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
Event Calendar
Inner Voices and Their Meaning – Parashat Nitzavim
The Sinai voice is felt within us as heaviness or emptiness – a Divine call to awaken. By answering with even a small good deed, the clouds scatter and light returns to our lives.
22 Elul 5785
September 15, 2025
U.S. Secretary of State Visits the Western Wall: “May peace reign upon this Holy Land and the world”
Summary: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened his Israel visit with prayer at the Western Wall alongside PM Netanyahu, toured the Western Wall Tunnels, and signed the guest book with a blessing for peace in Israel and the world.
21 Elul 5785
September 14, 2025
Selichot 2025
The custom of Sephardic Jewish communities is to begin reciting the Selichot prayers from the
14 Elul 5785
September 7, 2025
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
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
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
