Visitor Comments: 138
(131) Lea, May 21, 2012 5:10 AM
Yerushalayim
I was blessed to be able to live in Yerushalayim for two years. The first time I went to the Kotel, I burst into tears. The presence of G-d is there so strong. The sight of the Jewish people being back in their land worshipping together was overwhelming. He who watches Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps and we await His coming to bring all to His peace on earth.
(130) Patricia Gosinski, April 14, 2012 1:42 AM
The Home of G-D.
(129) Daniel, January 11, 2012 4:28 AM
The Kotel is indeed amazing
(127) Larry, December 19, 2011 9:38 AM
THE ETERNAL CITY
for two thousand years in our prayers on the high holy days we always ended "NEXT YEAR IN JERUSALEM " since the romans threw us out of our City every generation has suffered persecution only with the strength of ISRAEL will Judeism survive . we hear a lot about Jeruselem being the 3rd holy city of islam but never it refered to as the only centre & most holy City of Judaism .
(126) Norman Buckham, December 10, 2011 10:46 AM
TUGS AT THE STRINGS THAT BIND ALL OUR LIVES TOGETHER
Truly inspirational that reveals the true significance of the Wall and its relevance to Jews and Christians alike. It should be the catalyst we all need to work to ensure the preservance of the state of Israel and its capital Jerusalem. Let Jews, Christians and Muslims alike realise that Israel is the only worthy, G_d-given and true custodian of such a significant part of Jewish history and cornerstone of the three religions that are brought together in Jerusalem.
(125) Anonymous, October 29, 2011 10:05 PM
am isroel chai. mosheich tzidkeinu yavo b'mheira v'yameinu. amen
(124) Anonymous, October 16, 2011 10:16 PM
The Kotel was, is and will always unite those who pray there
(122) MYRNA MARINOFF, September 7, 2011 4:54 PM
TOUCHING-BEAUTIFUL
(121) Ruth, September 4, 2011 2:50 AM
(120) Anonymous, September 1, 2011 1:48 PM
(119) RACHEL KRIEGER, August 20, 2011 2:18 PM
ISRAEL FOREVER
(118) D.K. Milgrim-Heath, August 4, 2011 8:44 PM
The Western Wall Brings Miracles You Really Do See By D.K.Milgrim-Heath©2011 The Western Wall brings miracles you really do see- I’m actual proof of that as several miraculous things happened to me. Never did I think God would supply me with much needed money- That I needed for 10 months ago but arrived last week as sweet as honey! So I’ll be able to get a new hot water heater there- Bought and to be installed with professional care. My oldest daughter moved back to my city 1/11 as my New Year’s via God’s blessed surprise- She and my youngest daughter being on my doorstep both saw my feelings of happiness overtaking my heart and eyes! There are more things that I pray for but that too will happen in God’s time being fine- He knows what He’s doing –after all isn’t He holy and divine? Yes- praying to God for every 40 day duration for all my children to be closer as they got older to me- God showed His feelings that MIRACLES VIA THE WESTERN WALL STILL (IF YOU PRAY HARD ENOUGH) STILL HAPPEN FROM ISRAEL 21ST CENTURY.
(117) Yaakov Dov Spiteri, August 2, 2011 7:41 PM
Very emotional film.
(116) Marc, July 30, 2011 2:25 AM
(115) Eileen Minow, July 29, 2011 3:46 AM
My life
(114) Eileen Minow, July 29, 2011 3:37 AM
(113) Geri Proctor, July 7, 2011 11:13 AM
Beautiful beyond description
On numerous occassions I have been blessed to experience Shabbat at the Wall. As a non-Jew I have witnessed soldiers and Yesheva students dance and sing at the Kotel as they approach the Wall. Each time my eyes become filled with tears and overwhelming joy consumes my heart. An experience one will never forget! This must do the same to HaShem. Please, do not give up one square inch of your inheritence.....
(112) Anonymous, July 7, 2011 12:32 AM
I am --- a Jew!!
