Ahead of the Siyum of the Ninth Children’s Sefer Torah, scheduled for Chof Menachem-Av at the Kosel, Lubavitch Lebt has released rare historic footage from the Siyum of the first Children’s Sefer Torah in 5741 (1981). The footage includes the Rebbe speaking about the profound significance of the initiative and explaining why the Siyum was held at the Kosel, offering a powerful glimpse into this landmark moment in Chabad history • Watch

More than 100,000 Yidden visited the Kosel throughout Tisha B’Av, joining in mourning the destruction of Yerushalayim and the Beis Hamikdash at one of the holiest accessible sites in the Jewish world • Read More

Thousands of Yidden from across Eretz Yisroel began making their way to the Kosel, gathering at the remnant of the Beis Hamikdash to Daven, read Megillas Eicha, and recite Kinnos mourning the Churban, while yearning and praying for the coming of the Geulah Sheleimah and the rebuilding of the Third Beis Hamikdash • Read More, Photos

Preparations are in full swing for the historic Hachnasas Sefer Torah of the ninth Children’s Sefer Torah, as organizers and officials gathered last week for a special planning meeting at the office of the Rabbi of the Kosel and Holy Sites, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, to coordinate what is expected to be one of the largest Jewish gatherings of the year • Read More

Shortly after assuming his new role, incoming Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman visited the Kosel for a prayer, where he recited Tehillim together with the Rabbi of the Western Wall, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, praying for the success of his mission and the security of Israel • Read More

With nearly two months remaining until the grand siyum, only 553 letters remain to be purchased in the ninth Children’s Sefer Torah. The historic Siyum ceremony is scheduled to take place, IY”H, on 20 Menachem Av at the Kosel, with thousands expected to participate • Read More