Western Wall

IDF chief calls on haredim to serve as Israel marks Remembrance Day at Western Wall

In his address at the Western Wall during Israel's Remembrance Day ceremony, Zamir talked about fulfilling the promise of a flourishing and secure State of Israel for current and future citizens.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stands at attention during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the Western Wall on April 20, 2026.
President of Argentina Javier Milei at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel. April 19, 2026.

How Milei brought Judeo-Christian civilization home to Jerusalem - comment

CHAIM ELCHANAN Idan, creator of the Ohr HaTorah weekly newsletter on the Torah portion.

Beyond the headlines: Implications of a Matzah shortage - opinion

A HOLOCAUST survivor lights a torch during a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks annual Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Women of the Wall call on Katz to include women in national Remembrance Day ceremony


Witkoff's Western Wall note: 'I pray for the hostages, end of the war'

Witkoff's visit to Israel included a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as a visit to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in the Gaza Strip. 

US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff visits the Western Wall, Jerusalem, July, 31, 2025.

Woman mildly wounded by stray bullet at Western Wall

Police have opened an investigation into the incident.

 THE MASSES gather at the Western Wall this past Tuesday, during Passover, for the Priestly Blessing.

Women of the Wall attempt to smuggle Torah scroll in baby stroller, inciting clashes

One worker was taken to the hospital as a result of the clashes, who was allegedly attacked by a Women of the Wall activist.

 WOMEN OF the Wall members hold Rosh Hodesh prayers at the Ezrat Israel pluralistic prayer ground, 2019.

Exceptional vacation accommodation in Jerusalem

In Jerusalem is exploring unique and beautiful places to stay overnight in Jerusalem.

 Western Wall Luxury House

Huckabee thanks God at Western Wall for 'miracles granted' to Israel during Iran war

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visited the Western Wall to thank God for the "miracles granted" during Operation Rising Lion.

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee makes an official visit to the Western Wall on July 1, 2025

Jerusalem copes: How Israel's capital handles the escalation with Iran

The Western Wall stands abandoned and the Old City is desolate, with only a small fraction of the usual crowds going swiftly about their shopping before the next siren wails.

 A small group pray at the Kotel at night, near the shelter.

'Rise up as a lion': Netanyahu foreshadows Iranian strike in Western Wall note

The note quoted the Book of Numbers 23:24, reading: "Behold, the people shall rise up as a great lion."

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Western Wall on June 12, 2025

Milei in Jerusalem: A diplomatic lifeline amid growing isolation - analysis

Milei’s visit offers Israel a rare diplomatic respite—a moment of warmth and alignment in an otherwise chilly international climate.

 Argentinian President Javier Milei visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, June 9, 2025

Three teens arrested in connection to attacking, torching home of Old City resident

An indictment is expected to be filed in the coming days by Jerusalem District police.

The charred entrance to the victim’s apartment

Sacred stones scandal: How a five-ton Kotel relic shook Jerusalem

After sparking religious backlash, the Israel Antiquities Authority agrees to rebury ancient Western Wall stones, affirming their status as sacred relics subject to Jewish law, not museum pieces.

 The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has vowed to rebury all ancient Western Wall stones removed from display and return them to their original burial sites.