Western Wall

Sukkot: Fun holiday activities in Jerusalem you can't afford to miss

Sukkot the perfect time to go with the family to a museum, take a holiday-themed workshop, go to a music concert, or to any of the special events in and around Jerusalem.

By RONIT ANSBACHER , JOANNA SHEBSON
22/09/2023

Jerusalem Old City gate gets NIS 40 million renovation

The Old City’s Dung Gate complex was upgraded up to the entrance to the Western Wall.

Western Wall preparing for tens of thousands of visitors for Rosh Hashanah

Tens of thousands have already arrived during the month of Elul for Selichot prayers at the Kotel. Thousands more are coming.

Armed guards posted at all Jerusalem synagogues amid rising terror

Every synagogue in Jerusalem will have armed security guards for the upcoming High Holy Days due to an uptick in terror attacks.

Mystery IDF shofar blower at Western Wall identified 56 years later

81-year-old Yaakov Cohen was revealed as the mystery IDF soldier shown blowing a shofar in an iconic photograph in Jerusalem's Old City.

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.

50,000 Jewish worshipers gather for Slihot prayers at Western Wall

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation called on worshippers to come early in order to spread out the crowds for safety and welfare purposes.

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