Western Wall (Wailing Wall)

The Western Wall, located in Jerusalem, holds immense significance for Jews as it is the last remaining structure of the Second Temple, which was destroyed in 70 CE. It is considered a sacred site where prayers are believed to ascend directly to God. Many people visit to pray, reflect, and place notes with personal prayers in the wall's crevices, symbolizing a connection to their faith and heritage. Its importance is further amplified by its historical and cultural relevance to the Jewish people and their identity.

The Priest entered the Holy of Holies by passing through the veil that separated it from the rest of the Tabernacle. This sacred space could only be accessed by the High Priest once a year on Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), after performing specific rituals and sacrifices to atone for his own sins and those of the people. Upon entering, he would bring incense and the blood of a sacrificial animal to offer before the Ark of the Covenant, which represented God's presence. The act symbolized a direct communion between God and His people, highlighting the seriousness and sanctity of approaching the divine.

The Western Wall in Jerusalem is estimated to attract around 8-10 million visitors each year, making it one of the most visited sites in Israel and a significant religious and cultural landmark for Jews worldwide.

First, the correct name is the Western Wall. The term Wailing Wall was used by the British as an insult to Jews.

Second, the Western Wall, which is located in Jerusalem, is the last remaining section of the wall that surrounded the Second Temple.

If by Jerusalem wall you mean the wall surrounding the Old City of Jerusalem - built in ancient times - it was built because in those times, many cities were walled in order to keep order in and enemies out.

If by Jerusalem wall you mean the newer wall which surrounds the West Bank, which is still being built, that was started to be able to easily control and monitor who comes in or out of the territory so the Israeli army can keep terrorists out of Israel.

There is no such thing as a wailing wall. This is a misnomer imposed by non-Jewish people who misunderstood the distinctive style of Jewish prayer, and thought it was wailing.

You are most likely referring to the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

The Western Wall was built as part of the expansion of the 2nd Jewish Temple, approximate 20 BCE. It is a retaining wall of the Temple mount that was built by King Herod.

The Ark of the Covenant was kept in the Holy of Holies.

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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.

the Western Wall, or Kotel, is a Jewish site located in the old city of Jerusalem. Just over half the wall, including it's 17 courses located below street level, dates from the end of the second temple period, being constructed around 19 BCE by Herod the great. The remaining layers were added from the 7th century onwards.

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The Western Wall is an important religious site to Jews. It is the only remnant of the Holy Temple - destroyed in 70AD.

Jews gather to pray there several times every day and have been doing so since at least the 7th century.

The Western Wall (or Wailling wall) is primarily a holy sight for Jews. But, because Christianity traces its roots to Judaism, it can be considered sacred by them too. (depending on who you ask)... For instance I have seen photos of the Catholic Pope (Benedict XVI) praying at the wall.

The wall was constructed in 20BCE (under Herod) in Jerusalem. ...

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It is the western retaining wall used for holding up the esplanade where the Jewish Temple stood. It is a very holy site to Jews.

• 1) The Western Wall is the last remaining structure of the Temple Mount (not the Temple itself), most of which was destroyed by the Romans 2000 years ago. The Temple was the center of Judaism. It is important to Jews because it was the site of the Akeidah (Binding of Isaac, in Genesis ch.22). While the Temple stood, offerings were made there to God and His presence dwelt in the Holy of Holies and was manifested in a number of miracles (Mishna, Avos ch.5). 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, God and the Holy Temple, it and the Western Wall is representative of the connection with the Divine. In addition, it was 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), because the Sanhedrin of Torah-sages sat within the precincts of the Temple. The Temple 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 and the rebuilt Temple within it.
• 3) According to ancient Hebrew tradition, the Temple Mount 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. The Temple Mount, 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 the Temple Mount 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 about 2500 years ago. It was then destroyed again when the Romans conquered Judea about 2000 years 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 and specifically the Temple Mount (Talmud, Berakhot 30a), with love and longing. For thousands of years we remembered our exile and prayed for its end. Now at least we can do so from "up close."

men and women are separated at the wailing wall, the womens section is rarily seen on t.v but its there to the right of the mens section

Jews do not randomly walk around kissing walls, but there is 1 wall in Israel that Jews travel to just so they can pray there. that wall is known as the Western Wall. it is the only part of the outer wall of the Jews' Holy Temple that is still in existence today, so it is a very holy wall and the presence of God is stronger there than anywhere else. it is a great merit to pray at that wall, and Jews believe that you can write a prayer on a piece of paper and stick it in between the bricks of the wall, and God will answer you. this is not only for Jews. Non Jews can come and pray at the wall too, and if God chooses to, He will answer them. See 1 Kings ch.8.

Many Jews also customarily kiss their finger before or after touching a mezuzah. The mezuzah is a container with a Torah-parchment affixed to Jewish doors (Deuteronomy ch. 6).

This is a little difficult to answer. The Western Wall is not like a city wall that has air on both sides of stacked stone, it is rather the edge of a retaining wall the supports an entire palisade of raised stone. The stones of the wall proper are about 1-1.5 meters thick, but there are additional layers of stone that directly abut the Western Wall that continue up to Old City walls.

Mossberg made it. It's very similar to Mossberg's model 46.

it is the last standing wall of the holy temple, people put there notes of hope inside the cracks of the wall.

Mark 13:1 And as He was going out of the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, "Master, see how splendid the stones and buildings are!"

2. The Jesus answered and said to him, "Do you see these great buildings?

There shall NOT be left A STONE upon a STONE that shall NOT BE THROWN DOWN."

Jesus made this very clear. Now why the Jews believes that the wailing wall is a wall from the temple is beyond my comprehension.

If some could just let them know this they will not be trying to destroy the dome of the Rock in thinking that it was the sight of the second temple.

Because christians feel like they have arrived at a Holy place of historical significance, a part of their heritage. They too wish for the Temple to be rebuilt. So, praying at the Wall gives them a since of reconnecting to a past and the future. They think that is what you should do at the wall just as the Jews do. The Jews do it, so that's what christians should do??? They feel it brings them closer to their "jewishness" without giving up the idea of jesus being the messiah.