How Do You Dress Properly For The Wailing Wall In Jerusalem?
The Wailing Wall (also known as the Western Wall) in Jerusalem is the holiest site in Judaism because it is the only remainder of what is believed to be the temple destroyed in 70 AD by the Romans. Jews make pilgrimages to the wall to pray, lament the loss of the temple and place written prayers within the cracks of the wall. Jews and non-Jews alike are welcome to visit the wall and its adjacent plaza to pray and observe. Because it is considered holy ground, women and men must adhere to a modest dress code to approach the wall. According to Jewish tradition, there are different sections for men and women to pray at the wall. Visitors to the Western Wall must enter the plaza adjacent to the Western Wall through one of few entrances with guards and metal detectors. Once you are cleared to enter, the plaza is an attractive gathering place paved with smooth stone matching the color of the Wall. An air-conditioned visitors’ center is an excellent resource for non-Jews, as it plays informat
