The Western Wall

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The Western Wall (formery called the Wailing Wall by many)... are non-Jews welcome to visit or is it only acceptable for Jewish people to go there? If I was going on a tour of the Holy Land, is there anywhere I should avoid going out of not being welcomed or accepted?

[Mordechai18]

I have a very nice photo of President George W. Bush paying his respects at the Wall... :)

I can't address your second question, though. Sorry...

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Ok so it is open to non-Jews. It's my understanding that all men, regardless of religion, must wear a head covering there correct?

[Mordechai18]

Ok so it is open to non-Jews. It's my understanding that all men, regardless of religion, must wear a head covering there correct?

That is my understanding, just as when entering a synagogue. Just as the President is doing in that photo. :)

[simchat_torah]

I'm very glad you called it the Western Wall. The term "wailing wall" was started as a derrogatory term used by Arabs in mockery. Unfortunately, the term caught on and we had to hear it all the time.

thanks again,
yafet

[Hix]

The Western Wall is definetly open to gentiles, even to put your prayers in the cracks as has become a tradition. Dont worry about avoiding any Jewish areas out of not being accepted, trust me theyl love you, getting visiters is a rare thing for them these days and it boost the economy. Id recommend whilst you visit the Western Wall you take a look round the cardo which is downtown Jewish quarter. Quite alot of lovely shops and a Kosher pizza place to die for ;)

Oh and Id recommend not spending too long, if any time in the arab quarter of Jerusalem. I understand youl want to go see the garden tomb of cource, but keep a good hold onto your wallet. Almost every time Im there someone gets theirs lifted the brief time we spend in the arab quarter.

Shalom and G-d bless
~Hix~