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
Important notice The Chain of Generations Center is getting a new look!Due to the renovation, the site will be closed to visitors between May 5, 2019 - June 12, 2019.We invite you to come visit when it reopens! visitor information
Important notice Transportation to the Western Wall for Bar Mitzvah familiesThe Western Wall Train and Shuttle bus depart from Jaffa Gate and return every 20 minutes between 08:40 and 13:20 – The travel is free for Bar Mitzvah families.Departure point - Karta Parking Lot B (the bus parking lot parallel to Yitzhak Kariv Street)Destination- Goren Square near the Western Wall. במידע למבקר
Aug 12, 2019 U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mr. David Friedman, got up from shiva for his mother and came to pray at the Western Wall. U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mr. David Friedman, got up from shiva for his mother and came to pray at the Western Wall. Ambassador Friedman - We share in your grief and hope all your prayers are answered. May the Omnipresent comfort you among the rest of the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Further details
Aug 12, 2019 After Tisha B’Av at the Western Wall Press Release 150,000 people visited the Western Wall during the Shabbat preceding Tisha B’av (Shabbat Chazon) and on the fast of Tisha B’Av itself. Further details
Aug 11, 2019 As the end of the fast approaches, thousands of families and individuals from all around Israel are gathering at the Western Wall Plaza in solidarity and prayer for consolation and for the rebuilding of Jerusalem, speedily and in our days. Further details
Notices from the Western Wall After Tisha B’Av at the Western Wall Press Release 150,000 people visited the Western Wall during the Shabbat preceding Tisha B’av (Shabbat Chazon) and on the fast of Tisha B’Av itself. Further details U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mr. David Friedman, got up from shiva for his mother and came to pray at the Western Wall. U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mr. David Friedman, got up from shiva for his mother and came to pray at the Western Wall. Ambassador Friedman - We share in your grief and hope all your prayers are answered. May the Omnipresent comfort you among the rest of the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Further details As the end of the fast approaches, thousands of families and individuals from all around Israel are gathering at the Western Wall Plaza in solidarity and prayer for consolation and for the rebuilding of Jerusalem, speedily and in our days. Further details tonight, thousands gathered at the Western Wall plaza to read the Lamentations and scroll mourning the destruction of Jerusalem. Further details "Foxes Traverse It" - Foxes at the southern part of the Western Wall as Tisha B'Av approaches Over the last several days, common foxes have been spotted at the southern part of the Western Wall. After consultation with the National Parks and Reserves Authority, it seems that these foxes tend to roam in desolate areas. The Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, referred to photos of the foxes and commented, “One cannot refrain from crying at the site of the fulfillment of the prophecy of “foxes will walk on it” as Tisha B’Av is approaching. We, students of Rabbi Akiva’s remember how he consoled his friends when he saw something similar soon after the destruction of the Temple. “Until the prophecy of Uriah with regard to the destruction of the city was fulfilled I was afraid that the prophecy of Zechariah (of consolation) would not be fulfilled, as the two prophecies are linked. Now that the prophecy of Uriah was fulfilled, it is evident that the prophecy of Zechariah remains valid.”The sages answered him, as will we,”Akiva, you have comforted us”May it be G-d’s will that just as we have been privileged to see what Rabbi Akiva and his friends saw, so we will be privileged to see what Rabbi Akiva promised his friends, speedily and in our days, Amen. Further details
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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The Western Wall Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to preserve the heritage of the Western Wall in the capital of Israel, and supports a courteous response to every traveler and visitor. We bring you up-to-date information such as events, tours and celebrations related to the Western Wall in Jerusalem and many activities for children, Bar / Bat Mitzvah celebrations and more useful services to assist you to convey an empowering and sacred experience.