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Children of fallen Israeli heroes celebrate Bnei Mitzvah event at the Kotel

The event began before noon with the religious part of the ceremony, followed by some dancing to music and a meeting with President Herzog.

Rabbi who lost son in Gaza: 'Hamas wanted to destroy us, but they strengthened us'

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Simchat Torah at the Kotel (Western Wall), Jerusalem, October 2018.

Torah scrolls to be written at Western Wall, dedicated Gaza hostages, fallen soldiers

Special prayers will also be held in the complex for the swift return of hostages and the health and safety of those suffering and serving the nation.

Kids to fly kites for hostages at Western Wall

All children are invited to come to the Western Wall and fly their kites.

Why is one of Judaism's holiest sites not accessible yet?

Despite decades of advocacy and significant donations, the bureaucratic hurdles have prevented the realization of a simple solution to make this holy site accessible to all.

03/10/2023

WATCH: Yom Kippur services at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City

In honor of the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, The Jerusalem Post is sharing this livestream of the Western Wall in the Old City to watch the Yom Kippur prayers held at the site.

Thousands of notes removed from Western Wall before Rosh Hashanah

The process of removal is being carried out in accordance with halachic instructions, using gloves and disposable wooden tools.

Western Wall stones undergo inspection before Rosh Hashanah

This check is conducted annually around Rosh Hashanah and Passover, to make sure that Western Wall prayer does not pose a safety risk to anyone.

Israeli bill seeks to revive Western Wall compromise after six years

A significant change was proposed for the access to this "mixed" prayer area in the Kotel Compromise.

27/06/2023

Major UK Jewish group to require approval for trips over Israel's Green Line

UJIA's new policy on travel beyond the Green Line - including to the Kotel - raises fresh challenges and triggers diverse responses within the UK's Jewish community.

18/06/2023
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