Western Wall

Prime Minister: Kotel will Remain Jewish Forever

Prime Minister lights eighth Hannukah candle at Kotel, and has some words for Palestinians.

Chief Rabbi Lights Hanukkah Candles at Kotel Katan (Small Wall)

Hanukkah candle lighting have been taking place at the Small Wall, or Kotel HaKatan, in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Call to Mass Prayer for Israeli Soldiers at Western Wall

Jews are called to gather Sunday at the Western Wall at 4 pm to pray for Israel's soldiers in their fight against Gaza terrorists.

Two Arab Teens Charged with Stabbing Rabbi’s Son in the Back

Police have arrested two teenage Arab terrorists for stabbing the son of Torah sage Rabbi Tzvi Tau in the back in Jerusalem.

New Musical Clip Highlights Bond Between Jews and Jerusalem

Composer and writer Cecelia Margules releases a video production of her song "Let Us Build", a musical tribute to Jerusalem.

Holocaust Survivors Celebrate Belated Bar Mitzvah

Holocaust survivors belatedly celebrated their coming-of-age in a moving ceremony at the Western Wall.

Video: Thousands Pray at Dawn at Western Wall

Thousands of Jews prayed Sunday at sunrise on “Hoshana Raba”, the last day of the seven-day Sukkot holiday and the eve of Simchat Torah.

Rabbi Arrested on Temple Mount for Praying

On the eve of the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, at least three Jews, one a rabbi, and one Arab were arrested on the Temple Mount.

Muslim violence pays

Video: Jews Pushed Out of Kotel Plaza

Police pushed out Jews who wanted to ascend to the Temple Mount, hindering entry to the Kotel, too.

Thousands Participate in Priestly Blessing at Western Wall

The Priestly Blessing, chanted by thousands of male descendants of High Priest Aaron, delivered Wednesday from the Western Wall.

Thousands Participate in Selichot at Kotel

Tens of thousands take part in the last Selichot prayers before Yom Kippur at the Kotel (Western Wall).

PA Angered by Bar Mitzvah Tradition

PA rep. expresses outrage over the tradition of celebrating bar mitzvahs at the Western Wall. Rabbi: They’re embarrassing themselves.

Prayers at the Western Wall: Blot Out Wicked Enemy Iran

Thousands of Jews prayed at the Kotel for G-d to “blot out the thoughts of those who hate us and of the wicked enemy Iran.”

World's Largest Mezuzah' Affixed at Kotel Entrance

Bronze mezuzah is 1.4 meters long, 25 cm. wide, and weighs 40 kg. The parchment is 60 cm. high.

From Wash DC to the Western Wall for Abdul Kareem's Bar Mitzvah

A self-described African American atheist, born of a Muslim father and Jewish mother, hungers for a Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem.

Rabbi of Kotel Condemns 'Midget' PA Chairman

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovich condemns PA Chairman for denying Jewish bond to Jerusalem.

'Women of the Wall' Arrested for Provocation

Police arrested three “women of the Wall’ after they violated High Court limitations and wore prayer shawls in a “Rosh Chodesh” protest.

Canadian FM Makes Surprise Visit to Israel, Western Wall

Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird made a surprise visit to Israel Monday morning, where he prayed at Western Wall.

Romney at Kotel: 'Pained' by Temple's Destruction

Republican candidate: "I feel the pain of the destruction undergone by the special Jewish people, as it was in the past."

Singing, Yearning in Lamentations at the Western Wall

A night of grieving, a night of unity as the people of Israel came together to yearn for what was, and what is yet to be.

Thousands March Around Walls of Jerusalem

Thousands marched around the ancient walls of the holy city of Jerusalem Saturday night in an event held by the Women in Green movement.

Arab Rage: Putin Recognized Jerusalem's Jewish Past

At Kotel, Russian president said "Here we see how the Jewish past is etched into the stones of Jerusalem."

'Kotel Woman' Detained

Member of provocative stream tried to enter women's section wearing a tallit.

Actor David Arquette Celebrates 'Bar Mitzvah' at Kotel

American actor David Arquette, 41, celebrated his Bar Mitzvah – albeit slightly late – at the Western Wall this week.

Jerusalem Day March in the Footsteps of the Liberators

A dramatic nighttime march followed in the footsteps of the paratroopers who liberated Jerusalem in 1967.

GOP Urges Romney to ‘Shame’ Obama by Visiting Israel

Republican Congressmen urge Romney to hurry up and visit Israel to ”shame” Obama, who has not visited as president.

eBay Sale of Western Wall Stones a Bunch of Gravel

Police say that the advertised sale of Western Wall stones on eBay earlier this year turned out to be only gravel at the holy site.

Government Bans Smoking at Western Wall

People going to the Western Wall for HaShem to accept their prayers will find smoking is not acceptable, the government ordered.

70,000 at Kotel for Priestly Blessing

Police closed off all roads leading to Old City due to Birkat Kohanim prayer ceremony.

Monday: Priestly Blessing at Kotel

Shacharit prayer will begin at 8:45 a.m., and Priestly Blessing will take place at 9:30 and 10:15.

