Lag BaOmer Bonfire Lighting Ceremony
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation invites the public to the “hilula” of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and to the central bonfire lighting ceremony at the Western Wall Plaza.
9 Iyar 5786
April 26, 2026
Holidays and festivals
Czech Republic’s minister of Foreign Affairs visits and prays at the Western Wall
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka visited and prayed at the Western Wall alongside Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, expressing deep solidarity with Israel and gratitude to the Jewish people for their enduring contribution to civilization.
27 Nissan 5786
April 14, 2026
The Power of the Invisible
Chanukah 5786 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites During the
24 Kislev 5786
December 14, 2025
Hanukkah 2025
As we approach the holiday of Hanukkah 5786 (2025), we’ve prepared a practical schedule for you with all the important dates and events to know.
20 Kislev 5786
December 10, 2025
The Ethiopian Jewish community marked the Sigd holiday, Sigd Mahla, at the Western Wall
With an ancient and rare book brought especially for the occasion: The Ethiopian Jewish community marked the Sigd holiday, Sigd Mahla, at the Western Wall
29 Cheshvan 5786
November 20, 2025
Sukkot 5786 at the Western Wall: Birkat Kohanim
The Western Wall (HaKotel HaMa’aravi), the holiest site in the world for the Jewish people,
16 Tishrei 5786
October 8, 2025
Second Hakafot – Dancing with the Torah
Following Simchat Torah, on Motza’ei Simchat Torah (Night of 23 Tishrei 5786 | October 14,
8 Tishrei 5786
September 30, 2025
Prayer Notes Cleared from the Western Wall Ahead of Rosh Hashanah
In keeping with tradition ahead of the High Holidays, the Western Wall Heritage Foundation today
23 Elul 5785
September 16, 2025
Purim – Asking Without Logic
Purim teaches us to ask God without calculations, like a child to a father, with complete faith that even without merit, He can save us.
10 Adar 5785
March 10, 2025
Chanukah’s Eighth Night at the Western Wall Plaza: “Redemption and Unity of Israel”
Thousands visited the Western Wall Plaza during Chanukah amidst the ‘Iron Swords’ war, offering
2 Tevet 5785
January 2, 2025
