What is the holiest place for Jews in israel?

Answer 1

This question is difficult to answer as the term "place" is nondescript:

State of Israel, Specifically Jerusalem

Contemplated on a worldwide basis and from a historical perspective, the holiest country in that world is Israel, and the holiest city in that country is Jerusalem. If things were as Judaism needs and yearns to see them, the holiest place in that city would be the Temple, and the holiest part of that Temple would be the Kadshey Hakadashim ("Holy of Holies"), where nobody could enter except the highest priest, and he only one moment of one day in the year. But because of our misconduct, we were driven out of our land, and we presently haven't the opportunity to worship and bring offerings to the Temple, and witness the Priests and Levites in its holy service. Currently, as the Temple is destroyed, the most sacred place in Judaism is the Western Wall, which formed part of the retaining wall structure for the Temple Mount.

The Jewish Home

In these times, although we have seen the beginning of the in-gathering, the world is still a big place, we have been dispersed for so long that Jews often regard other Jews as foreigners and strangers, and the adherents to Judaism, although only 0.2 percent of the world's population, are still found to be dispersed in 135 different countries. Though we may be strangers to each other outwardly, we resemble each other in our inward Judaism, and I will venture to answer the question as follows: Judaism exists today because as time went on and Jews first lost ten of their tribes to invasion and conquest, then lost most of their land, then their Temple, then their City, and then the right to live as a community of family in their country, they found and practiced substitutes strong enough to keep the memory of their holiness alive, and to sustain the objective of regaining the holiness of their place in the land and in the world. Today, not every Jew has the means or the practical ability to migrate to Israel, nor does every Jew even desire to migrate from his familiar place of perceived comfort and security. But even for the Jews who cannot go up to the holy places, the 'network' of holiness still weaves them together, as it has for two thousand years. They call the private home the "small Temple", and the Sabbath table is seen as the Altar. For the Jews who observe and practice Judaism in the twenty-first Century, whether in Israel or in one of the other 134 countries, the "Holy Place" is the family home, where the heritage is celebrated, the traditions are learned, and the dreams of the future are formed. Judaism will find its Temple again, by the light of the fire that glows in the Jewish home.

Synagogues

Today, we worship in synagogues. The Holy Temple in Jerusalem was our most sacred place before the Romans destroyed it.

Locations Throughout Israel and Palestine

The Western Wall and the entire city of Jerusalem is holy to Judaism. As is the Israeli cities of 'Tzfat', Tiberias & Hebron (where the Jewish Patriarchs/Matriarchs are buried).

Answer 2

It may be the Wall in Jerusalem as it is believed by some Jews that it is a remaining part of the old temple. However, Jerusalem is considered to be the holy city for the Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

Answer 3

Jerusalem, and specifically the Western Wall and adjacent Temple Mount, which are in Jerusalem.

• 1) Jerusalem is the center of Judaism. It is important to Jews because it was the site of the Akeidah (Binding of Isaac, in Genesis ch.22) and was later the seat of the Davidic Kings, when King David, Israel's greatest king, founded the dynasty that ruled Judah for much of its history, making Jerusalem the capital of the United Kingdom of Israel during his reign and that of his son, King Solomon. Most importantly, it was the location of the First and Second Temples, where offerings were made to God and where His presence dwelt in the Holy of Holies and was manifested in a number of miracles (Mishna, Avos ch.5). Jerusalem is called the holy city by the prophets (Isaiah 52:1). It was where Jews would go three times a year to celebrate the holiest festivals (Deuteronomy ch.16). Even after the destruction of the Temple, the Temple Mount and adjacent Western ("Wailing") Wall, which still stands, is the holiest site in Judaism. It is hoped and prophesied (Ezekiel ch.40-44) that one day a third temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem and that the Messiah will come to it.
• 2) As a result of the historical connection between the Jewish people and Jerusalem, it was seen as an intrinsically holy city and a place where God's presence rested. Jerusalem has become representative of the connection with the Divine. In addition, Jerusalem is seen as the source of Divine Law, as demonstrated in many Jewish prayers: "Ki miTziyon tetze Torah udvar Hashem maYerushalayim - From Zion comes the Torah and the Word of God from Jerusalem"; Isaiah 2:3. Jerusalem is also representative of the Redemption of the Jewish people from their physical and spiritual exile, because this exile causes the melancholy that the Jewish people experience by being apart from God's presence. The Redemption, which Jews believe will be brought by the Messiah, will result in the Jewish people returning to Jerusalem.
• 3) According to ancient Hebrew tradition, Jerusalem is the site where God took the very earth from which Adam, the first man, was formed. Read Genesis carefully; Adam was not created in the garden of Eden; he was TAKEN there. Jerusalem, because it is the first place on Earth where the spirit of God dwelt, is considered sacred, and a direct link to God.
• 4) Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion and Jerusalem has been its only holy site for 3000 years, ever since King Solomon built the first Jewish Temple there. The temple was destroyed by invading Babylonians and rebuilt at the same site (known as the Temple Mount) about 2500 years ago. It was then destroyed again when the Romans conquered Judea about 2000 yrs ago, killing a million Jews, expelling another million and enslaving the remaining million. All Jews who value their heritage feel ties to the holy land, where so many of their people struggled for the freedom to practice Judaism. At the same time, Jews believe that all people should be welcome there, regardless of faith.
• 5) Jerusalem is the eternal Jewish city, and a symbol of a future time of peace. Jerusalem is also the focal point of prayer of the Jews. When they pray, wherever they are, they face towards Jerusalem (Talmud, Berakhot 30a), with love and longing. The sentiment is aptly expressed in Psalm 137: "By the waters of Babylon, there we sat and wept as we remembered Zion...." It continues to say: "If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its wisdom." For thousands of years we remembered our exile and prayed for its end. Now at least we can do so from "up close."

