Western Wall

Essential guidance on respecting and preserving the holiness of Judaism's most sacred site

Essential guide to navigating the Western Wall's sacred regulations with respect and reverence

Essential laws about the sanctity of the Western Wall from the rulings of Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef

Every day, rain or shine, during peaceful times and periods of tension, these devout Jews visit the Western Wall. Rabbi Shealtiel Cohen, R' Daniel Yom Tov, and Rabbi David Cohen-Zangi share their uplifting experiences. A special feature.

How does our body handle the danger of blood loss, and why is circumcision performed on the eighth day? How has the Western Wall survived attempts at destruction? What's the secret behind the flight of migratory birds, and how valuable is an hour of life?

Two great rabbis receive the same divine message during a deadly epidemic and it changes how weddings are held in Jerusalem until today

The Lost Tribe Comes Home: Members of the Bnei Menashe tribe recently ascended from Manipur, India, to fulfill their dream of praying at the Western Wall. Now, they hope for the rest of their tribe, still in exile, to make it to the Holy Land. Michael Freund, chairman of the "Shavei Israel" organization, is determined to complete the task. "They feel they have the great merit of being the generation of redemption." An interview.

A story of the mystical Weeping Stone: Discover the enigmatic source of its tears and why it's a favored prayer spot for kabbalists.

Did the massive stone at the Western Wall require lifting, or was it simply rolled into place? And what purpose did this mammoth serve on the Temple Mount?