The Maccabiah Comes Up to Jerusalem

geniza

Prayers from Across the World – Even Iran: Western Wall Notes Collected Ahead of Passover

From Iran to Israel: In the shadow of Operation Roaring Lion and ahead of Passover, tens of thousands of prayer notes were removed from between the stones of the Western Wall and transferred for geniza (ritual burial).

19 Adar 5786

March 8, 2026

The Wisdom of the Wise – Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei

Parashat Vayakhel – Pekudei 5786 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites The Torah devotes great length to describing the construction

19 Adar 5786

March 8, 2026

faith and trust

Patience Pays Off – Parashat Ki Tisa

A single moment of impatience changed the course of history. Parashat Ki Tisa teaches how the inability to wait for Moses led to the sin of the Golden Calf—and reminds us that in a world of instant gratification, true growth and spiritual strength come through patience, faith, and perseverance.

15 Adar 5786

March 4, 2026

Croatia Deputy Prime Minister

Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense at the Western Wall

In a powerful gesture of solidarity, Croatia’s deputy prime minister stood at the stones of the Western Wall, offering a heartfelt prayer for both nations and reaffirming the enduring bond between Israel and Croatia.

9 Adar 5786

February 26, 2026