What are some holy sites of Judaism?

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The Western Wall, (known as "wailing Wall") site of the second Temple in the Jewish Quarter of Old City, Jerusalem. Rachels Tomb.Tomb of King David, Old City, Jerusalem.

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Contrary to popular perception, the Western (Wailing) Wall is not the most holy site, in and of itself. It is only part of the entire Temple Mount which is the actual most holy site in Judaism. Judaism anticipates a future rebuilding of a Third Temple as per the book of Ezekiel.

As it is considered the interface between the spiritual and physical worlds, all Jewish prayers are directed there. If a Jew lives West of the Temple Mount, they face East when in prayer. If a Jew lives South of the Temple Mount, they face North when they pray.

Judaism considered various places as sacred:

• The Temple Mount in Jerusalem where the Temple used to stand. See http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-in-jerusalem for details.
• Any synagogue where Jews gather to pray.
• Burial places - especially of righteous people. Read about some of these at:
• ** http://www.answers.com/topic/rachel-s-tomb- Rachel's Tomb
  • http://www.answers.com/topic/machpelah - Cave of the Patriarchs
  • http://www.answers.com/topic/joseph-s-tomb - Joseph's tomb

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The wailing wall and the synagogue primarily

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