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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
Notices from the Western Wall Slichot (Penitential Prayers) at the Western Wall Slichot (Penitential Prayers) at the Western Wall will take place, iy”H, on the days preceding Rosh Hashana And during Aseret Yemei Tshuva (between RH and Yom Kippur) At 12:30amThursday, 19 Elul, 5776 (September 22, 2016)Thursday, 26 Elul, 5776 (September 29, 2016)Wednesday, 3 Tishrei, 5777 (October 5, 2016)Thursday, 4 Tishrei, 5777 (October 6, 2016)Sunday, 7 Tishrei, 5777 (October 9, 2016)________________The central Slichot service will take place, iy”H On Monday, 8 Tishrei, 5777 (October 10, 2016) At 12:15am In the presence of Israel’s Chief RabbisMaran HaRishon LeZion HaGaon Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef, shlitaMaran HaGaon Rabbi David Lau, shlitaand HaRav HaGaon Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, shlitaRabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites Further details Ezer Metzion camp visited the Western Wall Further details Retired soccer player visited the Western Wall The retired soccer player, Roger Milla, from Cameroon came to visit the Western Wall. Further details The Stars Yeshiva of Ukraine visited the Western Wall Further details The Admor of Bobov came to pray at the Western Wall 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. For more details Registration Form
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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