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Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump visit Western Wall

Daughter, son-in-law of former President Trump pray at Western Wall, leave a prayer note in its cracks

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump visit Western Wall

Yeshiva students say Psalms at Western Wall for Rabbi Druckman

Family asks public to pray for leading religious Zionist Rabbi Chaim Druckman, who is undergoing surgery today.

Yeshiva students say Psalms at Western Wall for Rabbi Druckman

Saying farewell to Rabbi Uri Zohar zt"l

Rabbi Uri Zohar was the epirtome of a baal teshuva who uses every minute to make up for what he perceived as lost Torah study time.

Saying farewell to Rabbi Uri Zohar zt"l

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Singing together at the Western Wall at the end of Shavuot

More than 50,000 Jews visited the Western Wall during Shabbat and the festival of Shavuot.

Singing together at the Western Wall at the end of Shavuot

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Mass Jerusalem Day prayer event at the Western Wall

Jerusalem Day Flag Dance march reaches Old City, as revelers gather for mass prayer service at the Western Wall Plaza.

Mass Jerusalem Day prayer event at the Western Wall

Live: Jerusalem Day prayers at Western Wall

Thousands attend Jerusalem Day morning prayers at the Western Wall in the Old City.

Live: Jerusalem Day prayers at Western Wall

The holiness of the Six Day War - photos and story

June 7, 1967: The saintly Nazir embraced the Kotel stones. HaRav Tzvi Yehuda looked as if he couldn’t comprehend it and began to weep....

The holiness of  the Six Day War -  photos and story

Ten thousand join holiday prayers at Western Wall

Thousands mark 55 years since Jerusalem's reunification, praying and singing 'Sisu et Yerushalayim.' Watch.

Ten thousand join holiday prayers at Western Wall

Supreme Court rejects petitions against Jerusalem cable car

Project to alleviate transportation problems in Jerusalem's Old City, ease access to the Western Wall to go ahead after court decision.

Supreme Court rejects petitions against Jerusalem cable car

PA's response to Bennett: The Western Wall is also ours

Abbas' adviser on religious affairs rejects Prime Minister Bennett's remarks on Israel's sovereignty over the Temple Mount.

PA's response to Bennett: The Western Wall is also ours

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Thousands attend Independence Day prayer at the Western Wall

Thousands marked Independence Day with a festive evening prayer at the Western Wall with the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Lau.

Thousands attend Independence Day prayer at the Western Wall

Memorial Day:

Herzog: In cemeteries, arguments fall silent

Israel pauses to remember all who fell in defense of the nation.

Herzog: In cemeteries, arguments fall silent

Women of the Wall refuse to enter designated plaza

Justice Ministry orders separate plaza for Women of the Wall, to prevent conflict - but the group refuses to follow instructions.

Women of the Wall refuse to enter designated plaza

Clashes continue on Temple Mt:

'A real and present danger to worshippers at the Western Wall'

A security analyst says Arab rioters endanger the lives of civilians more than security personnel.

'A real and present danger to worshippers at the Western Wall'

Leftist MK

Jews don't have the right to pray at the Western Wall

MK Ofer Cassif, the sole Jewish member of the Joint List party, claims the Wall is "occupied territory," blames "occupation" for violence.

Jews don't have the right to pray at the Western Wall

Watch live: Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

For the second day in a row, the traditional holiday Priestly Blessing ceremony is held at the Western Wall.

Watch live: Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

5 hurt in stone-throwing attack on bus heading to Western Wall

2 arrested for throwing stones at buses carrying Jews heading to the Western Wall.

5 hurt in stone-throwing attack on bus heading to Western Wall

Ukrainian refugees join orphans' Bar Mitzva at Western Wall

Weeks after fleeing Ukraine, a group of 13 year old boys participated in an emotional Bar Mitzva celebration at the Western Wall on Monday.

Ukrainian refugees join orphans' Bar Mitzva at Western Wall

Bnei Menashe:

550 new immigrants from India visit Western Wall for first time

Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau joins hundreds of Bnei Menashe immigrants for their first visit to the Western Wall.

550 new immigrants from India visit Western Wall for first time

Mike Pence at the Western Wall: 'Israel must be strong'

During visit to Israel, former VP decried Biden administration's willingness to negotiate with Russia over Iran nuclear deal.

