Western Wall

Despite frequent conquests of Jerusalem and the destruction that ensued, the Western Wall has never been destroyed.

An extraordinary underground system, dating back around 2,000 years, was uncovered near the Western Wall. Experts believe this complex was once used by early Roman-era Jerusalemites.

He didn't participate in the liberation of Jerusalem, nor did he receive permission to reach the Western Wall immediately after it was captured in the Six-Day War. But ultimately, he took the risk, reached the Wall, and witnessed moments he will never forget. An interview with Yehuda Rabinovitz, 71, who recalls: "The holiday clothes got dirty, but no one cared."

Adiel Gatz grew up in the home of his grandfather, the Rabbi of the Wall, Rabbi Meir Yehuda Gatz. In a nostalgic and touching interview, he shares: "Grandpa had great courage and self-sacrifice. He did not care about himself, only the truth."

Kirstjen Michele Nielsen, the American Secretary of Homeland Security, visited the Western Wall this week, where she was seen praying privately for several minutes. She then took the guest book and wrote a heartfelt note: 'May Hashem bless us all. May we always remember your name, and always act in love.'

In an impressive archaeological reveal, new sections of the Western Wall have been uncovered, alongside a surprising Roman structure.

Some argue that the Western Wall was always a place of prayer without separation. But history tells a different story.

Key Guidelines for Those Embarking on Journeys — Insights from the Rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Essential Guidance on Respecting and Preserving the Holiness of Judaism’s Most Sacred Site

An Essential Guide to Navigating the Western Wall’s Sacred Regulations with Respect and Reverence

Essential Laws Concerning the Sanctity of the Western Wall, Based on the Rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

How the famous American author saw a desolate, impoverished Jerusalem — and why his vivid account matters for understanding the city’s transformation today

Every day, rain or shine, during peaceful times and periods of tension, these devout Jews visit the Western Wall. Rabbi Shealtiel Cohen, R' Daniel Yom Tov, and Rabbi David Cohen-Zangi share their uplifting experiences. A special feature.

How does our body handle the danger of blood loss, and why is circumcision performed on the eighth day? How has the Western Wall survived attempts at destruction? What's the secret behind the flight of migratory birds, and how valuable is an hour of life?

Two great rabbis receive the same divine message during a deadly epidemic and it changes how weddings are held in Jerusalem until today

A story of the mystical Weeping Stone: Discover the enigmatic source of its tears and why it is a favored place of prayer for kabbalists.

A hidden tunnel beneath Jerusalem, a rabbi’s secret discovery, and an enduring mystery