(111) Elia Harris, July 1, 2011 1:14 AM
Went to Israel 2008
After discovering our Jewish roots, 3 of us sisters went to Israel on the Jewish Heritage Tour. As we landed, we knew we were deeply moved to have returned to the land of our ancesters, and as touched The Western Wall, our past history was forever sealed. At all cost, we must never ever lose "our Wall" nor any part of our historical land. May God forever bless Israel.
(110) Anonymous, June 28, 2011 7:04 PM
(109) Hilda May, June 19, 2011 4:00 PM
Went to Israel in 1979
(107) Anonymous, June 12, 2011 4:51 PM
(106) L. Caber, June 12, 2011 3:13 PM
Yerushalayim
I was touched watching this video but one of the best part of this video was when Rabbi Milo talked about his experience at the Kotel. It is really great when people come together, pray and sing together during Shabbat. It makes it more meaningful and more inspiring. Thank you for sharing this video.
(105) Anonymous, June 11, 2011 6:34 PM
Brought tears to my eyes
When I was 21, my grandfather and I visited Israel together. He had escaped Russia at age 16 with his 12 year old sister while Jews were being persecuted. His parents later died of starvation in Russia. I am not very religious but the only education my grandfather had was Cheder. When we caught sight of the Western Wall, we both spontaneously wept. It was one of the most powerful and memorable moments of my life.
nikki Segal, June 12, 2011 5:22 PM
My visit to Israel
(104) hana, June 11, 2011 10:54 AM
(102) Mary D, June 10, 2011 1:32 AM
Place of the Heart
(100) Nachum, June 9, 2011 5:13 AM
(99) Ike Gabay, June 9, 2011 12:47 AM
(98) Jerry Enis, June 7, 2011 4:37 PM
Outstanding in every way. Terrific editing
(97) HArold Siegel, June 7, 2011 12:55 PM
(96) Fangyu, June 7, 2011 6:16 AM
The Nation of Israel prevails. Shalom!
(93) Yak Fatzko, June 6, 2011 2:21 PM
Awesome video, but...
Great! Truly awesome. You left otu seom very important items: 1) We believe The Holy Temple will be rebuilt, (soon!) for the 3rd and last time - as an eternal place for Man to meet God 2) The kotel itself is but a remnant, it's the whole temple mount beyond it that's holy and which is our aim and the place of the holy of holies. 3) The Talmus teaches that although God's presence is in exile, some portion of Presence will never leave the Kotel until the Temple is rebuilt. 4) What the Druse said is correct: Jews, let's love each other, then we will fulfill our mission: bringing the whole world to perfection.
(92) Stephanie Miller, June 5, 2011 8:26 PM
touching
(91) a grateful daughter-in-law, June 5, 2011 9:56 AM
The Kotel-a place for my re-birth
my in-;laws took our entire family to celebrate their 50th anniversary a year ago. The Kotel was the sight that amazed me the most. It was Shabbat. I prayed on the Women's side of the Wall, put my praye note in the Wall and watched in amazement the singing, the dancing and the coming together of young and old, religous and not so religious celebrate a precious joy in a Jewish persons life-freedom, acceptance and love. Thank YOU!
(90) Anonymous, June 5, 2011 7:00 AM
(89) Anonymous, June 5, 2011 6:56 AM
(88) Adela, June 4, 2011 4:48 PM
(87) George Stone, June 3, 2011 10:49 PM
VEry inspirational.
(86) Michael Tuffley, June 3, 2011 6:46 PM
Oh the beautiful Kotel
(85) Janis Clayton, June 3, 2011 1:36 PM
awesome video!
(84) Anonymous, June 3, 2011 7:26 AM
Jerusalem belongs to the Jews just as the whole of Israel , it is God's promise to your father Abraham . The fact that Jews are hated by so many is also another fulfillment of prophecy called the perpetual hatred of the Jews because you are a chosen nation , they hate God so they hate you . one thing is true those who hated you and God are in fact pitiful in a sense because they reject the true living God our Creator . And it is also stated in the Bible that once you established as a nation again , you will never be rooted God bless
(83) Thom roslan, June 3, 2011 6:59 AM
The Western wall Represents UNITY !
