(My Jewish Learning, 2011) Jews from all over the country would ttravel to Jerusalem for the three pilgrimage festivals, in order to bring gifts at the Temple, study the Torah, pray, give thanks and celebrate. ... (Coleman & Elsner, 1995) For centuries pious Jews have gathered, prayed and grieved for the destruction and loss of the Temples – understandably the wall is also commonly referred to as the "Wailing Wall". ... (International Fellowship of Christians and Jews of Australia, 2014) Praying at the Wall is the primary activity for Orthodox Jews, particularly men and with ...

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