Freed hostages, IDF wounded to join Passover blessings at Western Wall Due to high demand, the Priestly Blessing will be held on two separate days for the first time. Joshua Marks April 1, 2025
Broken fingers, unbroken spirits: A tale of resilience “You are not disabled. You are exceptional soldiers with a mission no one else can fulfill.” Rabbi Areyah Kaltmann Jan. 28, 2025
Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount during priestly blessing ceremony Tens of thousands of Jewish worshippers participated in the semi-annual Birkat Kohanim at the Western Wall. April 25, 2024
Reflections of a father Everyone has opened their houses to host people, whether family or complete strangers from the south, north or soldiers serving nearby. The outpouring of love, unity and responsibility for each other is overwhelming. Dov Yarden Oct. 16, 2023
50,000 receive Priestly Blessing at Western Wall Due to high demand, the Birkat Kohanim service is being held twice this year. Oct. 2, 2023
Priestly blessing takes place amid conflict over Temple Mount security Israel and Jordan exchange accusations as rioters again barricade themselves inside Al-Aqsa mosque. April 9, 2023
Second Priestly Blessing at Kotel sees low turnout as tensions remain high This year sees the traditional blessing held twice due to concerns about security and the ongoing coronavirus. Yori Yalon and Efrat Forsher April 21, 2022
Thousands gather at Western Wall for Sukkot Priestly Blessing Authorities warned that if crowding becomes too great, access to Jerusalem’s Old City and the Temple Mount Plaza itself will be barred. Sept. 22, 2021
