Thousands at the Western Wall Plaza from early morning to read Megillat Esther

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

Inner Work – Rosh Hashanah 5787

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites One of the unique traditions of the Jewish people is “sanctifying the new month”

24 Elul 5786

September 6, 2026

Prayer

Sukkot 2026 – Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing)

Sukkot 5787 (2026) at the Western Wall Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) Monday, 17 Tishrei (September 28) Thursday, 20 Tishrei (October 1) 8:45 – Shacharit 9:30

24 Elul 5786

September 6, 2026

Environmental Responsibility – Parashat Nitzavim – Vayelech

Parashat Nitzavim – Vayelech, 5786 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites One of the defining characteristics of the Western world

18 Elul 5786

August 31, 2026

Foreign Minister of North Macedonia: “The significance of Jerusalem for world civilization is of immense importance”

During his first official visit to Israel since taking office, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia, Mr. Timčo Mucunski, arrived

12 Elul 5786

August 25, 2026

Bikkurim

The Power of Joy – Parashat Ki Tavo

What transforms a mitzvah from an obligation into an expression of a true connection with God? Discover how joy can transform giving, serving God, and the way we enter the new year.

12 Elul 5786

August 25, 2026