Temple Mount and the Western Wall history. The amazing stories of what has transpired here throughout history, and how those events are still relevant in the world today. Editorial Corrections: * Darius was the a King of Persia, not Babylon * 1187 Saladin recaptures Jerusalem. Mamluks came after him in the 13th century, followed by the Ottomans | Sergio & Rhoda in Israel

#Selichot prayers filled the Western Wall last night, as thousands gathered in preparation for Yom Kippur. #YomKippur #WesternWall | Jerusalem Dateline

POWERFUL: Last Thursday, more than 50,000 people gathered at the Western Wall to pray Selichot ❤️ Selichot (literally “forgiveness”) are special prayers recited in the period leading up to the Jewish High Holidays. They are filled with pleas for mercy, reflection, and the famous Thirteen Attributes of Compassion that echo God’s infinite forgiveness. Traditionally recited late at night or in the early morning hours, Selichot create a powerful spiritual atmosphere. Standing together in prayer, tho

TISH'A B'AV WESTERN WALL PRAYERS More than 4,000 Jews made their way to the Temple Mount on Tish'a b'Av, despite the limited hours of permitted entry. Meanwhile, at the foot of the Temple Mount many tens of thousands of Jews gathered in the Western Wall Plaza to pray for the rebuilding of the Holy Temple. | The Temple Institute