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Abraham Orkin Freedman's photograph of the Western Wall from 1921 showed men and women praying together at the Jewish holy site. (Courtesy Tower of David Jerusalem Museum)
June 10, 2026, 10:06 am
A century-old Jerusalem photo album sparks search for forgotten images of the Western Wall
The Tower of David Jerusalem Museum is collecting photographs of the holy site ahead of an exhibition
By Deborah Danan
UJS Leadership Fellows at the Kotel in 2024
April 27, 2026, 4:45 pm
The passing of the Kotel Bill through Knesset should worry us all
Some moments call for diaspora Jews to take a firm, united stand. This article is the third in UJS’ ‘7 Weeks, 7 Values’ Omer Campaign series. This weeks’ value is Tiferet, harmony.
By Louis Danker
A member of the Women of the Wall holds a Torah scroll, as security forces hold back strictly-Orthodox Jews protesting their prayer
February 27, 2026, 12:12 pm
The “Wall War” is more than a battle for shared space
Criminalising how and who prays at the Western Wall is a matter for us all, regardless of our religiosity or affiliation.
By Noeleen Cohen
Photo credit: The Western Wall Heritage Foundation
February 26, 2026, 1:21 pm
UK rabbis warn Western Wall bill could shut out non-Orthodox Jews
Knesset backs plan giving Chief Rabbinate control over Kotel prayer, prompting alarm from UK Progressive leaders
By Annabel Sinclair
Women campaigners for egalitarianism at the Western Wall, pictured in 2017
February 19, 2026, 5:53 pm
Israeli supreme court demands action on kotel egalitarian section
Despite a legal directive almost a decade ago, both national and local government have stalled with regards to upgrades to the area for Progressive Jews
By JN Reporter
Tammy Gottlieb and Yochi Rappaport being detained by the police (Credit: Women of the Wall)
February 18, 2026, 12:02 pm
Women of the Wall representatives arrested near the kotel after Torah reading
The organisation said that police had detained two of its senior members after claiming that they were blocking the thoroughfare
By JN Reporter
Graffiti sprayed on the southern section of the Wailing Wall, Jerusalem. Screenshot: Twitter/X
August 11, 2025, 1:14 pm
Jerusalem resident arrested on suspicion of spraying Holocaust graffiti at the Western Wall
27-year old Jewish suspect, who is also believed to have done the same at the City's Great Synagogue, is now in custody pending a court hearing
By Michelle Rosenberg
Photo credit: The Western Wall Heritage Foundation
August 5, 2025, 12:03 pm
British Government set to recognise Palestinian sovereignty over Judaism’s holiest sites
April Memorandum refers to recognition of a Palestinian state 'based on 1967 lines' - which would see Jerusalem's Old City, the Western Wall and Temple Mount recognised as Palestinian territory
By Jewish News Reporter
Itamar Ben-Gvir.
August 4, 2025, 12:23 pm
Netanyahu distances himself from Ben Gvir Temple Mount prayer
Israel's Minister for National Security prayed on the Temple Mount on Sunday, visiting the site to mark the fast commemorating the Jewish temples destroyed there
By Daniel Sugarman
June 15, 2023, 11:13 am
It’s never too late to visit Israel for the first time
A long-awaited tour of the 'must-see' sights takes in Masada, Yad Vashem, Caesarea and of course the Western Wall
By Neil Silver
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis pictured in his book-lined study. Photograph: Adam Stoller Photography
March 17, 2023, 10:27 am
INTERVIEW: ‘Being Chief Rabbi does not come naturally. It demands total dedication’
Newly-knighted Sir Ephraim Mirvis sits down with Richard Ferrer to reflect on the moments in his life that influence his philosophy of inclusion, as he prepares to mark 10 years in the role.
By Richard Ferrer
Clearing up at the Western Wall ahead of Rosh Hashanah
September 21, 2022, 11:31 am
Prayers at the Western Wall: where do those slips of paper go?
The many written prayers and wishes crammed into the crevices of the Kotel are being cleared out by workers using long wooden sticks
By Michael Daventry
Lucia da Silva, 12, with her proud mothers Cara Stoddard (right) and Ada Danelo (left) in front of the Western Wall, July 29, 2022 (Tal Kfir Shor)
July 29, 2022, 4:08 pm
Charedim sabotage girl’s Western Wall batmitzvah
Teenager and her family harassed on Friday during ceremony as protesters sought to interrupt non-Orthodox Jews’ prayer, one month after a major incident drew national condemnation.
By Noga Tarnopolsky and JTA
The Sunday View: Can Jews ever learn to share the Western Wall?
June 25, 2022, 9:00 pm
The Sunday View: Can Jews ever learn to share the Western Wall?
Our mini-documentary series explores whether Orthodox and progressive Jews can ever find a compromise over the Kotel
By Michael Daventry
A member of the Women of the Wall holds a Torah scroll, as security forces hold back strictly-Orthodox Jews protesting their prayer
May 10, 2022, 10:51 am
Board of Deputies anger over ‘disturbing harassment’ of women at Western Wall
Explanation demanded from World Zionist Organisation over targeting of women praying at holy site.
By Lee Harpin
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