The Western Wall (Wailing Wall) is the closest original site to the site of the Holy of Holies of the Temple, and a sacred site where millions from around the world come to pray. Although, this is a traditionally Jewish practice, Christians are welcome to come and pray.
The most interesting thing to me is the acceptance that the Jewish people have for Christians, especially considering that their history includes persecution by those coming in the name of Christ Jesus. A man praying next to me at the wall was approached by a rabbi that wished to pray with him. The man shook his head and said, "I am a Christian". The rabbi looked at him witha strange look and said, "We pray to the same father." Then he wrapped a prayer shawl around the Christian's shoulders and they continued to pray together. Amazing. Of course, the rabbi prayed in hebrew, which really deepens the impact.
The most interesting thing to me is the acceptance that the Jewish people have for Christians, especially considering that their history includes persecution by those coming in the name of Christ Jesus. A man praying next to me at the wall was approached by a rabbi that wished to pray with him. The man shook his head and said, "I am a Christian". The rabbi looked at him witha strange look and said, "We pray to the same father." Then he wrapped a prayer shawl around the Christian's shoulders and they continued to pray together. Amazing. Of course, the rabbi prayed in hebrew, which really deepens the impact.
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