No New Space for Women at Kotel

Women at the Kotel remain in crowded prayer space as Arab suit against expansion continues.

Arab Axe Attack on Jew in Old City

An Arab terrorist attacked a Jew with an axe in the area of the Damascus Gate Monday morning. The victim suffered light wounds.

Kotel Cleanup for Passover

Photo essay: Rabbi of the Kotel and Holy Places takes part in cleanup of the Western Wall for Pesach.

Mofaz Visits Kotel after Victory

The new head of Kadima, Shaul Mofaz, announced he would vie for prime minister's slot next election.

‘Swift’ Birds to be Welcomed Back to Western Wall

The Common Swift, a unique bird that spends most of its life on the wing, returns to Western Wall for a short vacation from Africa.

Kotel Rabbi to eBay: Stop Selling Kotel Stones

Internet auction site offers stones allegedly from Kotel area. Rabbi: they do not confer a blessing -- but a curse.

Western Wall Rabbi 'Cannot Forgive the Mufti'

The Western Wall Rabbi says Israelis “cannot forgive the Mufti” for saying that only by killing Jews can Muslims proceed to Paradise.

40,000 Visit Kotel During Hanukkah

More than 40,000 people visited the Western Wall during Hanukkah. Thousands attended daily candle lighting.

Sixth Hanukkah Candle Lit at Kotel

Police commissioner and Jerusalem mayor attend lighting of sixth candle of Hannukah.

Expose: The Vatican Wants to Lay its Hands on Jerusalem

The Vatican is now reiterating demands for control of religious sites in Jerusalem. Jordan's occupation 1948-1967 didn't bother them.

Arab Group: Kotel Belongs to Islam

An Arab organization proclaimed that Israel's plans to expand the prayer area for women at the Kotel was “very dangerous.”

New Theory on When Western Wall Was Built

The discovery of a new ritual pool under the Western Wall suggests a new theory that the Kotel was completed later than thought.

Video: Rabbis, Students Dance after ‘Siyum” of Entire Gemara

Hundreds of rabbis and Torah students danced Saturday night in celebration of completion of learning the Gemara in memory of Rabbi Shach.

PA TV: Rain in Jerusalem Cleanses It from 'Impure Jews'

A new meaning for "ethnic cleansing"? PA TV program says rain washes away the impurity of the footsteps of Jews on behalf of Muslims.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Visits Western Wall

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Konstantin Grishchenko, visits the Kotel (Western Wall) for the first time.

Texan Harley Davidson Bikers at Western Wall

Christian group rides across Israel on their Harley Davidson motorcycles, saying to the Jewish state: "We support you."

Becoming Israelis Near the Holiest Place on Earth

Olim from Britain and South Africa received their identity cards in a ceremony near the Western Wall. "We feel like we've come home."

Bridge for Jews to Temple Mount May Disappear

Jerusalem’s engineer demands that the ”Mughrabi” bridge for Jews to the Temple Mount be repaired or closed because of dangers.

The Western Wall at Dawn on Hoshana Raba: Video and Photos

On the last day of Sukkot, Hoshana Raba, the Western Wall fills for vatikin, prayers recited at the break of dawn.

Thousands Answer 'Amen' at the Priestly Blessing in Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva brings you video and photos of the annual priestly blessing at the Western Wall.

Video: Jews Shout Out to G-d at the Western Wall

Tzfat's Rabbi, Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, led a special Selichot service in the Western Wall. "We're praying to G-d by shouting out to him."

Say 'No' to the Kotel, Temple Activists Urge

Temple Movement may adopt a new slogan – "Say 'no' to the Kotel" – because it wants people to say 'yes' to the Temple Mount.

PA Vows to Erase 'Filth,' Build Arab Homes at Western Wall

The Palestinian Authority plans to build Arab housing in the Western Wall plaza if ever it gains control of Jerusalem.

Belz Hassidim 'Conquer' Kotel Plaza

Hassidic dynasty fills up the plaza for post-Tisha B'Av L'Chayim toast.

Photo Feature: Tens of Thousands at Western Wall on Tisha B’Av

Tens of thousand of Jews are praying at the Western Wall on Tisha B’Av as the People of Israel mourn destructions of the Holy Temples.

Arabs Vandalize Cars of Kotel Worshippers

Arabs vandalized cars of Jews praying at the Western Wall on the eve of the Tisha B’Av fast day. Nearby, an Arab stole a Jew’s revolver.

New: Walk Through the Digs Under the Old City

The archaeological dig just outside Dung Gate has been completed, and has been adapted for visitors to see for themselves the 2,500-year-old finds.

The YouTube the Palestinian Authority Does Not Want You to See

A YouTube video depicting the history of the Temple Mount may be yanked after Arab complaints not enough people view it, according to the poster.

Video: Muslim Arabs Attack Worshipers at Kotel

Arabs hurled rocks at Jews praying at the Temple Mount Friday. Kotel Cam recorded the incident.

Masada Most Popular Pay-to-Enter Tourist Site

The ancient Masada Fortress, overlooking the Dead Sea, was the most popular pay-to-enter tourist site last year, topping urban zoos.