Western Wall

Tzigi Karsenti, appearing in the famous Wall photo, recalls the harrowing fight that led to the liberation of the Western Wall. "We fought and stepped over bodies, losing comrades along the way, until we found ourselves before the Western Wall."

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

The Lost Tribe Comes Home: Members of the Bnei Menashe tribe recently ascended from Manipur, India, to fulfill their dream of praying at the Western Wall. Now, they hope for the rest of their tribe, still in exile, to make it to the Holy Land. Michael Freund, chairman of the "Shavei Israel" organization, is determined to complete the task. "They feel they have the great merit of being the generation of redemption." An interview.

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.

Did the massive stone at the Western Wall require lifting, or was it simply rolled into place? And what purpose did this mammoth serve on the Temple Mount?

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