New! Do you speak French? Russian? Spanish?You can join a tour for individuals with an audio-guide in French, Russian, or Spanish!To reserve a tour, call 972-2-6271333*The audio-guide will be given in exchange for an ID left as collateral. More Info
Important Notice Accessibility of the Western Wall Tunnels - Important Message!Due to construction work, wheelchairs will not be accessible in the Western Wall Tunnels. The Fund's management apologizes for the temporary inconvenience. "A Look into the Past" is still wheelchair accessible.We apologize for the inconvenience. More Info
Dec 02, 2018 Chanukah Candle-Lighting 5778 Like in previous years, Chanukah candles will be lit every night at the Western Wall Plaza, the site closest to where the Chanukah miracle took place. The candles will be lit in a magnificent menorah generously donated by George Rohr of the United States.The bronze menorah is over 2 meters high and two meters wide, weighs one ton, and took about seven months to create.The Chanukah candles will be lit with olive oil using special weather-proof utensils allowing the menorah to remain lit throughout the night. The menorah will be placed on a new and lit stage.Chanukah candle-lighting will take place every evening of Chanukah at 4:00pm on Rabbi Getz Sinagogue, at 4:30pm on Beit Shtraus Roof and at 4:40pm on The Western Wall Plaza. On Saturday night at 7:00pm, and on Friday at 3:30pm. Date Rabbi Getz Sinagogue Beit Shtraus Roof The Western Wall Plaza First night, Sunday 24 Kislev (02/12) The Rishon L'Zion and Sefardi Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rav Yitzchak Yosef, Shlita Oded Plus, Director General of Religious Services Ministry Inspector General Ronny Alsheich Second night, Monday 25 Kislev (03/12) Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar, the Rishon Lezion and chief rabbi of Jerusalem Rabbi Nachum Cohen. Tourism Minister Yariv Levin, and US Ambassador to Israel Mr. David Friedman. Third night, Tuesday 26 Kislev (04/12) Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman Shlita Rabbi of Migdal Ha'Emek Rabbi Moshe Dagan, Director General of Israel's Chief Rabbinate Minister Gila Gamliel, the Ministry for Social Equality Fourth night, Wednesday 27 Kislev (05/12) Rabbi Aharon Bina Shlita, Rosh Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh Efraim Holtzberg Rabbi David Azoulay, Minister of Religious Affairs Fifth night, Thursday, 28 Kislev (06/12) Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, shlita Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites Rabbi Nachman Kahana Sixth night, Friday, 29 Kislev (07/12) Rabbi Yehuda Deri Shlita, Rabbi of the City of Be'er Sheva Rabbi Shimon zeivald Seventh night, Saturday night 30 Kislev (08/12) Rabbi Aryeh Stern Shlita, Rabbi of the city of Jerusalem Rabbi Yehoshua rahamim Shlita Mr. Eli Gruner the director of the Prime Minister’s office Eighth night, Sunday 1 Tevet (09/12) Chief Rabbi David Lau Shlita Rabbi Yisrael Gafner Mr. Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem Read More
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The Western Wall We all know that the Western Wall, the Kotel, is the most significant site in the world for the Jewish people. We know that it is the last remnant of our Temple. We also know that Jews from around the world gather here to pray. People write notes to G-d and place them between the ancient stones of the Wall. Read more
Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel The Western Wall Heritage Foundation invites you to celebrate a Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel, in a unique atmosphere of unity and holiness, and at no charge. Read more Registration Form
Western Wall Sites The Western Wall Plaza is home to some of the most interesting historical tourist sites in the world, which offer a unique perspective on the genealogy of the Jewish people and the history of Jerusalem. We invite you to visit the sites and enjoy an empowering and unforgettable experience.
The Journey to JerusalemAbout The Journey to Jerusalem A Look into the PastAbout A Look into the Past Behind the ScenesAbout Behind the Scenes The Western Wall TunnelsAbout The Western Wall Tunnels The Chain of Generations CenterAbout The Chain of Generations Center The Ohel Yitzchak SynagogueAbout The Ohel Yitzchak Synagogue The Journey to JerusalemAbout The Journey to Jerusalem A Look into the PastAbout A Look into the Past The Core ExcavationsAbout The Core Excavations The Western Wall TunnelsAbout The Western Wall Tunnels The Chain of Generations CenterAbout The Chain of Generations Center The Ohel Yitzchak SynagogueAbout The Ohel Yitzchak Synagogue
Interesting Facts The Western Wall Plaza hosts approximately 60,000 people. It symbolizes the Jewish link to Jerusalem and serves as the synagogue closest to the remains of both Holy Temples. The Western Wall's visible stones tell of its history from the time of the Holy Temples' ruin. The original Herodian stones are distinct from the others in size and in their unique borders. The building style of "grading" used when layering the Western Wall's stones, teaches us that the Temple Mount's walls were not perpendicular but marginally sloping.
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