Answer 4

The holy land for Judaism is Israel (see Deuteronomy 11:11-12), and the holy city is Jerusalem.

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Jerusalem is the center of Judaism. It is important to Jews because it was chosen by God (Zechariah 3:2). It was the site of the Akeidah (Binding of Isaac, in Genesis ch.22) and was later the seat of the Davidic Kings, when King David, Israel's greatest king, founded the dynasty that ruled Judah for much of its history, making Jerusalem the capital of the United Kingdom of Israel during his reign and that of his son, King Solomon.

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Most importantly, it was the location of the First and Second Temples, where offerings were made to God and where His presence dwelt in the Holy of Holies (1 Kings ch.8) and was manifested in a number of miracles (Mishna, Avot ch.5).
Jerusalem is called the holy city by the prophets (Isaiah 52:1). It was where Jews would go three times a year to celebrate the holiest festivals (Deuteronomy ch.16). Even after the destruction of the Temple, the Temple Mount and adjacent Western ("Wailing") Wall, which still stands, is the holiest site in Judaism. It is hoped and prophesied (Ezekiel ch.40-44) that one day a third temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem and that the Messiah will come to it.

• Link: The Western Wall
  

Jerusalem has become representative of the connection with the Divine. Jerusalem is also seen as the source of Divine Law, as demonstrated in many Jewish prayers: "Ki miTziyon tetze Torah udvar Hashem miYerushalayim - From Zion comes the Torah and the Word of God from Jerusalem" (Isaiah 2:3).

Jerusalem is also representative of the Redemption of the Jewish people from their physical and spiritual exile, because this exile causes the melancholy that the Jewish people experience by being apart from God's presence. The Redemption, which Jews believe will be brought by the Messiah, will result in the Jewish people returning to Jerusalem.

According to ancient Hebrew tradition, Jerusalem is the site where God took the very earth from which Adam, the first man, was formed (midrash Rabbah 14:8). Read Genesis carefully; Adam was not created in the garden of Eden; he was taken there. Jerusalem, because it is the first place on Earth where the spirit of God dwelt, is considered a direct link to God.

Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion and Jerusalem has been its only holy site for over 3000 years. King Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by invading Babylonians, and rebuilt at the same site (known as the Temple Mount) about 2500 years ago. It was then destroyed again when the Romans conquered Judea about 2000 years ago, killing a million Jews. All Jews who value their heritage feel ties to Jerusalem and the holy land, where so many of their people struggled for the freedom to practice Judaism. At the same time, Jews believe that all people should be welcome there, regardless of faith.

Jerusalem is the eternal Jewish city, and a symbol of a future time of peace. Jerusalem is also the focal point of prayer of the Jews. When they pray, wherever they are, they face towards Jerusalem (Talmud, Berakhot 30a), with love and longing. The sentiment is aptly expressed in Psalm 137: "By the waters of Babylon, there we sat and wept as we remembered Zion....If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its wisdom."

For thousands of years we remembered our exile and prayed for its end. Now at least we can do so from "up close."

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Answer 5

The Jewish holy place is The western wall or to be less specific, Jerusalem, Israel

Answer 6

The holiest place for Jews is the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

Answer 7

The Jewish holy places are located in the country of Israel. The holiest city for Jewish people is the city of Jerusalem in Israel where the Great Temple was located.

Answer 8

It is a synagogue