As Yom Kippur approaches, thousands of Jews gather at the Western Wall for Selichot, seeking forgiveness for the past, reflecting on their mistakes, and praying for a better year ahead.
In a twice-yearly tradition, the Western Wall received its pre-Rosh Hashanah deep cleaning, with heartfelt notes and prayers from around the world cleared out and stored in a special location to make room for the coming year.
As the High Holidays approach and Jews around the world begin reciting Selichot, the traditional repentance prayers, several former hostages held in Gaza joined Saturday night's prayers at the Western Wall.
With Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur nearing, thousands of worshippers packed the Western Wall to recite Selichot, seeking divine forgiveness ahead of the High Holidays.
As we pray at the Western Wall and gaze up at the Temple Mount, we cannot help but wonder why there is no Holy Temple today. Does it have anything to do with the slanderous report of the spies in the times of Moses?
It is ironic that Shavuot is such a little-known holiday. Because in fact, Shavuot commemorates the single most important event in Jewish history - the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.
Millions of Jews around the world are celebrating Lag B'Omer, lighting bonfires in honor of Talmudic Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and his profound impact on the world.
Among the key announcements was the launch of a direct flight route between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires on El Al, expected to begin operating later this year.
Sunday night marks the first of eight nights of Chanukah, commemorating the Jewish revolt against Greek rule and the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem, when a small flask of pure oil miraculously burned for eight days instead of one.
Israeli authorities have erected the ceremonial menorah at the Western Wall for Chanukah, marking a deeply spiritual moment in the Jewish calendar for the nation.
Outgoing pro-Israel New York Mayor Eric Adams visited Israel and the Western Wall, saying he served Israel and the Jewish people as mayor—and that even as he leaves office, he remains a brother to them.
During US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Israel, he joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ambassador Mike Huckabee to pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee visited the Western Wall to give thanks and express appreciation for the wonders done for Israel during Operation Rising Lion, and he prayed for President Donald Trump’s continued success.
Milei has broken with decades of Argentine foreign policy by siding firmly with Israel since taking office in December 2023, propelling relations between the two nations to unprecedented heights.
At the end of the visit, they offered a silent prayer for the captives who have returned and for the swift release of all those still being held by Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip.
Last night, at the Western Wall, the families of the hostages gathered to light the first candle of Chanukah, a moment filled with both sorrow and hope.
The final letters were filled in on Monday evening by Yaakov Argamani, the father of Noa Argamani, who was rescued from Hamas captivity in an IDF military operation in June.
Like all such construction projects, it was necessary to conduct an archaeological excavation to ensure that the project didn’t threaten significant cultural heritage sites.
On the first night of Selichot, thousands of Jews converged at the Western Wall, turning it into a powerful symbol of collective prayer and reflection.
This year, special prayers were added for the safety of 133 Israelis being held hostage in Gaza, the protection of IDF soldiers, and gratitude for protection from a recent missile attack by Iran.
