Western Wall
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Western Wall, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Thousands Celebrate Completion and Dedication of Ninth Children's Torah Scroll at Western Wall
The ninth children's Torah scroll, initiated by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, was completed with participation from over 300,000 children worldwide and dedicated in a large ceremony at J…
Western Wall Prepares for 2026 Selichot Prayers with Full Schedule and Safety Measures
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation is hosting 19 Selichot prayer events in August and September 2026, with extensive preparations for large crowds and live broadcasts. The praye…
Jewish Tradition Marks 40 Days of Prayer at Ten Holy Sites from Elul to Yom Kippur
From the first of Elul to Yom Kippur, Jewish emissaries pray daily at ten holy sites on behalf of donors, combining charity and prayer to seek blessings and a good new year.
Rare 1969 Footage Shows Rabbi Hadari Leading Kotel Yeshiva Students in Traditional Song and Dance
A newly discovered 1969 video shows Rabbi Yeshayahu Hadari leading Kotel Yeshiva students in a traditional Friday night procession to the Western Wall, a practice that continues t…
Singer Shahar Taboch Marries Partner Amir Aharon in Religious Ceremony with 550 Guests
Israeli singer Shahar Taboch married his partner Amir Aharon in a religious ceremony in Beit Hanan attended by 550 guests, including many celebrities. The couple began dating in A…
Dana Ron Criticizes Rani Rahav Over Support for Ra'am Party in Israeli Government
Dana Ron criticized Rani Rahav for supporting the Arab Ra'am party over ultra-Orthodox parties in Israel's government, insisting Jews should lead the country. Rahav had defended t…
Israeli Traveler Brings Prayer from Uganda's Jinja Tribe to Jerusalem's Western Wall
Yitzhak Carmeli traveled to Uganda to meet the Jinja tribe, who claim descent from the Lost Ten Tribes of Israel. The tribe gave him a prayer requesting help with their prayer hou…
IDF Celebrates Completion of Ninth Children's Torah Scroll at Western Wall Ceremony
The ninth children's Torah scroll, initiated by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, was completed and celebrated at a large ceremony at the Western Wall, uniting over 300,000 children worldwid…
Jerusalem's Old City Hosts Historic Tour for 'Zikaron Olam' and 'Meiri Olam' Torah Learners
Nearly 500 members of the 'Zikaron Olam' and 'Meiri Olam' kollels participated in a historic guided tour in Jerusalem's Old City during Bein Hazmanim, combining Torah study with v…
Bereaved Sister’s Pro-Army Recruitment Sign Torn Down Again Outside Her Home in West Bank Settlement
Lili Gatz Horovitz, sister of a fallen Six-Day War soldier, has had a pro-army recruitment sign repeatedly torn down outside her home in Mitzpe Jericho by ultra-Orthodox individua…
Rabbi Reuven Elbaz Captivates Thousands at Western Wall Torah Dedication Ceremony
Rabbi Reuven Elbaz delivered a powerful speech at a large Torah dedication ceremony held at the Western Wall on August 7, organized by Chabad for the benefit of Israeli children…
Six Arrested for Stone-Throwing and Spitting at Armenian Church in Jerusalem's Old City
Six Jewish suspects were arrested in Jerusalem for spitting and throwing stones at the Armenian Church in the Old City. Three remain detained while three were released with restri…
Jerusalem Bus Driver Attacked by Settler Youths While Driving to Western Wall
Muathasim Kak, a veteran Superbus driver, was attacked by settler youths at a Jerusalem intersection while driving to the Western Wall, suffering serious facial injuries. He manag…
New Research Argues Temple Was Located in Southern Temple Mount, Not Under Dome of the Rock
Rabbi Barak Shargai's new research disputes the Dome of the Rock as the Temple's site, placing the Temple in the southern Temple Mount area based on extensive textual and archaeol…
Haredi Community Flocks to Key Spiritual and Leisure Spots During Bein Hazmanim
During the Bein Hazmanim summer break, thousands of Haredi yeshiva students and families travel across Israel to key spiritual and leisure sites, including Bnei Brak's Itskovitz S…
Rabbi Elimelech Biderman Inspires Residents of Beitar Illit on Shabbat Nachamu
