Following inquiries from reporters regarding the desecration of the holy stones
This morning (Monday), an inscription was discovered on the stones of the Western Wall in
17 Av 5785
August 11, 2025
Event Calendar
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer During Visit to the Western Wall
“May God continue to bless the people of Israel – we wish and pray for peace here and around the world.”
12 Av 5785
August 6, 2025
Selichot 2025
The custom of Sephardic Jewish communities is to begin reciting the Selichot prayers from the
12 Av 5785
August 6, 2025
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson Visits the Western Wall
“We are so grateful for being here in Israel, particularly on this day, recognizing the
10 Av 5785
August 4, 2025
Governor of Arkansas Visits the Western Wall with Her Father, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee
“It is an honor to be here. I’m grateful to join my parents in prayer for Israel, the United States, and especially the people of Arkansas. This is a sacred and special place, and I’m proud to express solidarity and support here — and to remember that Arkansas will always stand with Israel.”
10 Av 5785
August 4, 2025
Defense Minister Israel Katz Prayed for the Return of the Hostages
On Tisha B’Av: Defense Minister Israel Katz Prayed at the Western Wall for the Return of the Hostages, the Safety of IDF Soldiers, and Victory over Hamas Terrorists
9 Av 5785
August 3, 2025
American Envoy Steve Witkoff at the Western Wall: “I pray for the hostages and for the end of the war”
As part of his diplomatic visit to Israel and ahead of Tisha B’Av, the American
7 Av 5785
August 1, 2025
The Foreign Minister of South Sudan visited the Western Wall
As part of his official visit to Israel, the Foreign Minister of South Sudan, Mr. Monday Semaya Kenneth Kumba, visited the Western Wall Plaza.
5 Av 5785
July 30, 2025
Preparations at the Western Wall for Tisha B’Av 2025
Tens of thousands expected to gather at the Western Wall Plaza for the recitation of Kinot and the reading of Eicha.
As the fast ends, a mass prayer for the unity of Israel will take place at the Western Wall Plaza, with thousands participating and live broadcasts to dozens of locations across Israel and the world.
4 Av 5785
July 29, 2025
The Spiritual Advisor to the President of the United States Visits the Western Wall: “May His peace be with Jerusalem always”
As part of her visit to Israel, Mrs. Paula White-Cain, spiritual advisor to the President
3 Av 5785
July 28, 2025
