Western Wall

Where Do the Notes In the Western Wall Go?

Thousands of notes are placed in the wall each year. What happens to all that paper?

Tisha B’Av 2017

Tisha B'Av (the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av) begins at sunset on Monday, July 31, and continues until the evening of August 1.

What Is the Western Wall?

The last remaining wall of the ancient Jewish Temple in Jerusalem.

The Western Wall Today

The sole remnant of the ancient Temple plays a role in observing festivals in modern times.