Mike Pence at the Western Wall: 'Israel must be strong'

Haredi MK says Reform colleague should have been arrested

Shas MK Malkieli slams MK Kariv's 'disgraceful' conduct at Western Wall. 'He came in a despicable manner, abused his immunity.'

Haredi MK says Reform colleague should have been arrested

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky:

Thousands of women must protest Reform presence at Western Wall

Thousands of haredi young women will gather at Western Wall for prayers, in protest of Reform movement's agenda.

Thousands of women must protest Reform presence at Western Wall

Organization leader:

'State of Israel is bluntly distancing Diaspora Jews'

Minister Ayelet Shaked tells delegation: No changes in Western Wall status quo unless accepted by all.

'State of Israel is bluntly distancing Diaspora Jews'

Will controversial Western Wall plan be dug up again?

Israeli PM Bennett scheduled to meet next week with Reform 'rabbis' from US to discuss Western Wall compromise.

Will controversial Western Wall plan be dug up again?

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Human chain from Knesset to Western Wall

Right-wing activists to create human chain in Jerusalem. demonstrating in support of Samaria town.

Human chain from Knesset to Western Wall

Israel to give Western Wall infrastructure upgrade

Cabinet votes to back Bennett's plan to invest 110 million shekels in upgrading infrastructure and transportation for Western Wall Plaza.

Israel to give Western Wall infrastructure upgrade

Women of the Wall group disrupts Kotel prayers

Organization managing Western Wall slams 'Women of the Wall' for violating gender separation rules at holy site, disrupting prayers.

Women of the Wall group disrupts Kotel prayers

A stern rejoinder

MK Elazar Stern's remakrs on the Kotel partition are riddled with misstatements, platitudes, faulty reasoning and sophistries. Op-ed.

A stern rejoinder

Chabad joins battle against Western Wall compromise

'No compromise is relevant' when it comes to Western Wall plan, leading Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi writes.

Chabad joins battle against Western Wall compromise

Senior Gov. officials: Western Wall compromise frozen

Officials tell Israel National News Yamina MKs divided on Western Wall compromise, coalition doesn't want issue to benefit opposition.

Senior Gov. officials: Western Wall compromise frozen

Report: Bennett government freezes Western Wall reform plan

Under pressure from the Right, Bennett's government reportedly halts plan to create larger, permanent egalitarian prayer space at Kotel.

Report: Bennett government freezes Western Wall reform plan

US Amb. lights Hanukkah candles at the Western Wall

New US Amb. Tom Nides lights seventh Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall, together with son Max.

US Amb. lights Hanukkah candles at the Western Wall

Women of the Wall gearing up for their next provocation

Feminist group intends to hold monthly service next Sunday. Haredi MKs on the alert to protect status quo at holy site.

Women of the Wall gearing up for their next provocation

Jewish group: Partitioning Western Wall threatens Jewish unity

Am Echad, dedicated to strengthening relationship between Israel and Diaspora, says new Western Wall plan would be a 'critical mistake.'

Jewish group: Partitioning Western Wall threatens Jewish unity

Watch live: Lighting the Hanukkah candles at the Western Wall

During the Hanukkah holiday a national candle-lighting ceremony is held each night at the Western Wall, attended by rabbis & public figures.

Watch live: Lighting the Hanukkah candles at the Western Wall

Hanukkah candles lit at Western Wall in memory of Eli Kay

Family of man killed in Hamas attack at Western Wall participates in Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony at holy site.

Hanukkah candles lit at Western Wall in memory of Eli Kay

Minister Kahana: No miracle will help us if we are not united

Religious Affairs Minister Matan Kahana participates in candle lighting ceremony for the 2nd night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.

Minister Kahana: No miracle will help us if we are not united

PM Bennett lights Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

Israeli Premier lights first candle of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.

PM Bennett lights Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

Gantz lights candle at Western Wall: May we have peace

Defense Minister participates in candle-lighting ceremony on first night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.

Gantz lights candle at Western Wall: May we have peace

PM to Supreme Court: Western Wall cable car will go ahead

Transportation Minister's objections "have no legal significance" as project is already approved, writes Cabinet secretary.

PM to Supreme Court: Western Wall cable car will go ahead

Arab party condemns terror attack - but only in Hebrew

Likud party demands 'unconditional, unambiguous' condemnation of terror attack. United Arab List: 'We oppose harm to both sides' civilians.'

