Watch: Thousands at Western Wall on Yom Kippur eve
Thousands of worshipers say 'selichot' at Western Wall complex ahead of Yom Kippur. Watch.
Thousands of worshipers say 'selichot' at Western Wall complex ahead of Yom Kippur. Watch.

Thousands at the Western Wall plaza for Selichot on the eve of Yom Kippur.

Thousands of people attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Thousands of men and women from all over Israel attend central selichot prayers at Western Wall.

Former minister Eli Yishai says Reform can pray at the Western Wall like everyone else, no need to make specific areas for each sector.

Thousands of worshipers came overnight and continue to arrive this morning at the Kotel for 'selichot' prayers ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

US Ambassador David Friedman expected to join thousands in mass prayer event at Western Wall ahead of Rosh Hashanna.

Thousands of notes placed in Western Wall removed ahead of High Holidays.

Prime Minister's Office uses regulation to make egalitarian section at Western Wall handicapped-accessible to expand section.

Western Wall to be examined after stone falls on egalitarian section. Notes to be buried on Mount of Olives

Rabbi Dov Lior refers to sanctity of stone that fell from Western Wall one month ago in southern square.

Iowa kosher slaughterhouse executive who was freed from jail in December prayed for "an exceptionally long time".

Hamas newspaper claims Western Wall is Islamic, claims 'war crimes' committed 'against' it.

Tens of thousands gather to recite Selichot at the Western Wall.


Special crane removes fallen stone, archaeologist says investigation to begin soon.

PA religious leaders deny the Jewish connection to the Western Wall and claim that it is an Islamic site.

Archaeologist warns stones could fall from any part of Western Wall following near disaster.

Jewish woman rescued from falling stone in Ezrat Yisrael comes to thank Creator for miracle; Chief Rabbi and Culture Minister also attend.

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Dov Kalmanovitch says timing of fall of stone from Western Wall into egalitarian section 'raises many questions.'

Western Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz says he is shocked after boulder crashes into egalitarian plaza.

Stone falls off Western Wall, landing in empty Reform prayer plaza.

NCSY Kollel sing at the Kotel two hours before sundown on Tisha B'Av.

Hungarian PM Orban visits Western Wall, places note in crevice.

Worshippers pack Western Wall plaza Friday for monthly Rosh Hodesh prayers. Small group of left-wing activists hold mixed-gender service.

Chief Rabbis demand regulations for the preservation of holy sites be changed so that the authority is exclusive to the Chief Rabbinate.

Steinitz rejects criticism of expanding Western Wall Reform section. 'Protest and incitement from certain circles with no factual basis.'

'The Reform will destroy everything here. They don't understand what they have done in America.'

Culture Minister stripped of Holy Places Committee authority believes to her dismay Western Wall plan will be approved.

Chief Rabbi of Western Wall slams Belgian model's nude photo shoot by Western Wall. 'This is embarrassing, grave, lamentable.'

Members of the Jerusalem City Council will act against the Western Wall Outline.

Minister Ariel blasts PM's decision to strip Miri Regev of committee chair over refusal to approve upgrades to Kotel mixed prayer section.

Chief Rabbi Lau calls for government to oppose new plan, avoid implementing any plan not approved by Chief Rabbinate.

Minister Regev refuses Netanyahu's request to enlarge the mixed prayer section at the Western Wall.

Chabad emissary Rebbetzin Esther Piekarski discusses the Rebbe, his relationship to Israel and his thoughts about women's empowerment.

Western Wall rabbi says he was asked to investigate possibility of Prince William visiting the Western Wall.

Woman whose prayers were disrupted by Women of the Wall at the Kotel wonders why police make arrests at Netiv Ha'avot but not at the Kotel.

'Women of the Wall' infiltrates women's section of Western Wall during mass Rosh Chodesh prayer, causing a commotion.

Supreme Court urged to prevent Women of the Wall from holding monthly Rosh Chodesh service at Western Wall plaza.

Labor party leader pledges to implement Western Wall deal if elected Prime Minister.

Bus making way to Western Wall Saturday night attacked inside with tear gas; canister found hidden on body of suspect, two arrested.

Attorney General says Women of the Wall must pray in designated area and can be removed from Western Wall if they do not comply.

Women of the Wall push, verbally abuse, women and teens praying at Western Wall.


Liba Center demands Western Wall Heritage Foundation take greater action to stop provocations by Women of the Wall on Rosh Chodesh.

Thousands celebrate Israel's 51st Jerusalem Day at Western Wall Plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem.


Thousands from institutes of Torah study from around the country gather for festive prayers in honor of Jerusalem Day.

Thousands arrive for Jerusalem Day at Western Wall. Later, tens of thousands crowd Western Wall plaza climaxing with main evening rally.

Festive evening prayer for Jerusalem Day takes place at Western Wall's southern plaza. Dozens in attendance.

Chief rabbis participate in prayer service in honor of Jerusalem and for resolution of conflict with Iran.

Illegitimate strains of purported 'Judaism' brazenly exercise influence to transform Israel into secular culture; Kotel must be protected.

'Teach history, preserve the tradition, and honor what our forefathers did.'

Haredi soldiers 'sworn in' to IDF in special ceremony at the Western Wall. Rabbis: Haredi soldiers ensure Holocaust never happens again.

US Amb. David Friedman attends mass Priestly Blessing ceremony at the Western Wall, held twice a year, during Passover and Sukkot.

Temple Mount activists 'check' for Jewish religious items at entrance to Western Wall, mirroring searches of Jews visiting Temple Mount.

'Jewish history is being trampled to satisfy a religious minority that hasn't been satisfied in the past-and likely won't be in the future.'

Museum opens in Old City of Jerusalem in headquarters of youth group which blew the shofar in defiance of British Mandate policy.

This Monday during the Passover holiday, traditional Priestly Blessing to take place in Western Wall Plaza. Thousands expected to attend.

Mayor Nir Barkat, who recently declined to run for reelection, hints at possible announcement for Knesset bid after visiting Western Wall.
