Wow: Look at what a magnificent synagogue we built in the Western Wall tunnels
The magnificent synagogue is the result of 12 years of support, construction and archeology work, in which actions have been taken to maintain and maintain the impressive building in which it is located. • Contains dozens of elegant benches, round wooden stage, fine seats, decorations, marble-like floor and unique lighting
Shlomo Ben Haim
December 19, 2017
Photo: The Western Wall Heritage Foundation
On Monday night, immediately after the lighting of the seventh candle of Chanukah at the Western Wall by the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, Rabbi Stern and Eli Gruner, Director General of the Prime Minister's Office, the new synagogue was inaugurated in the Western Wall tunnels donated by the Delek Foundation and Yitzhak Tshuva and his family .
The magnificent synagogue is the result of 12 years of support, construction and archeology work, in which steps were taken to maintain and preserve the impressive building in which it is located in the Western Wall tunnels.
The synagogue is located opposite the 'Great Stone' in the Western Wall tunnels, near the site of the Holy of Holies.
The unique design of the prayer hall combines rare art topped by the round ark, made of metallic sculpture that incorporates the letters of the verses "Shema Yisrael", "Ana Bachach" and the "Song of Songs" scroll - with a sculpture of the burning bush.
The synagogue contains dozens of elegant benches with the help of men and women, a large round wooden platform, excellent seats, decorations, a marble-like floor and unique lighting that gives an ancient and traditional aspect to the special synagogue.
At the dedication of the synagogue, it was announced that the synagogue would be open to anyone wishing to study, deepen and connect to the synagogue.
In the coming days, the Western Wall Heritage Foundation will discuss the prayer procedures in the new synagogue, which will join the series of synagogues at the Western Wall.