Arab party condemns terror attack - but only in Hebrew

Murdered Before Wedding:

Jerusalem terror attack victim identified as new immigrant

South African immigrant Eliyahu David Kay killed ahead of his wedding in terrorist shooting near Western Wall.

Jerusalem terror attack victim identified as new immigrant

One dead, three wounded in attack at entrance to Western Wall

Terrorist shoots Jews near Western Wall. Terrorist neutralized.

One dead, three wounded in attack at entrance to Western Wall

WW Heritage Foundation share in the loss of Eliyahu Kay

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation offer condolences to the bereaved family of former South African employee Eliyahu Kay.

WW Heritage Foundation share in the loss of Eliyahu Kay

Religious Affairs Min.: Minority shouldn't control Western Wall

'The Orthodox are the majority, there's no need to allow other sectors to run the Western Wall,' Religious Affairs Minister Kahana says.

Religious Affairs Min.: Minority shouldn't control Western Wall

Most Israelis don't want Knesset to decide on Kotel Compromise

Survey also found that 47% of Jewish Israelis support Compromise Plan - but 59% of Israelis don't know what the Plan is...

Most Israelis don't want Knesset to decide on Kotel Compromise

Minister: Western Wall won't be run by religious groups

Jerusalem Affairs Minister pushing to prevent Western Wall from being controlled by Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative denomination leaders.

Minister: Western Wall won't be run by religious groups

PM Bennett: 'Western Wall being used for political campaign'

Responding to recent clashes, PM Naftali Bennett criticizes 'divisive campaign,' says it will cause 'great damage' if it takes hold.

PM Bennett: 'Western Wall being used for political campaign'

Clashes during Women of the Wall prayer at Western Wall

Reform Movement, Women of the Wall activists arrive at Western Wall Plaza, sparking backlash from Orthodox worshippers.

Clashes during Women of the Wall prayer at Western Wall

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Labor MK cancels attendance at Western Wall prayers

Following request of President Isaac Herzog, MKs Gilad Kariv and Alon Tal agree to cancel Western Wall visit in order to prevent violence.

Labor MK cancels attendance at Western Wall prayers

Clashes expected at Western Wall tomorrow

Western Wall Heritage Foundation says it is not responsible for maintaining public order in letter to police ahead of expected clashes.

Clashes expected at Western Wall tomorrow

Netanyahu joins call to protest Reform, Women of the Wall

Shas head MK Deri is organizing tomorrow's prayer protest against efforts of Reform to flout Torah tradition at Judaism's holiest site.

Netanyahu joins call to protest Reform, Women of the Wall

MK accuses government of planning 'partitioning' of Western Wall

Noam party chairman accuses current government of seeking to divide the land of Israel, starting with the 'beating heart,' the Western Wall.

MK accuses government of planning 'partitioning' of Western Wall

Less than 10% of Israel's holy sites are disabled-friendly

Among the sites that are not accessible: Western Wall, Tomb of the Patriarchs, Cave of the Prophet Elijah.

Less than 10% of Israel's holy sites are disabled-friendly

Request to Att.-General: Criminal investigation into MK Kariv

Liba Center highlights criminal offenses involved in Reform MK's actions last week at the Western Wall.

Request to Att.-General: Criminal investigation into MK Kariv

Prayers at Western Wall for recovery of Ron DeSantis' wife

Mayor of Bal Harbour Gabriel Groisman organizes prayers on behalf of Florida Governor's wife at Western Wall with Rabbi of the Western Wall.

Prayers at Western Wall for recovery of Ron DeSantis' wife

The Democrats' new assault on Jerusalem's Western Wall

Democrat bill reverses Trump policy and Oslo, calling Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter and Western Wall "Occupied Palestinian Territories." Op-ed.

The Democrats' new assault on Jerusalem's Western Wall

Second day of Priestly Blessing event at Western Wall

Traditional Priestly Blessing event was split into two days to accommodate coronavirus restrictions. Watch live.

Second day of Priestly Blessing event at Western Wall

Police prepare for Priestly Blessing at Western Wall

Hundreds of officers to be deployed to secure mass prayer event in Jerusalem on Sukkot,

Police prepare for Priestly Blessing at Western Wall

Netanyahu attends Ne'ilah Yom Kippur service at Western Wall

Opposition leader concludes Yom Kippur fast by joining the closing prayers of the day at the Western Wall.

Netanyahu attends Ne'ilah Yom Kippur service at Western Wall