The Western wall

US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale

The ruling is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States.

 Facebook, TikTok apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021.

Tens of thousands participate in global Shema prayer on behalf of Israeli hostages

Jews attend a prayer for the return of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site in the Old City of Jerusalem, March 21, 2024.

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Jews unite at Western Wall to pray for the child hostages taken by Hamas

 Praying for the child hostages at the Western Wall, November 16 2023.

Ady Barkan, healthcare activist who fought Lou Gehrig’s disease, dies at 39

In 2017, as a new father given just years to live, he literally threw his body into action, protesting Republican initiatives at the U.S. Capitol, crisscrossing the country and raising millions.

Technicians help develop a stem cell treatment for nerve-degenerative disease ALS in the laboratory.

WATCH: Yom Kippur services at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City

In honor of the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, The Jerusalem Post is sharing this livestream of the Western Wall in the Old City to watch the Yom Kippur prayers held at the site.

Thousands gather for Slihot prayers at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, early on September 22, 2023, before Yom Kippur.

Western Wall preparing for tens of thousands of visitors for Rosh Hashanah

Tens of thousands have already arrived during the month of Elul for Selichot prayers at the Kotel. Thousands more are coming.

 Central Slihot services at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on September 7, 2023

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.

Kenyan President William Ruto prayed at the Western Wall, 9 May 2023

Western Wall gets a Passover cleaning, notes to be buried on Mount of Olives

The removal process is personally overseen by the rabbi of the Western Wall, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz. 

 Notes are cleared out of the Western Wall ahead of Passover, April 2, 2023.

Gov't drops bill proposing penalty for immodestly dressed women at the Kotel

The bill proposed six months in prison or a NIS 10,000 fine for women who wear a prayer shawl, dress immodestly or read from the Torah.

Women are seen walking across the Western Wall site in a photo taken February 9, 2023

Heightening the Holy with Technology

From virtual reality to sending prayers online, 21st century technology is enhancing the spiritual experience at the Western Wall.

 “The Chain of Generations”

Maintaining the Western Wall 

Behind the maintenance of the Western Wall is a team of workers on duty twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, who maintain the physical aspects of the Plaza.

 Note clearance at the Western wall

Planning your visit to the Western Wall 

In recent years, the Western Wall Heritage Foundation has added exciting educational tours and activities adjacent to the Western Wall Plaza for the entire family.

 Jerusalem Day at the Kotel

Recent archeological discoveries at the Western Wall – What lurks beneath the surface

A recent tour of the area with researcher and archeologist Dr. Avi Solomon, revealed some of the most fascinating finds in recent years.

 Western Wall Tunnels