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The term Western Wall commonly refers to a 187-foot (57 m) exposed section of a much longer retaining wall, built by Herod on the western flank of the Temple Mount. Only when used in this sense is it synonymous with the term Wailing Wall.
Apr 24, 2024 · Western Wall, in the Old City of Jerusalem, a place of prayer and pilgrimage sacred to the Jewish people. It is the only remains of the retaining wall surrounding the Temple Mount, the site of the First and Second Temples of Jerusalem, held to be uniquely holy by the ancient Jews.
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The Western Wall (sometimes called the Wailing Wall, or the Kotel, the Hebrew word for wall) is one of the last remaining walls of the Temple Mount, the elevated plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem that was the site of both ancient Jewish temples. It is the holiest site in Judaism and a place of pilgrimage and prayer.
Established by the Ministry of Religion, Western Wall Heritage Foundation is dedicated to cultivate, develop and preserve the Western Wall sites >>
Nov 24, 2020 · Learn about the history and significance of the Western Wall, the last remnant of the Second Temple of Jerusalem. Find out how to visit this holy site, what to see and do, and how to respect its culture and traditions.
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Learn about the Western Wall (wailing wall), one of the four supporting walls of the Temple Mount, and its significance for the Jewish people. Discover its measurements, stones, gates, and exposed sections, and how to visit them.
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Learn about the Western Wall, the last remaining outer wall of the ancient Jewish temple, and a site of modern Israeli history and prayer. Find out how to visit the wall and join various tours in Jerusalem and Israel.
