Western Wall

A year after the October 7 tragedy: Mass selichot prayer and Torah dedication at the Western Wall

WATCH: The event will be broadcast live around the world in honor of those who lost their lives in the terror attacks on October 7 and the Iron Swords War.

 Jewish men pray during Tisha B'Av, at the Wall Western, in the Old City of Jerusalem

This year's Selichot are going to be tough. Get ready

With Selichot drawing near, crowds are swelling at the Western Wall, signaling a profound yearning for connection and awakening to the upcoming High Holy Days.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah: Thousands of notes removed from Western Wall

Some 20,000 notes from over 100 countries were sent to be put in the Western Wall in the past half year. 

The Jewish 'status quo' violated? Jewish historical narratives are too often ignored

Jews were excluded both from the Temple Mount and the Cave of the Patriarchs under Muslim rule over the Land of Israel with few exceptions.

Ben-Gvir: Jews allowed to pray on Temple Mount, I would build a synagogue

"If I were to say that Muslims are not allowed to pray, you would kill me," Ben-Gvir said.

 Jewish men pray during Tisha B'Av, at the Wall Western, in the Old City of Jerusalem

Israelis, hostage families gather in thousands for Tisha B'Av prayers

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation said that the prayer would be held with families of hostages and IDF soldiers slain in battle.

What lessons can we learn from historical mourning?

Each year around this time, more than ever, we must pray that future historians will not be called upon to analyze the obtuseness, zealousness, vanity, and corruption of the present.

By TOVA HERZL
06/08/2024
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