Rabbi Elimelech Biderman energized Beitar Illit residents with a spiritual Melaveh Malka on Shabbat Nachamu, marking Bein Hazmanim's start. Concurrently, Hasidic communities world…
Biala Hasidim from Bnei Brak Observe Shabbat Nachamu at Western Wall in Jerusalem
The Biala Hasidim from Bnei Brak observed Shabbat Nachamu near the Western Wall in Jerusalem, continuing a longstanding tradition. Concurrently, the Ziditshov Rebbe’s grandson was…
Western Wall Rabbi Demands Return of Ancient 'To Trumpeting' Stone from Israel Museum
The Rabbi of the Western Wall has demanded the Israel Museum return a rare Second Temple period stone inscribed "To Trumpeting" to complete the restoration of all original Western…
IDF Unveils Comprehensive Spiritual Guide for Finding Love on Tu B'Av
Ahead of Tu B'Av, a Jewish day known for matchmaking, a comprehensive guide compiles spiritual rituals and prayers from Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri and other sages to help singles find…
Jerusalem Offers Free Social Entrepreneurship Tours for Haredi Youth This Summer
Jerusalem's Young Haredi Department offers free summer tours for Haredi youth to explore the city and meet social entrepreneurs, with separate sessions for men and women and limit…
Satmar Rebbe Leads Tisha B'Av Observance in New York Resort Town Amid Widespread Hasidic Events
The Satmar Rebbe led Tisha B'Av prayers and ceremonies in New Paltz, New York, with thousands of Hasidim participating. He also visited Jewish inmates in a New York prison. Concur…
Rabbi Yaakov Sinai Explains When to Recite the Traveler's Prayer During Journeys
Rabbi Yaakov Sinai explains the halachic requirements for reciting the Traveler's Prayer, including the necessary travel distance and remedies if missed, in a daily educational vi…
Special Summer Camp Brings Joy and Care to Children with Disabilities Near Western Wall
The Aleh network held a special three-day summer camp near Jerusalem's Western Wall for children with severe disabilities, providing tailored medical care and personal support. Th…
Spinka Rebbe Rescues Grandchildren of Nadvorna and Kosov Vizhnitz Rebbes on Saturday Night
On Saturday night, the Spinka Rebbe rescued the grandchildren of the Nadvorna and Kosov Vizhnitz Rebbes amid widespread Hasidic commemorations for Tisha B'Av. Various Rebbes acros…
Children of Sanz Demonstrate Exceptional Knowledge of Sabbath Laws in Public Exam
At the end of the school year, children at the Sanz Talmud Torah in Bnei Brak publicly demonstrated remarkable knowledge of Sabbath laws, impressing attending rabbis and rebbes wi…
Rabbi Yaakov Sinai Explains Halachic Rules on Transferring and Replacing Garments at Western Wall
Rabbi Yaakov Sinai discusses whether it is permissible to transfer a garment to avoid tearing obligations and if one can replace it with an older garment during Bein HaZemanim at…
UFC Fighter Lando Vannata Loses Thousands of Followers After Sharing First Tefillin Experience in Israel
UFC fighter Lando Vannata, visiting Israel and revealing his Jewish roots, shared his first experience putting on tefillin at the Western Wall. After posting the moment on Instagr…
Rabbi Tzemach Mazuz Leads Tisha B’Av Prayers and Mourning at Kisei Rahamim Yeshiva in Bnei Brak
Rabbi Tzemach Mazuz led Tisha B’Av prayers and kinnot at Kisei Rahamim Yeshiva in Bnei Brak, continuing ancient mourning traditions. Concurrently, major rabbis in Bnei Brak and He…
Jerusalem's Hasidic Leaders Mourn Temple Destruction on Tisha B'Av
On Tisha B'Av, leading Hasidic rabbis in Jerusalem, Israel, and the U.S. held solemn prayers and rituals mourning the destruction of the Temple. The gatherings included kinnot rec…
Biala Hasidim from Bnei Brak Gather at Western Wall for Shabbat Nachamu
Hundreds of Biala Hasidim from Bnei Brak will gather in Jerusalem's Old City for Shabbat Nachamu prayers at the Western Wall and Porat Yosef Yeshiva, shifting the traditional Bein…
Hasidic Leaders Gather at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av Observances
During Tisha B'Av, Hasidic communities gathered at the Western Wall and worldwide to mourn the Temple's destruction through prayers and rituals led by prominent rebbes. The events…
Thousands Gather in Hebron for Tisha B'Av Prayers and Hospitality
Thousands gathered at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron on Tisha B'Av to pray and mourn, followed by a large hospitality event by the Holtzman family. The day included religiou…