(82) patricia jones, June 3, 2011 5:44 AM
the heart of the Jewish people
(81) Beverly Weinstein, June 2, 2011 9:46 PM
The hopes and payers are always in my heart and soul.
(79) Sharon, June 2, 2011 6:22 PM
(78) David Shatz, June 2, 2011 1:31 PM
AMAZING
(77) Margarita Stein, June 2, 2011 1:25 PM
great video
(76) Eliot Matalon, June 2, 2011 12:08 PM
(75) joanie gunther, June 2, 2011 11:40 AM
wonderful video
(74) Capt Martin Clayton, June 2, 2011 10:02 AM
Israel - Jerusalem is now for all peoples
(73) craig k, June 2, 2011 9:24 AM
(72) kaytee, June 2, 2011 8:20 AM
Thank you.That was beautiful
(71) Sandra Abrahams, June 2, 2011 7:26 AM
Spiritual and uplifting
(70) fay durbidge, June 2, 2011 6:57 AM
(69) Avi, June 2, 2011 6:37 AM
For 2000 years Jews dreamed of Beit Hamikdash - NOT the KOTEL!!
How many tfilot do we have dreaming of a return to the Kotel? For 2000 years of exile, our prayers, our hopes, our dreams, were for the restoration of God's home - his temple - our Beit Hamikdash. I find it so sad that your film focuses on the symbol of its destruction, rather than on our desires to have it rebuilt.
(68) Barbara Gold, June 2, 2011 4:04 AM
(66) Anonymous, June 2, 2011 1:27 AM
wow
(65) Bob Pollack, June 2, 2011 1:09 AM
Why We survive
(64) GAIL BUDD, June 2, 2011 1:05 AM
The Western Wall
(63) Anonymous, June 2, 2011 12:36 AM
Wonderful & touching
(62) Robin Bradford, June 2, 2011 12:05 AM
Awe inspiring!
(61) FAYE, June 1, 2011 11:53 PM
Amazing film made me cry..Israel Chai
(60) Roberta Wahrman, June 1, 2011 10:55 PM
I
(58) Charlotte Melville, June 1, 2011 8:57 PM
Very interesting place
(56) elaine, June 1, 2011 7:45 PM
(55) Sylvia Lurie, June 1, 2011 7:27 PM
great Video.
(52) Michele, June 1, 2011 6:16 PM
No words
(51) Hazzan Mike Stein, June 1, 2011 6:02 PM
Extremely moving
(50) Lorraine Zive, June 1, 2011 5:53 PM
Very inspirational. Proud to be Jewish..
(49) Monica Taylor, June 1, 2011 5:38 PM
I was deeply moved the video on Jerusalem
As I watched the video about the Western Wall, I was deeply moved in my heart to see my Jewish brothers and sisters honoring so scared place as the Western Wall. It has been my desire to visit Jerusalem and the Western Wall; however, finances have kept me from do that. I pray that my brothers and sisters in God in Jerusalem, will take my personal prayer requests to the Western Wall, where I may touch the heart of God through my writing, and that HE will send me the answer to my prayers and bless me with a husband, finances and understanding and wisdom for my medical education. I want to say thank you for being there for me today and what it means to me that you are able to place my prayer request in the Western Wall on my behalf. I ask God to bless you and grant you the desire of your hearts too. I am Monica Taylor in Colorado Springs, Colorado USA
(48) Sharon, June 1, 2011 5:32 PM
(46) michael, June 1, 2011 5:19 PM
Never Forget!
