The Western Wall is the most important and prominent Jewish shrine in the world... yet it is not a holy site!

 

The holy place for the Jews is actually on the "Temple mount" itself (or today's "Esplanade of the Mosques"), above The Western Wall, where both Jewish Temples stood.

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The esplanade of The Western Wall is in fact a huge open sky synagogue. It is also widely accepted that God's presence is permanent at the Wall which is why many Jews (and others) come to the Western Wall in order to pray and address God individually. 

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With this series my aim is to try to grasp and size up the fervor of those who come and pray at this awe inspiring landmark.