 A number of special worship events have been held since the renovation . They have taken advantage of the cover , temperature control , and enhanced security . However , in addition to the more recent programs , one early event occurred in September 1983 , even before the modern renovation . At that time U.S. Sixth Fleet Chaplain Rabbi Arnold Resnicoff was allowed to hold an unusual interfaith service — the first interfaith service ever conducted at the Wall during the time it was under Israeli control — that included men and women sitting together . The ten @-@ minute service included the Priestly Blessing , recited by Resnicoff , who is a Kohen . A Ministry of Religions representative was present , responding to press queries that the service was authorized as part of a special welcome for the U.S. Sixth Fleet . 