52 Boys From Anoushei Mashhad Community Celebrate Bar Mitzvah at Western Wall in Jerusalem
The Anoushei Mashhad community from New York brought 1,000 members to Israel to celebrate 52 boys' bar mitzvahs at the Western Wall, marking a significant religious and cultural e…
Rabbi Yaakov Sinai Explains Whether Tearing Garments Is Required at the Western Wall Today
Rabbi Yaakov Sinai explains whether the traditional tearing of garments is still required upon seeing the Western Wall today, following Tisha B'Av. He clarifies the halachic custo…
Tisha B'Av Fast Ends Tonight Across Israel with Specific Times Listed
The Tisha B'Av fast, marking the destruction of the Jewish Temples, ends tonight across Israel with specific times listed for major cities. Observers conclude the 25-hour fast aft…
Newly Trained Haredi Fighters Mark Tisha B'Av with Prayer at Western Wall and Harsh Training on Mount Hermon
Newly trained soldiers of the Haredi Hasmonean Brigade marked their first Tisha B'Av as fighters with prayers at the Western Wall after completing intense training on Mount Hermon…
Rabbi Yigal Cohen Calls for Unity and an End to Hatred on Tisha B'Av
On Tisha B'Av, Rabbi Yigal Cohen called for an end to hatred and division among Jews, urging unity and personal improvement. He highlighted the fast's significance and the communa…
Israeli Captive Survivor Urges Unity and Meaningful Fasting on Tisha B'Av
Rom Breslavski, an Israeli captive survivor, called for unity and an end to violence ahead of Tisha B'Av, urging meaningful fasting and reflection on the fast's significance. He h…
10 Surprising Facts About the Temple on Tisha B'Av Commemoration
On Tisha B'Av, Jews mourn the Temple's destruction while recalling surprising facts: its treasures were plundered seven times before final ruin, no First Temple remains have been…
Israeli Ministers and Over 2,000 Jews Pray on Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av Amid Rising Visits
On Tisha B'Av, Israeli ministers including Itamar Ben-Gvir and over 2,000 Jews prayed on the Temple Mount amid a 20% rise in visitors. The visits sparked religious controversy, wi…
Gadi Eizenkot Leads Yashar! Party in Jerusalem Memorial Events for Shira Banki
Gadi Eizenkot led Yashar! party members in Jerusalem on Tisha B'Av for memorial events honoring Shira Banki, promoting unity and national reflection. The events included a dialogu…
Father of Israeli Hostage Calls for Mutual Respect as Key to National Unity on Tisha B'Av
Tzvika Mor, father of Israeli hostage Eitan Mor, urged mutual respect as the foundation for true unity among Jews during Tisha B'Av commemorations at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Archaeological Finds Reveal Tangible Evidence of Jerusalem's Destruction in 70 CE
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have uncovered artifacts including fallen stones, coins, weapons, and burnt buildings that provide tangible evidence of the city's destruction by the R…
Singer Yuval Dayan Reflects on Tisha B'Av Fasting and Its Spiritual Meaning
Israeli singer Yuval Dayan reflected on the spiritual significance of Tisha B'Av, expressing the strangeness of mourning a historical event she never witnessed. She highlighted th…
Tens of Thousands Gather at Western Wall to Mark 1958 Years Since Temple Destruction on Tisha B'Av
Tens of thousands gathered at Jerusalem's Western Wall on Thursday to mark 1958 years since the destruction of the Jewish Temples on Tisha B'Av, observing traditional fast and mou…
Russian Chief Rabbi Leads Mourning for Jerusalem’s Destruction on Tisha B’Av in Moscow
On Tisha B’Av, Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar led mourning ceremonies in Moscow’s central synagogue, joined by Jewish communities worldwide commemorating the destruction of Jeru…
Thousands Gather at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av Mourning and Lamentations
Tens of thousands gathered at Jerusalem's Western Wall on Tisha B'Av to read Lamentations and mourn the Temple's destruction, with prominent Israeli leaders among them. Attendance…
Hundreds Gather in Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square for Emotional Tisha B'Av Lamentation Reading
On Tisha B'Av eve, hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square to read the Book of Lamentations, marking the Temple's destruction. The day included spiritual lessons, a capti…