Holocaust survivors light fifth Hannukah candle at Western Wall
This year’s ceremony focused on “Unity and Hope,” reflecting the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel and ...
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3 maps that explain the Western Wall compromise
Confused by the provisions of the Western Wall compromise? Here are three maps that show what will happen. The Western Wall compromise passed Sunday by Israel’s Cabinet represents a landmark ...
National Review8y
Jerusalem’s Western Wall Glows at Night with Emotional Energy
Among my many memories, none is more stirring than my stop at the Western Wall on a Wednesday, ’round midnight. I am not religious, but beneath the bright lights at that spot, there is an ...
U.S. News & World Report5d
Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall or the Kotel, is the most significant historic site for the Jewish faith. This wall, located in the heart of the Old City, is a remnant of King ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency7y
These American Jews are looking beyond the Western Wall – to prayer on the Temple Mount
JERUSALEM (JTA) – Liberal American Jews are feeling thwarted in their years-long campaign for the right to pray as they wish at the Western Wall. Long frustrated that the plaza in front of the ...
Post and Courier7y
Feminist Jewish activist Lesley Sachs on the rights of women to worship at Jerusalem's Western Wall
Four times for wearing a prayer shawl at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, one of the holiest places in the Jewish faith, and once for smuggling a Torah scroll into the sacred site.
UPI7y
Topic: Western Wall
A controversial flag march in Jerusalem on Sunday will go through the Damascus Gate and the Muslim Quarters, sparking concerns of violence as the event leads to the Western Wall. World News // 2 ...
Israeli hostage families light first candle of Hanukkah, marking start of second holiday without loved ones
Families and relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza lit the first candle of Hanukkah on Wednesday, marking the start of ...
The Times of Israel12d
Women are not welcome at the Western Wall, not even on Hanukkah
As the chairwoman of Women of the Wall, I want to invite Einav to the Western Wall for a moment of hope and sisterhood, to light a Hanukkah candle and share in the light of this festival.
Arutz Sheva22d
Paraguayan President visits the Western Wall
President Peña at the Western WallWestern Wall Heritage Foundation As part of his solidarity visit to Israel, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña arrived at the Western Wall on Thursday morning ...
Jewish Press13d
Western Wall Hanukkah Menorah Ready for Lighting
The traditional Western Wall Hanukkah menorah was installed on Sunday morning in Jerusalem ahead of the upcoming eight-day holiday that begins this Wednesday night. The menorah, made entirely of ...