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Western Wallor Wailing WallPlace of prayer in the Old City of Jerusalem sacred to the Jewish people. It is the only remnant of the Second Temple of Jerusalem. Because it now forms part of a larger area—known as the Temple Mount by Jews and as al-Haram al-Sharif by Muslims—surrounding the Muslim Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque, the two groups have often vied for control of it. When Israel captured the Old City in the Six-Day War (1967), the Jews once more gained authority over the site. Wailing Wall Western wall where Jews lament the destruction of the Second Temple of Jerusalem. [Judaism: EB, X: 627] See : Grief How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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WAILING WALLS By Philip Kolin (Wind and Water Press, 2006) Only the city's ancient Jewish Quarter and the Wailing Wall link it unmistakably to its Davidic past. This was manifested in many of his actions, such as his 1986 visit to the Rome synagogue (the first by any pope) and his prayer for forgiveness placed in Jerusalem's Wailing Wall in 2000. |
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