How many Courses is The Western Wall made of?

The Western Wall is made of 45 courses of stone of which 28 are above ground and 17 rows are still underground under the Western Wall Plaza.

What is the Western Wall?

The Western Wall is one of the four supporting walls of the Temple Mount that remained intact after the destruction of the Second Beit HaMikdash-The Second Temple.

What is the Small Western Wall?

The Small Western Wall is the name of the additional exposed section of the Western Wall located approximately 170 meters north of the Prayer Plaza. It is reached via a narrow alleyway near the Iron Gate, located in the Muslim Quarter.

The Western Wall

Western Wall Heritage Foundation

The Western Wall Train and Shuttle bus depart from Jaffa Gate and return every 20…

Due to the renovation, the site will be closed to visitors between May 5, 2019…

Information about accessibility at the Western Wall Plaza and the Western Wall Tunnels sites is…

In accordance with Tav Yarok regulations, entrance for over 100 people to Wilson’s Arch is…

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A Look into the Past

New Tour – The Great Bridge Route!

The Chain of Generations Center

The Journey to Jerusalem

Western Wall tunnels- The Great Stone Route

Notices from the Western Wall

Gallery: 10th of Tevet fast at the Western Wall

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“Remembrance is the Secret to Redemption,” Said the Ba’al Shem Tov

Today, the 10th of Tevet, is the day marking the beginning of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar’s siege on Jerusalem.…

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After Government Sworn In, Prime Minister Prays for the Welfare of the State at the Western Wall

This evening (Sunday), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to pray at the Western Wall with his wife Sara.…

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About a Quarter of a Million People Visit the Western Wall during Chanukah

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation: “This year was one of the busiest Chanukahs we’ve had in years.”

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US Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Thomas Nides, with the blessing of the President of the United States in honor of Chanukah

Eighth night of Chanukah at the Western Wall Plaza: US Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Thomas Nides, with the…

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Seventh Night of Chanukah at the Western Wall Plaza

Seventh Night of Chanukah at the Western Wall Plaza in presence of Rabbi of the Western Wall and…

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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.

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.

Guidelines for Behavior at the Western Wall

The Western Wall is a sacred site. Therefore, we request that you abide by the guidelines for behavior when visiting the Western Wall complex.

Send a Note

place a note between the Western Wall stones

Western Wall Cameras

Watch the Western Wall in real-time

souvenir shop

The Kotel store is open

Souvenirs from the Western Wall

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Event Calendar

10 Tevet 5783

January 3, 2023

24,317 view
10th of Tevet

Gallery: 10th of Tevet fast at the Western Wall

10 Tevet 5783

January 3, 2023

14,919 view
10th of Tevet

“Remembrance is the Secret to Redemption,” Said the Ba’al Shem Tov

Today, the 10th of Tevet, is the day marking the beginning of Babylonian King

8 Tevet 5783

January 1, 2023

22,669 view
Public figures

After Government Sworn In, Prime Minister Prays for the Welfare of the State at the Western Wall

This evening (Sunday), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to pray at the Western Wall

8 Tevet 5783

January 1, 2023

18,584 view
Parashat Vayechi

Accusation or Gratitude: A Message from Joseph

Parashat Vayechi – 5783 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy

Shuttles on the day of the bar mitzvah

Parasha of the Week

The Kotel for Kids

Bar Mitzvah Production

Interesting Facts

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.

Bat Mitzvah

Bat Mitzvah celebration is a special occasion for girls and their families

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We invite you to be a true partner and assist in the ongoing maintenance of the Western Wall

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The Western Wall

Western Wall Heritage Foundation

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The Western Wall

Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel

Guidelines for Behavior at the Western Wall

Souvenirs from the Western Wall

Come visit us >

Event Calendar

Shuttles on the day of the bar mitzvah

Bar Mitzvah Production

Bat Mitzvah

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