Tag: Elevator
250 Million Shekels Budgeted for Improvements to Old City’s Jewish Quarter
Among the projects to be worked on: Kotel Elevator, Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue, Davidson Center, Hurva complex, Cardo...
Israel to Inaugurate Elevator at Tomb of the Patriarchs
Entry to the busy holy site otherwise requires climbing 89 steps.
Ancient Mikveh Discovered While Excavating Foundation for Western Wall Elevator
Visitors taking the elevator to the Kotel will be able to see the ancient Jewish ritual bath.
Arab Violence in Hebron Against Access Elevator for Disabled to the Cave of the...
The Palestinian Authority announced that all Mosques in Hebron would be closed today, except for the one in the Jewish people's Tomb of the Patriarchs.
Israel Begins Work to Make Cave of the Patriarchs Accessible to Disabled
The holy site is currently accessible only by a very long set of stairs.
Tomb of Patriarchs Handicapped Access Frozen Indefinitely by DM Gantz
Defense Minister Gantz handed over a victory to the enemies of Israel.
Court Paves Way to Make Cave of the Patriarchs Accessible to Disabled
The Palestinian Authority objects to making Cave of the Patriarchs accessible to people with disabilities.
PA Calls Israel’s Wheelchair Accessibility Plans for Cave of the Patriarchs a ‘War Crime’
Palestinian Authority officials claim that allowing the disabled to have access to the holy site is a provocation of the Muslims’ sensibilities.
$55 Million to be Invested in Jewish Quarter of Old City of Jerusalem
Projects include an elevator that will lead from the Jewish Quarter to the Western Wall plaza that is accessible for the disabled; a renovation of the Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue, which was destroyed in 1948; and improved shade and outdoor facilities.
Special Cabinet Meeting in Kotel Tunnel to Approve Elevator, Cable Car
Today, the only access road to the Wailing Wall from the Jewish Quarter is the stairway, a drop of about 26 yards.