The Kotel, also known as the Western wall or Wailing wall, is one of the most sacred sites places for the Jews
On a quiet 2007 December Friday evening, I landed in Tel Aviv and went straight to Jerusalem to witness Shabbat celebrations at the western wall. It was quite a wonderful experience.
It is believed that this wall is the last remnant of the Second Temple and has been the site for prayers and worship for centuries.
Located behind the wall is Dome of the Rock, which I thought was the most interesting site in Israel.
So many places you have been to! Lovely glimpse.
Thanks Mridula!
Very interesting; I know this is not the intention, but it seems like the wall is being treated the same way as Christians treat sacred images, a vehicle or tool for their prayers to be conveyed to God.
In fact, that is certainly one of the purposes of the wall (as I understand). Prayers are written on pieces of paper and then stuffed in the crevices of the wall with the intention of conveying them to God. I did that too. 🙂