Western Wall

'Israel must be erased' written in prayer books at Western Wall

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.

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Thousands participate in Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

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.

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Thousands at Western Wall for first Selichot prayers of the year

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.

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Arab arrested after damaging Jewish cars at Western Wall

Arab filmed during Tisha B'Av damaging tires of Jewish-owned vehicles parked near the Western Wall.

Special Western Wall service for anniversary of massacre

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.

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Special Tisha B'av prayers at the Western Wall

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.

Unique footage:

Tisha B'av at the Western Wall

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.

Unusual incident:

Stone falls into Western Wall prayer plaza, no one hurt

A stone fell into the Western Wall prayer plaza from the 700-year-old Mahkame building due to a leak in its roof.

Hundreds pray for injured soldier at the Western Wall

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.

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Hesder yeshivas hold festive prayer at the Western Wall

After a night of Torah study at the Western Wall, yeshiva students hold festive Jerusalem Day prayers, before returning to Torah learning.

Historic event:

Children pray for hostages' release

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.

Touching:

Holocaust survivor and evacuee from north at the Western Wall

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.

Watch: Hundreds celebrate Lag Ba'omer at the Western Wall

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.

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Memorial Day commemorations begin at the Western Wall

Israel begins commemorating its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of hostilities, the first since the October 7 massacre.

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Tens of thousands at Priestly Blessing ceremony at Western Wall

'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.

Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall

Changes to traffic arrangements and increased light rail lines

Thousands are due to participate in the traditional Birkat Kohanim prayer tomorrow at the Western Wall. Expected changes to traffic arrangements in Jerusalem.

Western Wall notes:

1000s of notes placed at Western Wall transferred to genizah

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.

Global hour of Jewish Unity:

Special prayer for hostages held at Kotel tomorrow

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.

From Nova Festival to Western Wall:

Heroes from Nova massacre recited 'Hagomel' blessing

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 Gaza:

Soldiers say thanksgiving blessing at Western Wall

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.

Argentinian Pres. lights candle at Kotel for victims

Newly-elected Argentinian President Javier Milei visits Western Wall in first stop during visit to Israel, says he will move embassy to Jerusalem.

100 days since the war began:

100,000 memorial candles lit at the Western Wall.

Memorial ceremony at the Western Wall commemorates the victims who fell between October 7 and the present day.

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Thousands pray at Western Wall for hostages' return

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.

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Freed hostages in prayer of thanksgiving at the Western Wall

Sapir Cohen, Yelena Trupanob and Irena Tati visit Western Wall, recite prayers of thanksgiving.

Moving event:

Torah scrolls at Western Wall dedicated to the fallen

Two Torah scrolls dedicated to Western Wall, writing begins of scrolls for synagogues in the Gaza Envelope communities and at IDF bases.

Pres. Herzog prays at Western Wall for IDF soldiers and captives

President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, prayed this evening at Western Wall Plaza for well-being of IDF soldiers and swift return of captives.

New US Ambassador Lew lights candle at Western Wall for fallen

Upon assuming his role and amidst the ongoing war, Jack Lew makes first visit to Western Wall as ambassador.

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Prayer for the hostages at the Western Wall

Mother of hostage kidnapped from music rave by Hamas to light torch at Western Wall Plaza.

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Special Ceremony at Western Wall marks 30 days since massacre

1,400 memorial candles will be lit in memory of the victims at the Western Wall at 6 pm.

Prayer gathering for the safe return of the hostages

Unifying gathering to be held at the Western Wall, with prayers for the safe return of the hostages and the success of the IDF.

NY Gov. visits Western Wall: 'We must not allow evil to prevail'

Kathy Hochul, Gov. of New York, visits the Western Wall, praying for welfare of captives and abductees.

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Prayers and outcry at the Western Wall

Surprise attack on Israel: prayers and outcry at the Western Wall

Live: Hoshana Rabba prayers at the Western Wall

Tens of thousands visit Western Wall plaza on Thursday night, with thousands attending prayers at the site.

Live: Priestly Blessing ceremony takes place at the Western Wall

Monday's Priestly Blessing ceremony was attended by 50,000 people, and a similar number is expected at Wednesday's ceremony.

