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Machkemoh Wall Under Repair

The dilapidated Machkemoh Wall, located adjacent to the Kosel Maarovi, is undergoing reinforcement and restoration work with the aid of the Antiquities Administration.

Built during the Mamluk Period, the Machkemoh Wall is situated at the northern end of the open-air men's prayer section. Scaffolding has been erected along the entire wall and the entrances to all of the roofed areas of the men's section, including Wilson Arch, have been sealed to protect visitors.

The project includes strengthening the stones by refinishing them and removing loose stones liable to fall out. The work is being carried out by the National Center for the Development of Holy Sites, the Western Wall Heritage Foundation and the Antiquities Authority.

Rav Shmuel Rabinovitz, the rov of the Kosel and the other holy sites in the Old City, said the Machkemoh Wall is not a part of the Kosel Maarovi and does not serve as a support wall for Har Habayis, thus the restoration work is not subject to the halachos that apply to work on the Kosel Maarovi, which require that the kedushoh of the stones must be maintained in handling them.

He said a decision was made to begin work immediately due to fears of stones falling on visitors, adding that he hopes the project will be complete within three months.

 

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