Tag: Western Wall

Trump said US lawmakers "should very much bring the death penalty into vogue" so that people who attack synagogues and churches "really should suffer the ultimate price."

Despite the fact that Beijing does not recognize Israeli sovereignty over the eastern part of its capital, Wang traveled to visit the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre shortly after his arrival.

Of course, this entire drama would have been prevented had there been even a couple of Reform or Conservative Jews to celebrate Chol Ha'Mo'ed at the Kotel.

“The soldiers of Hetz company are proving it is possible to serve in IDF combat brigades without compromising on a hareidi way of life.”

The Western Wall gets a cleaning and checkup, just like going to the dentist.

A representative of the city's legal adviser objected to the move, arguing that it could not be sneaked under the guise of accessibility.

The 3-year-old's rubber ball would have to roll over the wall that surrounds the entire compound. That's some rubber ball.

Rav Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin prays at the Western Wall.

Ronald Lauder’s position is stale, irrelevant, and not reflective of today’s reality.

All we need now are actual Reform and Conservative Jews to show up once the plaza is renovated.

A construction crane is at the Kotel.

The woman who was almost crushed by the errant Kotel stone says a blessing for the miracle that happened to her.

To calculate the erosion in the different kinds of limestone that make up the Western Wall, in 2014 researchers from Hebrew University used a laser scan to create an accurate three-dimensional computer model.

With one voice, they sang the declaration of ultimate faith in the coming of Moshiach Tzidkenu, the Messiah, who is expected by Jews at any moment.

Four percent of Israeli Jews (almost two hundred and fifty thousand) say they visit the Western Wall on Tisha B'Av.

Netanyahu to Orban: "You have stood up for Israel time and time again in international forums. It is deeply appreciated."

Go behind the scenes into the conflict between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and progressive Jews from the Diaspora. What will the fate of egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall be? Hear more with Gil Hoffman on today's episode of Inside Israel Today.

PM Netanyahu leveled criticism at Culture Minister Miri Regev, Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked for refusing to support expansion of an egalitarian prayer space at the holy site, said “I'll handle this” • Dozens of rabbis urge ministers to oppose “desecration” of Kotel.

The Old City of Jerusalem during the Light Festival.

"Every weekend British Jews recite a prayer for the Royals and for Israel. For 70 years they’ve longed for this moment."

Signaling that he understand why had been selected, Herzog told the board on Sunday: “A Jew is a Jew is a Jew, no matter his denomination or the type of kippah he chooses to wear or not to wear on his head."

Last Sunday's political surveys, which gave Netanyahu's Likud party a boost to 34 Knesset from it current 30, also showed yet another drop for the Zionist Camp—a coalition of Labor and the Tzipi Livni Movement—from its current 24 to 10 seats.

Together, the people of the nation of Israel marched with the blue-and-white Flag of Israel down the main streets of Jerusalem down to the Old City.

“This was the first major family event since my husband died and I was thrilled to see how my son was given the feeling that he hasn’t been forgotten."

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan praised the police officers who responded so quickly, killed the attacker and prevented more injuries.

Miraculously the fire was contained to a small area and thus the damage didn’t spread to the entire building.

The celebrants were accompanied by rabbis from their respective Jewish communities and a native speaker of their language was attached to each group.

Work is currently being carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority, which has been contracted to establish the foundation for the new plaza.

"We draw our strength from our deep connection to the Land of the Bible, and our commitment to the words of the Prophets," Rabbi Rabinovich told Vice President Pence.

VP Mike Pence visits the Kotel.