“A true spiritual experience” is how Hungarian ambassador to Israel, Levente Benko, described his visit to the Western Wall and his meeting with the rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites. The Rabbi gifted the ambassador with a coin with an etching of an ancient synagogue.
The ambassador noted that the Hungarian government will fight any infringement on religious freedom of Jews in Europe.
Photo: The Rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites, Ambassador Benko, and Deputy Ambassador Peter Hlinka
Prayers to the Western Wall from 140 countries: “For My House shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.”
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, in keeping with tradition: Prayer notes placed between the stones of the Western Wall over the past six months have been removed and transferred for ritual burial.
25 Elul 5786
September 7, 2026