We were In Jerusalem before 1967 and during those 2000 years of supposed exiles- Jews were living in Jerusalem. My family came from the Jewish Quarter, evicted by the Jordanians, uncles were taken as prisoners, grandfather robbed of all their belongings and thrown out of their home... did you forget to add all this to the film—it is a very emotional film but its missing a huge factor.. Jews were their before 1967, living under the rule of the Turkish, British and others... they were forced into their army, killed and murdered by them and unfortunately the film implies that their were no Jews their for over 200 years. It would seem to the world that we just got it back in 1967. We never left it. The world is claiming that the Jews received the land in 1948 when Israel was formed by recognition of the UN- that is a mistake, the UN never gave us the land. It was always out land. It was always occupied by outsiders. we were their before... in 1967- we were their before 1948..... The world is claiming are claiming that we pushed the arabs out in 1948... that is wrong- they pushed us out, they destroyed our homes, they were the occupiers we were the occupied. We must remember that this was always and will always be the land of the Jewish people. We must be one voice, one action in front of GOD and the nations as the clip promotes. It could be easily edited to include the above ideas and properly project to the world and Jews what Jerusalem is to us!
(45) Mark, June 1, 2011 5:14 PM
Stand up Against World Opinion
STAND UP AGAINST THE WORLD Our friends and our enemies wave peace in our face The temptation’s so strong that we acknowledge their case “Give up Jerusalem , Gaza and more Give up your sovereignty if you don’t want a war” Don’t be fooled by a world that has repeatedly shown that Jews are expendable and no one will moan The key to our survival is in our own hands Pride in Klal Yisrael and control of our lands
(44) Danny, June 1, 2011 5:05 PM
Beautiful, but bittersweet
Although this beautiful film brought tears to my eyes, I have to confess to having mixed feelings every time I see or visit the Kotel: feelings of awe at the holiness of the Place, and feelings of gratitude to Hashem that He has brought the Jews back to Israel and to Jerusalem, but also feelings of sadness that we cannot yet go up to Har Habayit and see the glory of the Third Beit HaMikdash. The golden dome is a constant reminder that Judaism's holiest site is still occupied by enemies who seek to destroy us and to wrest Jerusalem away from the Jews, with the avid support of the so-called "international community" and "Western democracies" and their leaders. We are so close yet so far. May we merit to witness the Final Redemption and our return to Har Habayit speedily and in our days.
(43) Jewgirl, June 1, 2011 5:01 PM
Thank you for sharing the video!!
(42) Anonymous, June 1, 2011 4:40 PM
our body belongs in israel our soul by the kotel
(41) Julie Larson, June 1, 2011 4:38 PM
Beautiful! Perfect encapsulation of the idea that is the Kotel
(40) Carolyn Groisser, June 1, 2011 4:29 PM
This is inspiring, heartwarming and beautiful.
(39) Talia, June 1, 2011 4:22 PM
(38) SusanE, June 1, 2011 4:19 PM
Nice Video
The video was well done. The lighting and music and men talking conveyed the messaage of how important the Wall is to the Jewish religion. It is the symbol of their existence. The images of men praying at the foot of the mount, at the foundation of the temple where G-d used to touch earth is very moving. They are crying at the wall and kissing it for the temple to be rebuilt? ------------- One man said G-d's spirit resides in the stones of the foundation wall. Is this true? Is G-d in the wall? Is that why we kiss it and pray into the stones? I know the wall is used as a symbol of when there was a Temple and when the Jews were united. Now that it has been given back to the Jews, is the wall sacred ground where G-d once again resides?
(37) Robert, June 1, 2011 3:59 PM
Beautiful
(36) Barbara, June 1, 2011 3:43 PM
Shema Israel!
Reesa Assaraf, June 5, 2011 3:50 AM
of course there is a place for women at the Kotel
I was very surprised to read your comments saying that you you "wonder if there is a place at the wall for women". Of course there is. It is on the right side of the wall as you come in to look at it. I was there and there is separation between men and women. It is a lovely place where women can come to pray and sit at tables and chairs that are provided. A wonderful holy experience!
