Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites, and the management of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation congratulate Yitzchak Herzog on his election to the presidency of Israel.
We know Israel has been blessed with a president-elect with deep Jewish roots attained in the homes of his grandfather and father who will bring honor to Israel
Ahavat Yisrael
The Walls That Rise – Tisha B’Av 5786
As Tisha B’Av reminds us of the destruction caused by baseless hatred, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz calls for renewed unity, mutual responsibility, and love of fellow Jews—showing that the path to redemption begins with opening our hearts to one another.
5 Av 5786
July 19, 2026
