Western Wall, The

The Western Wall, or Kotel, in the Old City of Jerusalem has figured prominently in the Jewish consciousness for centuries. Generations dreamed of appearing before the old stone wall, even just once...

What you're really asking is: If G‑d is everywhere, why should prayer be more effective in one place than another? In truth, the same can be asked regarding praying in a synagogue vs. praying at home...

Could we possibly forgo the sounding of the shofar, which symbolizes the redemption of Israel? For me, it was unthinkable

The center is not our creation, but the circle is. The paradox today is this: one cannot create a circle without a firm center, yet the center is invisible until we create our circle

Ancient stones please talk to me and tell me all about your history. How you've withstood the test of time through terrible attacks and crimes. If only you could speak and tell, the tales of those who upon you fell.

The world-famous tefillin booth operated by Chabad-Lubavitch at the Western Wall in Jerusalem sports a new face.

The incredible spirituality of the Western Wall, life in Temple times and its rebuilding in the future.

We had come to a slight clearing in the buildings. We could all see it ahead of us, cast in lights, calling to us...

This was the first time I had ever come to the Western Wall with a family member. In the past, I had only come alone. But now I had brought my daughter with me, and a deep sense of comfort welled up in me...