News for Kotel Giving thanks at the KotelShould there be a mass thanksgiving prayer of all those who survived corona? Netanyahu: I thank God for coming out of coronavirus safelyRead the full texts of the notes left in the Western Wall by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu. Western Wall receives traditional cleaning ahead of Passover holidayWestern Wall rabbi oversees removal of notes placed in Wall - including over 71,000 sent over the internet from around the world. Safeguard the heart of our nation - do not desecrate the Kotel!Please, do not deepen the rift, do not encourage confusion, do not be part of the desecration! Do not share in the destruction! UAE pro-Israel activist on 1st visit: 'Felt like celebrities'Emirati social media activist Majid Al Sarrah on his 1st Israel visit, trip to Kotel: 'I thank God for being there.' Watch: Selichot prayers at KotelWatch as Selichot prayers usher in Yom Kippur eve at Western Wall. Watch: Slichot at the Kotel amid coronavirusPre-Rosh Hashanah Slichot prayers held at Western Wall using "capsules" layout. At the Western Wall, 2,000 people pray - in capsules of 30This is what the traditional Selichot prayers at the Western Wall look like during the coronavirus pandemic. Watch: Disorder at the entrance to the Western Wall plazaYoung haredim try to break through blockades placed at entrance to the Western Wall in order to limit the number of people entering. 'Western Wall is doing just fine without Women of the Wall provocations'Peaceful prayer sessions held as Women of the Wall left outside Western Wall plaza due to coronavirus restrictions. The prayers of the Daughters of IsraelPINCHAS Numbers 25:10–30:1 The modest and powerful place of prayer must be open and inviting to those women who truly understand prayer. Return to the gates of Zion - 1967Rav Tzvi Yehudah Kook did not rend his clothes on seeing the Kotel, the Western Wall, or viewing the Temple Mount, after the Six Day War. Western Wall to remain open indefinitelyWilson's Arch prayer hall to be limited to 100 worshipers at a time. '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. |
