The Western Wall Heritage Foundation, after consultations with the Health Ministry and the National Security Council, prepared “capsules” that limit gatherings at the Western Wall Plaza to 8,000 people.
In coordination with the Israel Police, worshippers were directed from the gates of the Old City and on the routes to the Kotel to avoid crowding. The Foundation ushers directed the public to abide by regulations.
Parashat Ki Teitzei 5786 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites Studies examining the factors that contribute to a person’s emotional
Selichot Tours The custom of the Sephardic communities is to begin reciting Selichot from the first day of the month of Elul. This year: 14/08/2026
Parashat Shoftim 5786 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites Among many people, a tamim – a “simple” or “naive” person
As the month of Elul begins, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz reflects on Parashat Re’eh and the power of free choice, reminding us that every decision shapes our future and calling us to consciously choose a life of meaning, responsibility, and blessing.
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites At the end of Tractate Ta’anit in the Mishnah, our Sages make a surprising
Parashat Ekev 5786 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites One of the great tragedies in the history of the Jewish
Amis et frères juifs résidents en France vivants en ces derniers temps des jours compliqués de violence et de saccages , nous vous invitons à formuler ici vos prières qui seront imprimés et déposées entre les prières du Mur des lamentations .