Sukkot in Jerusalem:

Over 50,000 participate in Priestly Blessing at Western Wall

During the first days of Sukkot, around 200,000 people visited the Western Wall.

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Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

Thousands have gathered to recite the Sukkot prayers and experience the Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) service at the Western Wall.

At the Western Wall:

Preparations begin for festive Priestly Blessing ceremonies

Western Wall Heritage Foundation prepares to hold two separate 'Birkat Kohanim' ceremonies; tens of thousands expected to attend.

Watch: End of Yom Kippur Fast at the Western Wall

Thousands mark end of holiest day of the Jewish calendar with singing at Jerusalem holy site.

Watch live: Selichot at the Western Wall

Watch the special Selichot prayers taking place at the Western Wall, on the eve of Yom Kippur 2023.

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Over 70,000 attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

Last Selichot prayer event for this year will be held Saturday night and followed by 'hatarat nedarim.'

For the first time:

Selichot prayers at Western Wall translated into sign language

In first, Selichot prayers at the Western Wall Plaza are translated into sign language; groups for hearing-impaired take part in prayers.

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Over 50,000 attend Rosh Hashanah eve selichot at Western Wall

Tens of thousands attend central selichot services, annulment of vows ceremony at Western Wall.

Western Wall prepared for High Holiday services

Tens of thousands of worshipers expected at the Western Wall during Rosh Hashanah and the 10 Days of Repentance.

50,000 attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Crowd of 50,000 attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall, praying for peace in Israel and reciting the 'Shema Yisrael' prayer.

Western Wall stones inspected ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Integrity of ancient stones of holy site examined to ensure safety of thousands of worshipers over High Holidays.

'Grant us peace in Israel'

Watch: Thousands attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

Around 25,000 people attend Selichot prayers on Thursday night at the Western Wall; cantor prays for 'peace in the Land, peace between us.'

Family attacked near Western Wall wins 60k settlement

A family making their way to a prayer service at the Western Wall has won a lengthy legal battle against their assailants.

Eric Adams at Western Wall:

'This Wall of Prayers is a symbol of hope'

NYC Mayor visits, prays at Western Wall during his visit to Israel, vows to combat antisemitism.

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Guards search Women of the Wall, find Torah scroll

Security guards found a Torah Scroll in bags of 'Women of the Wall'. Western Wall Foundation: "We condemn attempts to violate regulations"

Rules against bringing Torah scrolls to be enforced at Kotel

Western Wall heritage foundation calls on all parties to obey the rules at the holy site on Rosh Chodesh Elul.

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema prays at Western Wall

President Hakainde Hichilema and his wife, First Lady Mutinta Hichilema visit ancient Jerusalem holy site.

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Thousands sing at Western Wall for end of Tisha B'Av

Thousands of Jews gather for prayers to mark the end of the saddest day in the Jewish calendar at Jerusalem holy site.

In photos:

Tisha B'Av at the Western Wall

Thousands came to the Western Wall in Jerusalem to mark Tisha B'Av on Wednesday night. Photographer Dov Hechtman captured the moments.

Tisha B'av:

Transportation to Western Wall to run through the night

Bus lines to and from the Western Wall will run throughout Wednesday night, allowing Jews to easily access the holy site on Tisha B'av.

Thousands pray for unity at the Western Wall

Pro and anti-reform Israelis gather in joint prayer session at Jerusalem holy site, to march to Knesset.

Women of the Wall controversy:

Western Wall security may not search for Torah scrolls

Court rules that guards at the holy site have no authority to search individuals to enforce rules against outside Torah scrolls.

Western Wall:

German abbot asked to cover cross to respect Jewish holy site

A Western Wall usher asked Abbot Nikodemus Schnabel to cover the large cross around his neck to respect the Jewish holy site.

Western Wall controversy:

Neshama Carlebach leads Women of the Wall prayer

Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach's daughter led a small group from the Women of the Wall movement in their monthly service.

Free transportation to the Western Wall - even at night

Jerusalem Ministry announces new, free route connecting Jerusalem's Central Station to the Western Wall.

US Ambassador marks the end of his tenure at the Western Wall

In a moving prayer for world peace: U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides in prayer at the Western Wall marking the end of his tenure.