Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall is marked by three central and moving events expressing the deep connection of the Jewish people to a united Jerusalem.
This year, Jerusalem Day falls on Friday, and therefore the celebrations have been moved to Thursday.
Jerusalem Day – Evening Events:
Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall will begin at 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 14th, with the unfurling of a giant flag of the State of Israel in the center of the Plaza, attended by the mayor of Jerusalem and the rabbi of the Western Wall.
Following this, at 7:00 PM, the traditional Flag Dance Rally at the Western Wall will begin, accompanied by a live band and public figures.
These events will be broadcast live on the Western Wall website.
Gathering Points:
4:30 PM – Boys and families: Agron Street.
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4:00 PM – Girls and families: Bezalel Street.
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Stages:
Boys and families stage: Agron Street opposite the consulate, near Independence Park – accompanied by Avia Sherman and his band
Girls and families stage: Bililios Shlomo Street – accompanied by Elisha and his band
6:00 PM – Continuation of the Flag Dance procession toward the Western Wall through the gates of the Old City.
Jerusalem Day – Morning Events:
On Friday morning at 7:30 AM, the annual festive Shacharit prayer service will take place in the presence of rabbis and public figures.
Jerusalem Day 2026:
Begins: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Ends: Friday, May 15, 2026
