The Western wall

The Western wall: A direct route to the heart

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.

Kenyan president visits Western Wall, adviser prays on Temple Mount

Kenyan President William Ruto met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who praised the Kenyan president’s commitment to expanding ties with Israel.

Western Wall gets a Passover cleaning, notes to be buried on Mount of Olives

The removal process is personally overseen by the rabbi of the Western Wall, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz. 

Gov't drops bill proposing penalty for immodestly dressed women at Kotel

The bill proposed six months in prison or a NIS 10,000 fine for women who wear a prayer shawl, dress immodestly or read from the Torah.

09/02/2023

Heightening the Holy with Technology

From virtual reality to sending prayers online, 21st century technology is enhancing the spiritual experience at the Western Wall.

Maintaining the Western Wall

Behind the maintenance of the Western Wall is a team of workers on duty twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, who maintain the physical aspects of the Plaza.

Planning your visit to the Western Wall

In recent years, the Western Wall Heritage Foundation has added exciting educational tours and activities adjacent to the Western Wall Plaza for the entire family.

Recent archeological discoveries at the Western Wall – What lurks beneath the surface

A recent tour of the area with researcher and archeologist Dr. Avi Solomon, revealed some of the most fascinating finds in recent years.

Visitors to the Western Wall

After two years of the pandemic, visitors from around the world have returned to the Kotel

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