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Asarah BeTevet – The 10th of Tevet Fast
On the 10th of Tevet, Nevuchadnezzar King of Babylonian started a siege on Jerusalem. From that day no one was allowed to enter or exit the holy city. As a result of the siege, which lasted for the next year and a half, and the famine that followed it, many people died in the holy...
The Lighting of Chanukah Candles at the Western Wall
Every year, during the eight days of the Chanukah holiday, an uplifting event of lighting the Chanukah candles takes place at three different locations at the Western Wall. Each day three prominent people such as Israel’s Chief Rabbis, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz – Rav Hakotel, Jerusalem’s Mayor, government ministers, and important rabbis are honored with lighting...
Aish World Center at the Western Wall
Finally! The greatly anticipated grand opening of the new Aish Center, at the Western Wall, took place on December 3, 2009. The Aish Center is a unique educational center located directly across of the Western Wall. Its main function is to address the needs of millions of visitors to the Western Wall seeking information and...
A virtual tour of the Western Wall
You’ve got to see this! It’s amazing! I just found out about this brilliant website which allows you to visit the Western Wall and other Jerusalem sites out of the comfort of your own home. Yes, I know this sounds unbelievable but all you have to do is sit at your personal computer and go...
Bill Clinton at the Western Wall
Former US President, Bill Clinton, visited the Western Wall this past Sunday, November 15 2009. Clinton said a prayer at the wall and then inserted a written prayer in between the Kotel’s cracks. Clinton showed great interest in the history of the Kotel, its length and its meaning to the Jewish nation. Following...
Birkat Kohanim
Birkat Kohanim- The Scriptural blessing consisting of three short verses, was ordained to be recited only by the Priests (kohanim) as descendants of Aaron . It formed part of the regular Temple service. Within the Temple itself, priests combined the three verses in a single blessing. Outside Jerusalem, the three blessings were recited separately. However,...
Public Prayer
Due to the difficult times that Israel – the country and the nation, have been going through; today, Monday September 14th, at the kotel at 16:30 PM, a public prayer will be held with the participation of many accepted, respected and admired Rabanim. May all our prayers be answered positively for the upcoming New Year....
Development of the Western Wall – Then and Now
The Western Wall, or the Kotel Hamaaravi as we know it in Hebrew, is a fundamental holy spot in Israel. Bearing in mind that it’s the only remnant of the Second Temple, its prominence is celebrated and awed around the globe. The Kotel became the most sacred spot in Jewish religious and national consciousness and...
The Kotel
The Kotel, The Western Wall, The Wailing wall (according to some nations outside of Judaism); however you may have first heard its reference, what’s important is that you’ve heard of it. And presumably you have. Welcome to a blog dedicated exclusively to the Western Wall. This holy sanctuary serves and has served as a...
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Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall
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Siddur Party at the Kotel!
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