The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/western-wall/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Western Wall | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/western-wall/ 32 32 Tower of David Museum wants your old Western Wall photos https://www.timesofisrael.com/tower-of-david-museum-wants-your-old-western-wall-photos/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:27:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834410 Request for people to search for images comes as Jerusalem institution prepares 2027 exhibit for 60th anniversary of city's reunification following 1967 Six Day War

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]]> Divisive bill barring non-Orthodox practices at Western Wall back on Knesset agenda https://www.timesofisrael.com/divisive-bill-barring-non-orthodox-practices-at-western-wall-back-on-knesset-agenda/ Mon, 11 May 2026 23:23:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821388 Legislation would give chief rabbis ultimate authority at holiest site for Jewish prayer, could see non-Orthodox worship branded as 'desecration,' carrying 7-year jail term

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]]> Over 100,000 Muslim worshipers at Al-Aqsa in first Friday prayers after Jerusalem holy sites reopen https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-100000-muslim-worshipers-at-al-aqsa-in-first-friday-prayers-after-jerusalem-holy-sites-reopen/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799315 The mosque on the Temple Mount had been largely closed to the public, along with other Muslim, Christian and Jewish holy sites, due to safety restrictions amid Iran missile fire

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]]> Daily Briefing April 6: Court, MKs battle over wartime restrictions on protests vs. prayers https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-april-6-court-mks-battle-over-wartime-restrictions-on-protests-vs-prayers/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:11:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3795901&preview=true&preview_id=3795901 Political correspondent Sam Sokol discusses backlash to High Court's order to allow an anti-war rally, and unexpected support for ultra-Orthodox educational funds during 2026 budget vote

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]]> High Court raises wartime limit on Western Wall, Temple Mount access from 50 to 100 https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-raises-wartime-limit-on-western-wall-temple-mount-access-from-50-to-100/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:26:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3795603 Following petitions filed by religious leaders angry that the court allowed hundreds at a protest, court says it's 'balancing security' with the 'right to freedom of religion and worship'

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]]> Limited Passover and Easter ceremonies held at Jerusalem holy sites amid war restrictions https://www.timesofisrael.com/limited-passover-and-easter-ceremonies-held-at-jerusalem-holy-sites-amid-war-restrictions/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:43:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3795064 Old City largely desolate as just a handful of clergy allowed to perform Passover priestly blessing at the Western Wall and Easter Sunday services at Church of Holy Sepulchre

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]]> Iran, Hezbollah launch attacks as Israelis host Passover Seders, sending millions to shelters https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-fires-largest-missile-barrage-in-weeks-as-israelis-set-to-sit-down-for-passover-seder/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:47:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3793014 Four lightly hurt, including two babies, by bomblet from Iranian cluster warhead that struck Bnei Bnei overnight as Israel comes under attack before and during holiday’s first night

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]]> Under shadow of war with Iran, Jerusalem heads into subdued Passover and Easter https://www.timesofisrael.com/under-shadow-of-war-with-iran-jerusalem-heads-into-subdued-passover-and-easter/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:02:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3790223 Celebrations canceled and shops shuttered after missile fragments fell in Old City; Home Front Command limits religious gatherings to 50 people

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]]> Knesset committee advances bill expanding Orthodox control over Western Wall Plaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-committee-advances-bill-expanding-orthodox-control-over-western-wall-plaza/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:17:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3779395 Controversial legislation referred to Knesset Constitution Committee; Women of the Wall say Israel 'spitting' in the face of Diaspora Jewry

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]]> Progressive Jews sound alarm over bill cementing Orthodox control of Western Wall https://www.timesofisrael.com/progressive-jews-sound-alarm-over-bill-cementing-orthodox-control-of-western-wall/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:09:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3763124 Diaspora leaders warn criminalizing non-Orthodox prayer at the Wall will exclude many from Judaism's holiest site, violate World Zionist Organization resolutions

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]]> Daily Briefing Feb. 26 – Nuke talks resume even as US F-22s crowd Israeli skies https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-feb-26-nuke-talks-resume-even-as-us-f-22s-crowd-israeli-skies/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:57:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3762735&preview=true&preview_id=3762735 Editor David Horovitz on Bollywood-level antics at the Knesset during PM Modi’s visit and a new bill to tamp down egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall

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]]> MKs approve preliminary bill cementing Orthodox control over entire Western Wall https://www.timesofisrael.com/mks-approve-preliminary-bill-cementing-orthodox-control-over-entire-western-wall/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:28:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3761972 Haredim praise bill giving Chief Rabbinate authority over prayer at Old City site, calling it victory over Reform Movement; progressives say Israel turning back on non-Orthodox, Diaspora

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]]> Netanyahu nixes ministerial vote on bill cementing Orthodox control of Western Wall https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-nixes-ministerial-vote-on-bill-cementing-orthodox-control-of-western-wall/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:01:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3759475 Justice minister calls on MKs to vote in favor, coalition whip receives PM's permission to give MKs freedom to vote freely on the controversial legislation

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]]> High Court tells state to advance Western Wall egalitarian plaza upgrade, without further delays https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-tells-state-to-advance-western-wall-egalitarian-plaza-upgrade-without-further-delays/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:24:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3758286 Chief rabbis claim justices overstepped their authority with ruling, while Shas leader Aryeh Deri accuses them of trying to 'desecrate' Western Wall

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]]> Local and state government trade blame over delays upgrading Western Wall egalitarian plaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/local-and-state-government-trade-blame-over-delays-upgrading-western-wall-egalitarian-plaza/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:25:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3756473 High Court of Justice holds hearing on status of religious right at Jerusalem's holy site for first time in years, demands answers on why 2017 directive by PM not yet implemented

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