WESTERN WALL — (Heb. הַכֹּתֶל הַמַּעֲרָבִי), that section of the western supporting wall of the temple mount which has remained intact since the destruction of the Second Temple (70 C.E.). It became the most hallowed spot in Jewish religious and national… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Western Wall — n. a high wall in Jerusalem believed to be part of the western section of the wall surrounding Herod s Temple: Jews have traditionally gathered at this site for prayer … English World dictionary
Western Wall — Also known by its Hebrew name, HaKotel HaMa aravi, or simply, the Kotel (literally, The Wall ). It is located on Mount Moriah in Jerusalem s old city. It is all that remains of the Temple of Biblical times. Its alternate name, Wailing Wall, is … Historical Dictionary of Israel
Western Wall — a wall in Jerusalem where Jews, on certain occasions, assemble for prayer and lamentation: traditionally believed to be the remains of the western wall of Herod s temple, destroyed by the Romans in A.D. 70. Also called Wailing Wall. * * * or… … Universalium
Western Wall — West′ern Wall′ n. jud a wall in Jerusalem where Jews, on certain occasions, assemble for prayer and lamentation: traditionally believed to be the remains of the western wall of Herod s Temple, destroyed by the Romans in a.d. 70 Also called… … From formal English to slang
Western Wall — a wall in Jerusalem where Jews, on certain occasions, assemble for prayer and lamentation: traditionally believed to be the remains of the western wall of Herod s temple, destroyed by the Romans in A.D. 70. Also called Wailing Wall … Useful english dictionary
Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions — Album par Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt Sortie 1999 Durée 52:47 Genre Country/Folk Producteur Glyn Johns … Wikipédia en Français
Western Wall Tunnel — The Western Wall Tunnel (Hebrew: מנהרת הכותל, translit.: Minheret Hakotel ) is an underground tunnel exposing the Western Wall in its full length. The tunnel is adjacent to the Western Wall and is located under buildings of the Old City in… … Wikipedia
Western Wall plaza — open expanse in front of the Western Wall (Jewish holy site in Jerusalem) … English contemporary dictionary
Western Wall — remaining wall of the foundation of the ancient Jewish temple considered a holy site by Jews … English contemporary dictionary
