Western Wall
The beauty and frustration of Shavuot at the Western Wall
On Shavuot morning, the prayer groups at the Western Wall are composed of Jews of different stripes and appearances, creating a broader cross-section of Jewish life than is there at other times.
Beyond the Headlines: Finding our personal portion in the Torah after Shavuot - opinion
The lost Leonard Cohen concerts in Israel may finally see the light of day
Orphans who lost parents during October 7 war celebrate joint Kotel bar mitzvah
Avi Maoz: Chief Rabbinate control over prayer is the only way to protect Western Wall - interview
The bill seeks to grant the Rabbinate authority to determine prayer arrangements at the Western Wall. It also proposes that the Chief Rabbinate would be considered the representative of Judaism.
Jewish communities worldwide mark Liberation and Rescue Day amid rising antisemitism
Jewish communities worldwide mark Liberation and Rescue Day under the theme “From generation to generation in the face of antisemitism,” with Holocaust survivors, leaders, and diplomats attending.
Jerusalem Day: Why are Jews ashamed of reclaiming Jerusalem? - opinion
In many Jewish communities, Jerusalem Day goes unnoticed. The liberation of Jerusalem is no longer celebrated as a miracle or even as a historic achievement. How did we lose our way so quickly?
Jerusalem Day lacks ritual meaning and how to fix a neglected holiday - opinion
Jerusalem Day celebrates Jewish history and sovereignty, but needs rituals to become a truly unifying and widely observed holiday.
Jerusalem Day: The Israeli capital's eternal bond with the Jewish people - opinion
As Jerusalem Day approaches, the Western Wall stands once again as a symbol of Jewish longing, prayer, and togetherness.
Next year in Jerusalem – and then some - opinion
Fifty-nine years after reunification, the Jewish people must reckon with what was won, and what remains to be built.
Grapevine: Iconic photograph
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
A love letter to Israel: Reflections on Memorial Day from Eilat - opinion
On Memorial Day, a personal reflection from Eilat on the love for Israel - its landscapes, its people, and the unique challenges and beauty that make it one of a kind.
My Word: When pride meets prejudice - opinion
What began as a language dispute turns into a broader question of national pride, belonging, and resilience.
IDF chief calls on haredim to serve as Israel marks Remembrance Day at Western Wall
In his address at the Western Wall during Israel's Remembrance Day ceremony, Zamir talked about fulfilling the promise of a flourishing and secure State of Israel for current and future citizens.
