Western Wall

Ben-Gvir: Jews allowed to pray on Temple Mount, I would build a synagogue

"If I were to say that Muslims are not allowed to pray, you would kill me," Ben-Gvir said.

By YAKI ADAMKER , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
26/08/2024
 Jewish men pray during Tisha B'Av, at the Wall Western, in the Old City of Jerusalem

Israelis, hostage families gather in thousands for Tisha B'Av prayers

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation said that the prayer would be held with families of hostages and IDF soldiers slain in battle.

What lessons can we learn from historical mourning?

Each year around this time, more than ever, we must pray that future historians will not be called upon to analyze the obtuseness, zealousness, vanity, and corruption of the present.

By TOVA HERZL
06/08/2024

Dr. Yitzhak Yifat, from famed photo of Jerusalem's liberation in Six Day War, dies at 81

Dr. Yitzhak Yifat, iconic from the 1967 'The Crying Paratroopers' photo, passed away at 81. After the war, he became a respected obstetrician and gynecologist.

A liberator of the Western Wall: Remembering Abe Halon

One of the brave people who made that possible and touched the hearts of so many in our Jewish community is Avraham ben Dov Halon, who passed away on May 19 at age 77. 

By AREYAH KALTMANN
05/06/2024

Asteroid twice the size of the Western Wall to pass Earth on Jerusalem Day - NASA

The asteroid was originally going to be measured with the Beit Hamikdash, aka the ancient First and Second Temples of Jerusalem, per the birthday wishes of the writer's father (happy birthday, dad!).

04/06/2024
 Participants in the Jerusalem Day Flag Parade gather outside the Old City's Damascus Gate

Jerusalem Day flag parade to march through Muslim Quarter in shadow of war

This year, under the shadow of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, tensions are even higher.

Passover 2024: Fun activities to do in Jerusalem

it’s up to you to choose which activities your family will enjoy. Whatever you do, you’ll be sure to have fun in and around Jerusalem this Passover!

By JOANNA SHEBSON , RONIT ANSBACHER
19/04/2024

Colel Chabad holds annual bar mitzvah ceremony for children who have lost parents

Following the ceremony, the families were hosted at Jerusalem's International Convention Center and treated to a three course meal and concert. 

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