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The Western Wall in English. In Hebrew it's called the Kotel.
There was a time when people called the Wall the 'Wailing Wall', however, this was a slur created by British soldiers in reference to Jewish prayer style.
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What was the Hebrews' holy city called?
Jerusalem. It was the city of prophets, of the holy Temple, and the dynasty of King David.For the importance of Jerusalem for Judaism, see: Jerusalem in Judaism
Who were allowed in Jewish temple besides Jews?
If you are referring to the Ancient Holy Temple in Jerusalem, only Jews were allowed in. If you are referring to modern-day synagogues, anyone can enter.
Which civilization supplied much of the materials needed for the building of the Hebrew temple?
There was only one Hebrew temple in ancient times. It was built in Jerusalem and the stone was quarried locally.
What is blood sacrifice?
In Judaism it was an animal that was brought to the ancient Temple in Jerusalem. The story of the Binding of Isaac in Genesis teaches Jews that only an animal can be a blood sacrifice.
Were there Jewish temples in Rome?
No, there was only one Temple which was in Jerusalem. In Rome there were synagogues. In ancient Rome they had lots of Jews, and a few of the old synagogues still stand.
What is in the temple of Jerusalem?
The Israelite/Hebrew/Jewish Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE. It stood on the place called the Temple Mount / Har HaBayit, of which the Kotel ("Western Wall", "Wailing Wall") is the only surviving component. So there is presently nothing in the 'temple of Jerusalem', as there has been no temple of Jerusalem for over 1900 years.
The Bible states that the family lived in the hill country of Judea. Was the temple Zechariah served in Jerusalem?
For observant Jews there could only be one Temple: the Temple in Jerusalem. As a Jewish priest, Zechariah must have served in this Temple.
In what city was the Jewish Temple that Jesus taught in?
Jerusalem was the only place in the world that had a Jewish Temple at that time.
What is the name of the temple rededicated in 164 bc?
There have only been two temples of Jerusalem, King Solomon's and The Second Temple of Jerusalem. The Second Temple of Jerusalem was built in 516 BC, dedicated in 515 BC and destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD, (CE).
What temples did Jesus visit?
AnswerThere was only one Jewish Temple, the Temple in Jerusalem. So, this would have been the only Jewish temple that Jesus visited. According to John's Gospel, Jesus also seems to have visited a temple to the Greek god of healing, Asclepius - the five-sided pool near the sheep market at Jerusalem. Archaeologists have identified this pool and say that it was part of an Asclepium. they have even found, at the temple, a votive offering to Aslepius - a gift in thanks for a cure performed by the god.
Do we burn offerings in a Jewish synagogue?
In Judaism, sacrifice can only be offered in the Temple in Jerusalem. When we are without the Temple, prayer replaces sacrifice. The only 'offering' that occurs in a synagogue is prayer.
Where was Solomon temple built?
It was located on the flat top of what is now called the "Temple Mount", also called Mt. Moriah, in Jerusalem. Only the Western Wall stands now, since the Temple was destroyed twice: once by Babylonian conquerors in 586 BCE, and then again by the Romans.Answer:Solomon's temple was built in Jerusalem, in what is now the country of Israel.
