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Man Dressed as Woman Removed After Western Wall Rosh Chodesh Disturbance
Activists and a man disguised as a woman disrupted Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan prayers at the Western Wall on Monday, prompting police intervention.
Israeli Singer Hanan Ben Ari Stops to Help Drivers with Flat Tire
Israeli singer Hanan Ben Ari surprised two women stranded with a flat tire near Jerusalem, stopping to help change it and inspiring a heartwarming lesson about humility and mutual aid.
Thousands Attend Traditional Priestly Blessing at Western Wall in Jerusalem
Thousands gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Tuesday for the traditional Priestly Blessing, with Defense Minister Israel Katz reciting the prayer for IDF soldiers.
From Hamas Tunnels to Western Wall Freedom: Bar Kuperstein Celebrates Sukkot
Released captivity survivor Bar Kuperstein reflects on his return to faith and freedom during Sukkot, bridging the Western Wall and Hostages Square after 738 days in Hamas captivity.
Ben Gvir and Police Commissioner Levy Reconcile at Western Wall Amid Budget Dispute
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Police Commissioner Danny Levy reconciled at the Western Wall, unfreezing 50 million shekels after weeks of budget and appointment tensions.
Western Wall Prayers Held for Neria Leiter Severely Wounded in Terror Attack
Dozens gathered at the Western Wall to pray for Neria Leiter, son of US Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, who was critically wounded in a Route 443 ramming attack.
Thousands Dance at Western Wall Plaza in Moving Post-Yom Kippur Celebration
Thousands of worshippers remained at the Western Wall plaza after Yom Kippur ended, joining in massive dance circles and singing together in a deeply moving post-fast celebration.
Gaza Captivity Survivor Rom Braslavski Visits Western Wall in Emotional Post
Rom Braslavski, a Gaza captivity survivor, visited the Western Wall and shared an emotional account of his faith, endurance, and resistance against conversion pressure.
Israelis Gather at Western Wall and Hostages Square for Yom Kippur Selichot
Tens of thousands gather at the Western Wall for Yom Kippur Selichot, while freed captives lead a moving prayer service at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.
Eyal Golan Marks Pre-Holiday Selichot and Torah Writing at the Western Wall
Singer Eyal Golan attended an intimate pre-holiday selichot prayer night and Torah writing ceremony near the Western Wall in Jerusalem with his production team.
Sara Netanyahu Sparks Backlash Over Western Wall New Year Campaign Video
Sara Netanyahu faced public backlash after appearing in a New Year video with Border Police officers, drawing criticism over the alleged use of security forces for political campaign purposes.
Big Brother Alum Criticized for Crop Top Outfit at Western Wall
Former Big Brother star Tirtza Cohen faced severe online criticism after visiting the Western Wall in a cropped jacket alongside her partner, Hapoel Tel Aviv player Doron Leidner.
Over 50,000 Worshippers Attend Central Selichot Service at Western Wall
Over 50,000 worshippers gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem for the central Selichot service ahead of Rosh Hashanah, joined by leaders and officials.
Israeli Stars Eden Hasson and Midad Tasa Attend Selichot at Western Wall
Pop stars Eden Hasson and Midad Tasa joined a wave of Israeli celebrities attending late-night Selichot prayers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem during the spiritual month of Elul.
Nataly Dadon Launches ELOKA Women's Community with Jerusalem Selichot Tour
Israeli activist Nataly Dadon has launched ELOKA, a new women's community, starting with a spiritual Selichot tour in Jerusalem. The initiative follows her recent public defense of Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana's children.
At age 91: selling luxury apartment opposite the Western Wall at a discount of tens of millions
One of the most unusual properties in Jerusalem is now offered for sale on the first line to the Temple Mount, after its owner decided to compromise on the price to find a practical buyer as soon as possible and arrange a dream inheritance for his children.
Tens of thousands at the Western Wall: 350,000 have already participated in Selichot prayers during the month of Elul
Central Selichot services have been held in Jerusalem since the beginning of the month, and 50,000 worshipers arrived just last night. This represents a significant increase in the number of participants compared to previous years.
Eden Harel pleads: "Pray for my son"
The media personality arrived at the Western Wall and asked her followers to join her in prayer for her son, an IDF soldier: "Pray for my son, Uria ben Eden, that with God's help he will come home to us for Rosh Hashanah"
A "Shehakol" blessing in the heart of the Arab market: "We did the unbelievable, with inconceivable providence"
Who is behind the bustling hospitality stand on the line between the Muslim Quarter and the Jewish Quarter, and how did it become a magnet for Western Wall visitors who stop there on their way?
Rabbis Issue Sharp Protest Against Christian Prayer at the Western Wall on October 7
A storm surrounds the event planned at the Western Wall on the anniversary of the October 7 massacre: Rabbi Avigdor Nebenzahl and Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar issued a sharp protest today (Monday) against holding a joint prayer for Jews and Christians in the Western Wall area, and call on the public not to take part in the event and to work for its cancellation.
Moments after the wedding: Elia Cohen and his wife arrived for Selichot at the Western Wall
Tens of thousands participated last night in the central Selichot prayers at the Western Wall plaza, with the participation of captives survivors Noa Argamani, Itay Regev, Omer Shem-Tov, Bar Kupershtein, and the newlyweds Elia and Ziv Cohen. During the evening, the Rabbi of the Western Wall, together with the returnees and the crowd, recited a special prayer of thanksgiving for their return...
Tens of thousands at Selichot at the Western Wall: Hostage survivors participate in special thanksgiving prayer
Tens of thousands of people participated on Saturday night in the central Selichot ceremony at the Western Wall plaza, held in the presence of hostage survivors. Among those present were Noa Argamani, Itay Regev, Omer Shem-Tov, Bar Kupershtein, Elia Cohen, and his wife, Ziv Cohen.
Slichot Feed: TikTok rediscovers Jewish liturgical hymns
Ahead of the month of Elul, four content creators who regularly upload videos to TikTok from Slichot events in synagogues and at the Western Wall, which become viral, talk about the phenomenon, the embrace they receive from the audience, and the sense of mission and connection to tradition.
Avi Maoz at Rosh Chodesh prayer: 'We will pass the Western Wall Law in the next term'
Noam party chairman MK Avi Maoz participated in the Rosh Chodesh Elul prayer at the Western Wall plaza on Friday alongside party activists. Following the prayer, he vowed to pass the Western Wall Law early in the next parliamentary term.
Agam Rodberg returns to religion: 'Thank you to the Almighty'
The actress was documented during a night visit to the Western Wall, where she explained why she came to the place, and her companion, the 'celebrity rabbi' Mordechai Hassidim, blessed her for her actions and said: 'The Almighty loves you'.
Police detain minors protesting at the Western Wall
A disturbance broke out this morning, Rosh Chodesh Elul, at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem. A group of women attempted to hold a 'Reform minyan,' sparking an uproar among worshippers who viewed the act as a deliberate provocation.
Starting from Saturday night: Channel 14 will broadcast Selichot from the Western Wall every evening
Starting this coming Saturday night, Channel 14 will broadcast the Selichot services from the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem every evening. The broadcasts will be available on the channel and on all C14 platforms – on the website, in the app, and on YouTube. This way, even those who cannot physically reach the Western Wall plaza will be able to join the moving event and be an integral part of the...
A Moment of Unity at the Western Wall: The Ninth Torah Scroll of the Children of Israel Introduced
Tens of thousands gathered at the Western Wall for the introduction of the ninth Torah scroll of the children of Israel, written following the registration of 304,805 children worldwide. The event featured the completion of the final letters, a grand procession, and traditional Hakafot.