: Holocaust Survivors Celebrate Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel

After more than half a century, survivors finally undergo ceremony denied to them by the Nazis

'A great miracle'

Moving: Hero Soldier Who Survived Stabbing Prays at Kotel

Prayers of thanks and surprises by unit for officer released from hospital, who was critically wounded by Arab terrorist in Old City.

'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: Hundreds Pray at Western Wall on Jerusalem Day

Major rabbis and popular Israeli singer hold special prayer session honoring Israel's sovereignty over the capital.

Watch: Arabs Try to Ruin Independence Day Festivities

Groups of Arabs attempted to incite confrontation with Israelis celebrating Independence Day in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Hundreds Flock to Kotel for Independence Day Prayers

Rabbi Uri Sherki, who ended shiva for his murdered son, leads emotional prayer session to bridge Memorial, Independence Days.

Women of the Wall 'Almost Caused Bloodshed' with Torah Stunt

Kotel Rabbi slams provocateurs who took Torah scroll into women's section, sparking scuffle and police intervention.

Elections 2015

Netanyahu at the Kotel: Moved by the Weight of Responsibility

Netanyahu visits Western Wall and notes on historical meaning of holy site, vows to act for every citizen of Israel.

Bennett Calls for Unity at Last-Minute Kotel Visit

'We are strong together,' Jewish Home chairman urges, less than 24 hours before the vote.

Watch Live: Snow at the Western Wall

Snow has arrived in Jerusalem and the city is being covered in white. Watch live as the snow falls on the Western Wall in the Old City.

Netanyahu: We Didn't Return to the Kotel to Reach it in APCs

Netanyahu slams Labor for vowing to keep Kotel while giving up surrounding territory, promises to keep Jerusalem sovereign.

Kotel Prayer Rally for Security

Jerusalem's new city rabbis led the prayers following the latest murderous wave of Muslim terror attacks.

Praying in Jerusalem

Watch: Thousands Pray at Kotel on Last Day of Sukkot

Arutz Sheva was on the scene for vatikin prayers at dawn for Hoshana Raba, the seventh day of the 'Feast of Tabernacles.'

Thousands Gather at Western Wall for Birkat Kohanim

Traditional ceremony whereby the Cohen-priests bless the masses draws huge crowds every year.

Kotel Rabbi: 'Temple Mount has Turned into a Terror Base'

Temple Mount merely 'a platform for political struggle' for Arabs says rabbi of the Kotel, calling on world to condemn violence.

Over One Million People Visit Western Wall Over High Holidays

Huge crowds visit Jewish holy site in ten days between Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur.

Watch Live: Selichot at the Kotel

Join the special prayers for Selichot at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem, attended by leading rabbis and Knesset members.

Photo Essay: Slichot in Jerusalem

Hundreds gather at the Western Wall for penitential prayers days before the High Holidays begin.

Al Qaeda Flags Continue to Fly Near Temple Mount

Black flags of jihad still flying atop the Kotel Hakatan - and neither the police nor the city are doing anything about it.

'Do Not Abandon Citizens to Bloodthirsty Rioters'

Hareidi MK calls on internal security minister to create secure path to Kotel, after family nearly killed by Arab ambush on way to the site.

NY Republican Candidate Visits the Old City of Jerusalem

NY Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman visits the Jewish communities of eastern Jerusalem, concludes tour at the Kotel.

Golani Troops Leave Gaza to Say Gomel Blessing at Kotel

Soldiers of hard-hit brigade leave front for first time in operation, say blessing recited after safely emerging from danger.

Thousands Mark Tisha B'Av at Kotel

Jews remember the destruction of the apple of the nation's eye – the Temple in Jerusalem – and yearn for its rebuilding.

Religious Affairs Ministry to Clean Up Kotel Katan

The Religious Affairs Ministry was taking responsibility for the “Kotel Katan,” the Small Western Wall, a report Monday said.

Ninth of Av Set to Begin Monday Night

Monday marks the advent of Tisha B'Av, the Fast of the Ninth Day of Av, commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples.

Thousands Gather in Prayer at Kotel

Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Kotel to pray for G-d's help in destroying Hamas.

Queens Family Moves Up Bar Mitzvah to Show Solidarity

A resident of Queens, NY, decided that now was the time to come to Israel for a family celebration - rockets or no rockets.

Expert: 'Small Western Wall' Just as Holy as Kotel

An expert on Jerusalem and the holy places, says that the Small Kotel is a holy place and should be treated as such.

Judge Orders Release of Arab who Broke Jewish Minor's Skull

Arab who assaulted Jewish youth with bat on Shavuot by Kotel released to house arrest, legal expert slams racist bias.

Police Refuse to Allow Cleanup of 'Small Western Wall'

The Small Western Wall is full of debris and trash - and according to an Arab MK, police and the government are against cleaning it up.

Watch: Thousands at Kotel to Pray for Missing Youths

Ashkenazi and Sephardi Chief Rabbis of Israel lead a mass prayer gathering for the three abducted youths.

Watch: Hundreds Pray for Missing Students at Kotel and in Hevron

Hundreds prayed Saturday night at the Kotel for the safe return of the three yeshiva students who were kidnapped by terrorists.

Rabbis Organize Mass Prayer Rallies for Missing Yeshiva Students

Chief rabbis, MKs to attend mass prayer rallies at Kotel Saturday and Sunday as Jews gather across Israel to pray for the boys' safety.

Soldiers Salute Holocaust Survivors at Kotel Bar Mitzvah

IDF honors survivors from mental health hospitals who held a belated bar mitzvah at the Western Wall.

Arab Attacker Indicted For Breaking Jewish Minor's Skull

Jerusalem Arab indicted for assaulting 17-year-old with wooden bat near Western Wall right before Shavuot.

Islamist Leader Attacks Pope for Visiting 'Muslim' Western Wall

Islamic Movement leader Salah writes letter to pope, accusing him of 'approving' occupation in visit, not apologizing to Muslims.

Arab Attacker Breaks Jew's Skull in Brutal Shavuot Attack

Jewish youths on way to Kotel before Shavuot attacked and injured by armed Arabs; if roles were reversed 'Israel would focus on this only.'

Kotel Officials: We're All Ready for Shavuot

Officials at the Kotel (Western Wall) are preparing for expected crowds of tens of thousands of visitors over the Shavuot holiday.

Teens Banned from Praying About the Third Temple

Ariel youth movement conference at the Western Wall denied entry over magnets with prayer for the Third Temple on them.

Timberlake's Kotel Photo Angers Arabs

Pop star's picture from the Western Wall ignites angry comments from pro-Arab activists.

Arabs Attack Jewish Youth with Tear Gas in Old City

High school yeshiva students visit capital for Jerusalem day, only to met by stones and tear gas from local Arabs.

Pop Icon Justin Timberlake Prays at Kotel

Timberlake posts picture of himself at Western Wall on social networks followed by tens of millions, will perform in Tel Aviv tonight.

Kotel Rabbi Tells Pope: 'We Have Returned Home'

Rabbi says Jews merited great miracle to return home after scorn of exile, quotes prophets on world learning Torah from Israel.

Robbed by the Nazis, 51 Survivors Finally Have Their Barmitzvahs

Sderot Municipality and other groups organize Bar Mitzvah ceremony in 'an historic act of justice and kindness'.

Lack of Manpower Closes Kotel Entrances

Police at the Western Wall on Sunday and Monday closed two of the main entrances into the Kotel Plaza, citing management issues.