They serve as a constant reminder of the 613 commandments of the Torah, the Five Books of Moses. A Jewish father helps his son adjust his tallit gadol during the boy’s bar mitzvah at the Western (Wailing) Wall. The wearing of tzitzit is only observed during daytime hours (with the exc...
Temple of Jerusalem, either of two temples that were the centre ofworshipand national identity in ancientIsrael. In the early years of the Israelite kingdom, theArk of the Covenantwas periodically moved about among several sanctuaries, especially those ofShechemandShiloh. AfterKing David’s capture...
Jerusalem: Western Wall, Temple Mount The Western Wall, in the Old City of Jerusalem, all that remains of the retaining wall surrounding the Temple Mount. (more) Temple of Jerusalem Judaism Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia ...