Abrahamic Religions
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THE WAILING WALL
By Claire Bryant
The Wailing Wall (also known as the Western Wall) is a big part of the Jewish religion. The wall is the remaining wall of the holy edifice that stood on the Temple Mount. The Jews go there to weep and mourn for that edifice and pray it gets rebuilt.
The wall is also the site of many Abraham related events. There, he showed his devotion to God by willing to sacrifice his son. It is the place where his son, Isaac went to pray and where the Holy Temple was built according to Judaism.
The Western Wall is located in Old City, Jerusalem.
The wall was built by King Herod in 20 BCE. He built it as the western wall of the Second Holy Temple.
OTHER FACTS
- The wall we see now is only 1/8 of the size it was.
- The site has been fought over by the three Abrahamic religions for over 1,000 years.
- Men and women are separated when they visit.
- Not only Jews can visit and pray at the Western Wall.
- When you visit, you should wear a Kippah, a Jewish hat, out of respect.
