Western Wall

Major UK Jewish group to require approval for trips over Israel's Green Line

UJIA's new policy on travel beyond the Green Line - including to the Kotel - raises fresh challenges and triggers diverse responses within the UK's Jewish community.

18/06/2023

19 historic Torah scrolls moved to genizah at Mount of Olives

When Torah scrolls and other sacred texts are damaged in a way that cannot be repaired, they must be placed in a "genizah."

Woman who protested at Western Wall in bikini indicted

Maya Benvenisti wore a bikini to the Western Wall to protest against a law that would punish women for dressing immodestly at the Kotel.

Orthodox Jews demonstrate against Christian 'missionaries' at Western Wall

The event being protested was titled "Pentecost 2023 - A Global Day of Prayer for Jerusalem and the Nations."

28/05/2023

Jerusalem Day: 10 iconic must-see spots in Israel's capital

In advance of Jerusalem Day, marking 56 years since the city’s unification, the Magazine brings you a tapestry of 10 of Jerusalem’s iconic places and people, in alphabetical order.

13/05/2023

Jerusalem Day: One Kotel for all - opinion

worry that the Western Wall is being unintentionally appropriated by religious Jews.

Kenyan president visits Western Wall, adviser prays on Temple Mount

Kenyan President William Ruto met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who praised the Kenyan president’s commitment to expanding ties with Israel.

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