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
Selichot service on the Western Wall Selichot services in the Western Wall will be on the days before Rosh Hashana and in The days between Rosha Hashana and the fast of Kipur at 00:15: The dates are the following: יט’ באלול התשע”ח Thursday 30.8.18כו’ באלול התשע”ח Thursday 6.9.18כח’ באלול התשע”ח Saturday 8.9.18ג' תשרי התשע”ט Wednesday 12.9.18 ד' תשרי התשע”ט Thursday 13.9.18ו' תשרי התשע”ט Saturday 15.9.18ז' תשרי התשע”ט Sunday 16.9.18________________Central Selichot service will be at 00:15 on ח’ בתשרי התשע”ט Monday 17.9.18 More Info
Priesty blessing On Wednesday, the second day of Chol Hamoed (26.09.18) the Priestly Blessing will take place in the Western Wall Plaza:Morning Prayer at 8:45Priestly Blessing for Morning Prayer at 09:30The Mussaf Prayer at 10:15The Priestly Blessing for Mussaf Prayer at 10:30 visitor information
Sep 26, 2018 Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) Chol HaMoed Succot 5779 Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) Chol HaMoed Succot 5778 will take place on Wednesday, 17 Tishrei, 5779; 2nd day of Chol HaMoed (September 26, 2018)Shacharit: 8:45 amBirkat Kohanim of Shacharit: 9:30 amMussaf: 10:15 amBirkat Kohanim of Mussaf: 10:30 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.
TodayWednesday 10 Tishre 5779, 9.19.2018HolidayYom KippurDawn5:25Mid day:11:33Sunset17:45Torah weekly sectionHa'azinuTimes are according to Standard Time