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Rabbi Gertz's 27 Years of Western Wall Diaries Unveiled at National Library
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First reported by Ynet · 5 hours ago
What happened
The personal archives of Rabbi Meir Yehuda Gertz, former Rabbi of the Western Wall, including twelve diaries chronicling his 27 years at the site, have been unveiled at the National Library of Israel. The collection offers a unique historical perspective on the Western Wall and Jerusalem.
- 01Rabbi Gertz's 12 diaries from his time as Rabbi of the Western Wall are now public.
- 02The diaries cover 27 years of events at the Western Wall and Jerusalem.
- 03The archive includes personal writings, letters, and commentaries.
- 04The collection was transferred to the National Library by his family.
- 05Rabbi Gertz served as Rabbi of the Western Wall from 1968 to 1995.
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