MK Kariv brings Torah into women's section of Western Wall
An MK used his parliamentary immunity to bring a Torah scroll into an area of the Western Wall plaza against established procedures.
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Giant bronze Menorah emplaced in Western Wall plaza
As part of preparations for Hanukkah, the Western Wall plaza is once again preparing a giant Menorah for a public candle-lighting ceremony.
Watch: Central Selichot service at Western Wall plaza
Tens of thousands of Jews recite Selichot on the eve of Yom Kippur at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem.
Prime Minister's Office: No dividers in egalitarian plaza
PM Lapid's 'sole interest is to harm what is holy to Israel,' haredi party leader says.
Israel to give Western Wall infrastructure, transportation upgrade
Cabinet votes to back Bennett's plan to invest 110 million shekels in upgrading infrastructure and transportation for Western Wall Plaza.
Clashes during Women of the Wall prayers at Western Wall
Reform Movement, Women of the Wall activists arrive at Western Wall Plaza, sparking backlash from Orthodox worshippers.
Orthodox prayer in egalitarian section of Western Wall plaza
Activists erected a partition between the genders in the egalitarian section of the Western Wall plaza during Tisha B'av prayers.
Agreement signed to build elevator from Jewish Quarter to Western Wall
Elevator to be built at cost of NIS 55 million will bring worshipers from Jewish Quarter to Western Wall plaza and provide disabled access.
Watch: Sukkahs ready for the throng at Western Wall Plaza
Early morning on the eve of Sukkot is a good time to see the Sukkahs in the Kotel Plaza before the arrival of crowds for the holiday.
Govt. to increase funding for Western Wall excavations
NIS 16 million to be added to budget for 5 Year Plan to upgrade infrastructure, encourage tourism at Western Wall Plaza.
Watch: Snake removed from Western Wall
Snake emerges from in between stones of Western Wall, causing commotion in Jerusalem holy site.
Agriculture Minister decries removal of Regev's authority
Minister Ariel blasts PM's decision to strip Miri Regev of committee chair over refusal to approve upgrades to Kotel mixed prayer section.
Ancient clay seal found under Western Wall Plaza
Excavations at Western Wall Plaza unearth unique stamped clay from the First Temple Period believed to belong to city governor.
'Reform Movement is looking for backdoor path to recognition'
Netanyahu explains decision to freeze Western Wall plan pushed by Reform Movement.
Police convoy escorts disabled children to Western Wall
Motorcycle patrols in Jerusalem accompany children of Ezer Mitzion to Western Wall plaza.
Israel looks to end crisis with Diaspora Jews
Bennett, Shaked intensify efforts to find compromise, prevent break between Israel and American Jewish leaders.
'Reform Jews, stay in America and don't interfere here'
Haredi MK praises PM's decision to freeze Western Wall plan, calls on Reform Jews to stay in US - and out of Israeli politics.
Bennett: American Jews are our brothers
Israel's relationship with American Jews is in trouble, says Education Minister: 'They feel like they've been slapped in the face'.
Western Wall belongs to all Jews - but the decision is Israel's
Opinion: Israel is the sovereign power in Jerusalem, and decisions regarding the Western Wall are Israel's to make.
'Nullifying Western Wall decision an attack on Jewish unity'
Defense Minister blasts government's decision to shelve plan to establish Reform prayer area at Western Wall. 'Come back to your senses'.
Court intervention at Kotel?
In the opinion of Professor Aviad Hakohen, the Supreme Court may take up the issue.
'Offensive' UNESCO vote postponed
A vote to deny the Temple Mount's Jewish significance was delayed, after Israeli diplomats outflanked the resolution's instigators.
Rioters on Temple Mount wound worshipper in Kotel
Elderly Jewish woman wounded in Kotel Plaza by Arab stone-throwers on Temple Mount.
'Governments can reform tax codes, not religion'
Committee chairman blasts Kotel Plaza changes pushed by Reform movement. 'Don't use the Kotel for a political struggle.'
Top Shas sage warns Netanyahu over Kotel
Rabbi Shalom Cohen warns Prime Minister he will tell Shas to leave Coalition if government caves in to Reform Jews.
De Blasio Prays 'Emotionally' at Western Wall
NYC mayor tours Kotel Tunnels with large Jewish delegation after nighttime prayer at Western Wall.
'Women of the Wall Smuggled Torah in Blankets'
Witness reveals she saw WoW smuggle scroll in violation of regulations hidden in a bag, reports police threateningly indifferent.
Watch Live: Selichot at the Kotel
Join the special prayers for Selichot at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem, attended by leading rabbis and Knesset members.
Arab World Opposes Bennett's New Plaza
The Jordanian government and others in the Arab world disapprove of the new plaza adjacent to the Western Wall, known as "Ezrat Yisrael."
Sharansky: Make Room at Kotel for Mixed Prayer
Jewish Agency head calls to extend Kotel with section for men and women together.
10.5 Million Kotel Visits in 2012
Police data shows 10.5 million trips to the Western Wall in 2012. Israel finally expands Kotel facilities.
Kotel Cleanup for Passover
Photo essay: Rabbi of the Kotel and Holy Places takes part in cleanup of the Western Wall for Pesach.
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