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The Wailing Wall and its story
The Wailing Wall, also known as the Western Wall is a very sacred Jewish site in the Old City of Jerusalem. Jewish people from Israel and across the world visit this Wailing Wall while experiencing a wide range of emotions. Many Jews are moved just by standing close to the wall. Many believers conduct religious ceremonies next to the wall, such as Bar Mitzvah and Tefilat HaKohanim. Many believers write down their wishes on little notes and shove them between the bricks of the Wall.
The amazing story of the Waling Wall
The story of the wailing wall is a story of survival against all odds, very similarly to the historical narrative of the Jewish people.
According to the Bible, King Solomon built the first temple in Jerusalem more than 2,000 years ago. This sacred temple was destroyed by the Babylonians leaving only the Wailing wall intact. Miraculously, after the second temple was built the Wailing Wall has survived the destruction of the second temple as well. Since then, the Wailing Wall has become a symbol for divine protection and hope of the Diaspora Jews to return to the land of Israel.
In 1967 War, the Wailing Wall was liberated by the IDF soldiers .
The Wailing Wall has been a great source of inspiration for many Israeli artists.
Wailing Wall in Jewish art
You can find vivid images of the Wailing wall in many of Israeli artist Yair Emanuel artworks.
Wailing Wall Challah Cover
You can also enjoy this beautiful paintings of the Wailing wall by artist Zina Roitman. Find more details at Judaica web store.
