Thousands of worshippers are now at the Western Wall Plaza movingly singing together as the Shavuot holiday ended.
Over 50,000 people visited the Western Wall during Shabbat and the adjoining holiday of Shavuot, with the peak being at the early morning netz services on Shavuot morning at which there were 12,000 people. This is the highest number in years.
The Western Wall stone that had been on display at the Kirya (IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv) has been returned to the Western Wall.
Historic full circle: an ancient stone from the Western Wall, displayed for years in the IDF Headquarters compound, was returned this morning to its original
17 Iyar 5786
May 4, 2026
