What is the Western Wall?

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The Wall is considered the focal point of prayer closest to the Temple, and serves today as a prayer site for the Jewish people

The Western Wall (Kotel HaMa'aravi) is the last remaining retaining wall of the Second Temple complex, built by Herod. It is the closest accessible point to where the Holy of Holies once stood. For nearly 2,000 years it has been the most sacred site of Jewish prayer and pilgrimage. Jews from around the world come to pray at the Wall, and many place written prayers in its ancient stones.

What is the Western Wall?

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