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The Western Wall (often incorrectly named the Wailing Wall) is the holiest site in the world for Jews and "wall where Jews pray" as phrased in the question.
The Second Great Temple (as built by Prophets Ezra and Nehemiah and improved by King Herod) had a large esplanade or plaza. However, as Jerusalem is hilly, the northeastern corner was at a higher elevation than the southwest corner. As a result, retaining walls for the esplanade were built on the western and southern sides of the esplanade to keep it level. The Western Wall is the portion of the western retaining wall that is the closest area to where the Holy of Holies sat on the esplanade.
The Western Wall is often incorrectly stated or oversimplified to be a part of the Second Temple. The Second Temple was completely destroyed by the Roman General Titus when he conquered the city in 70 C.E. As said above, the Western Wall is part of the esplanade itself (i.e. the retaining wall) as opposed to the Second Temple building individually.
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∙ 9y agoThe Western Wall (often incorrectly named the Wailing Wall) is the holiest site in the world for Jews and "wall where Jews pray" as phrased in the question.
The Second Great Temple (as built by Prophets Ezra and Nehemiah and improved by King Herod) had a large esplanade or plaza. However, as Jerusalem is hilly, the northeastern corner was at a higher elevation than the southwest corner. As a result, retaining walls for the esplanade were built on the western and southern sides of the esplanade to keep it level. The Western Wall is the portion of the western retaining wall that is the closest area to where the Holy of Holies sat on the esplanade.
The Western Wall is often incorrectly stated or oversimplified to be a part of the Second Temple. The Second Temple was completely destroyed by the Roman General Titus when he conquered the city in 70 C.E. As said above, the Western Wall is part of the esplanade itself (i.e. the retaining wall) as opposed to the Second Temple building individually.
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What is the name of the wall Jew pray?
Jews pray at the Western Wall, which is in Jerusalem, Israel. In Hebrew, it is known as the Kotel Ha'ma'aravi, but most people just refer to it as the "Kotel".
In what sacred place in Jerusalem do Jews pray?
The Western Wall (or Kotel).
Where do judaism religion pray?
A Jewish house of worship is called a synagogue, but Jews can pray anywhere.
Where is the waling wall?
The term 'Wailing Wall' was used by British soldiers in reference to the Western Wall of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The term 'Wailing Wall' was an insult against Jews, implying that when Jews pray they wail.
What do you know about the Temple?
both temples of Jerusalem were destroyed. the only remaining wall is called the "Western Wall" where Jews go and pray. many pray every day and visitors to Jerusalem go to the wall to pray and leave notes for "Hashem" to read.
Who do the Jews pray to?
Jews pray to God
Why do Jews shuffle at the wailing wall?
There is no such thing as a wailing wall. This is a misnomer imposed by non-Jewish people who misunderstood the dinstinctive style of Jewish prayer, and thought it was wailing. You are most likely referring to the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Jews do not "shuffle" at the Western Wall. They pray. Some Jews rock back and forth during prayer, which has many interpretations. Jews generally say prayers at the Western Wall, and there is a tradition of placing notes inside the wall's cracks.
Whom did Jews pray?
Jews pray to God.
Do the Jews have any mosque like place to pray?
Jews pray in a synagogue.
Why do people cry at the wailing wall?
There is no such thing as a Wailing Wall. This is a misnomer invented by non-Jews who didn't understand the Jewish style of prayer, and thought the people were wailing. People do not cry at the Western Wall. They go there to pray and commune with God.
Why put notes in wailing wall?
There is no such thing as a Wailing Wall. This is a misnomer invented by non-Jews who didn't understand the Jewish style of prayer, and thought the people were wailing. Jews go to the Western Wall, or Kotel, to pray and commune with God. There is a tradition of putting scraps of paper containing prayers into the wall.
Who do the judaism pray?
Jews pray to God.
