Western Wall

Secular Farmers to Join Mass Prayers for Rain at Kotel Monday

Chief Rabbis Metzger and Amar will take part in Kotel prayer at 3:30 PM. They have declared a fast day as well.

Al-Kotel Al-Ma’aravi?

The Muslims – not the Islamists – mean to take over every Jewish site in Jewish Israel. And the United Nations means to assist them.

PA: Western Wall Was 'not Jewish’ until 16th Century C.E.

The Palestinian Authority’s rewriting of the Bible reaches a new peak, or low, with a “scientific study” denying Jewish claims to the Wester

Cabinet OKs 85M Shekel Kotel Development Plan

Government green light for five year plan for the continued development of the Western Wall plaza and its environs.

Unsupported Mugrabi Gate Endangers Women’s’ Area at Western Wall

Experts warn of imminent catastrophe as only bridge for Jews to reach Temple Mount is in danger of collapsing, yet Israeli government ignores it.

Chilean MPs Give Thanks at Kotel

Members of Chile's parliament gave thanks at the Western Wall for the rescue of 33 trapped miners last week.

PA: Upgrading Western Wall Plaza Aimed at 'Seizing' Jerusalem

PA officials are using Jerusalem municipal renovations to the Western Wall plaza as a new excuse to avoid resuming direct talks with Israel.

Western Wall Prepares for 15 Million Visitors a Year

Jerusalem approved a new comprehensive plan to improve facilities for an expected 15 million visitors to the Western Wall in the coming years.

Jews Who Defied British Ban on Shofars at Wall Hold Reunion

Six men who, as teenagers, braved the British to blow the shofar at the Western Wall on Yom Kippur decades ago, gather for a remarkable reunion.

Wheelchair-Bound Gain Access to Kotel Tunnels

For decades, archaeologists have been unearthing history in the Kotel tunnels. Now the wheelchair-bound can access the remarkable site as well.

Arabs Angered by Western Wall Plaza Elevator

Arabs are opposing construction of an elevator to allow disabled Jews to reach the Western Wall.

Barkat Bashes British Ban of Tourism Ad Showing Western Wall

Britain has banned an Israeli tourism ad because it "misleads” the public to think that the Western Wall and Temple Mount are part of the co

Jewish Spiritual Awakening? 600,000 Visit Kotel over Pesach

More than 600,000 people visited the Kotel during Pesach – a record number according to authorities, and far larger than in previous years.

108 Orphans Celebrate Bar Mitzvah at Western Wall

A special Bar Mitzvah ceremony at Jerusalem's Western Wall honored 108 orphans, who were provided with everything for their special day.

Nearly Half of Israeli Bar Mitzvahs Celebrated at Western Wall

Families from abroad are also increasingly choosing to commemorate the event at the Holy Temple remnant.

Ambassador Oren wants Further Compromise for Women of the Wall

Michael Oren, Israeli envoy to the US, left diplomacy behind and said he is for change in the status quo for women at the Kotel. Others disagree.

Education Minister Lights Western Wall Menorah

Minister of Education Gideon Saar lights the sixth Chanukah candle at the Western Wall Plaza, discusses importance of Jerusalem to the Jews.

Record Number of Visitors to Western Wall

A record number of people, 1.5 million, visited the Western Wall in the Hebrew month of Tishrei, "evidence the Wall is a spiritual home for all."

Jerusalem Police Fed Up with 'Ungrateful Arabs'

Jerusalem police say they preserved the peace for Ramadan prayers last month but Muslims returned the protection with violence against Jews.

Prayer at Temple Site Gets 'Really Tweet'

For everyone who has ever dreamed of having a direct line to G-d - your prayer has been answered. The Almighty is just a Tweet away.

Florida Governor Credits Prayer at Kotel for No Hurricanes

Florida’s governor said his written prayers that were placed at the Western Wall (Kotel) have prevented hurricanes from striking the state.

Shalit's Family, Supporters Mark His 23rd Birthday

Relatives and supporters of kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit marked his 23rd birthday with a prayer rally at the Kotel.

2 Dead in Arab Clan War Near Temple Mount; 'Where Were Police?'

Both Arabs and Jews say they’re terrified to leave their houses and claim police refused to stop a clan war which killed two and left ten wounded.