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
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
Lighting of the seventh Chanukah candle at the Western Wall Plaza tonight under the theme “The Fight Against Antisemitism”
Numerous ambassadors from around the world participated in the ceremony
30 Kislev 5785
December 31, 2024
“The Fragrance of Paradise” – Chanukah
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites In the glow of
25 Kislev 5785
December 26, 2024
Lighting the First Chanukah Candle at the Western Wall Plaza: “Lighting the Light for the Hostages”
Lighting the First Chanukah Candle at the Western Wall Plaza: “Lighting the Light for the
25 Kislev 5785
December 26, 2024