Annette Friedman, June 2, 2011 2:02 AM
(33) Marta, May 31, 2011 6:46 PM
Am Israel Chai!
Thank you for sharing this video. I visited Israel for the first time this past December and had a very moving experience seeing so many people from different countries and faiths pray at the Kotel. King Solomon's prayer was answered and still, to this day, you can feel the Eternal Creator's Presence. Again, thank you for the work you do.
(32) Malka Blumenfeld, May 31, 2011 3:45 PM
05/31/2011 Even though we have a "piece" of the Bais Hamikdash, The Kotel, we should not forget the real heart of all of us, which is being neglected, forgotten, which is the Har Habais, which is being controlled and destroyed systematically by the WAQF, destroying the evidence of our heritage. As long as we are not screaming, crying out to give back control to the Jewish People, demanding from the Israeli government to take back their abondonment of the Har Habayis, then the world will never let us get back what is rightfully ours. Remember this Shavuoth not only the Kotel but also Har Habais. We should be Socher to see it build in our days. Malkie
carole, June 1, 2011 11:12 PM
correction to Malka Blumenfeld
(30) Anonymous, May 31, 2011 5:42 AM
The Kotel is the heart of the Jewish People
(28) Sarah, May 30, 2011 9:51 PM
Thank you !
(26) CAROLINE aGNES, May 30, 2011 5:51 PM
(25) Kathleen, May 30, 2011 5:01 PM
Thoughts on the Video "The Heart of the Jewish People"
(24) Ann Brady, May 30, 2011 4:37 PM
Hashem is Why
(23) virginia, May 30, 2011 4:25 PM
may we learn to have the Temple Wall alive, within us,all the time, no matter what!
Yes, the Western Wall is a symbol of unity, of strength & of the love that endures all things--our love for HaShem & HaShem's love for us. I humbly wonder if it is not now time for us to allow some of that Loving energy that is the Wall to come alive within each of us, wherever we are, no matter what is going on around us. Isn't it time for us to carry the Wall--& all it represents--into life with us all the time? everywhere? Isn't this what HaShem & the Western Wall, itself, are asking? I believe each of us can be a "portable sanctuary" for this strong, Loving energy, & by doing so, make a positive difference to all of life. If not now, when? & if not us--who?
(22) Sora, May 30, 2011 3:16 PM
AMAZING!
(21) Joseph, May 30, 2011 1:55 PM
Isn't the Temple Mount the heart of the Jewish People?
Joseph, May 30, 2011 7:20 PM
Jerusalem is the center of Jewish Spirit
(19) Anonymous, May 30, 2011 12:17 PM
(18) Arlene, May 30, 2011 11:56 AM
Very touching video
(17) pamela, May 30, 2011 10:19 AM
Love Jerusalem
(15) Benjamin Lieberman, May 30, 2011 2:55 AM
Julie, June 1, 2011 4:41 PM
Waiting ...
(13) Connie, May 30, 2011 12:13 AM
(12) Shelby Steen, May 29, 2011 11:38 PM
Very inspiring
(11) bruce mcknight, May 29, 2011 10:18 PM
i will bless those that bless israel and curse those that curse her
(10) sharona, May 29, 2011 9:18 PM
unity
Nathan Roderick, May 30, 2011 2:49 AM
I weep
(8) Uri Yitzchak, May 29, 2011 4:31 PM
Jerusalem-Ours forever!
(6) Izzy D, May 29, 2011 3:05 PM
GREAT MESSAGE!!
(5) Anonymous, May 29, 2011 3:02 PM
Merci beaucoup
(4) Julie/Yehudit Rachel, May 29, 2011 2:45 PM
Not For Sale. Not Negotiable!
(3) ruth housman, May 29, 2011 2:24 PM
Jerusalem of Old. Jerusalem of Gold. O Jerusalem!
There is a story here, as is recounted in this passionate video, of heart. And the story of the KOTEL is a story that is about CO-TELL, meaning it is a story that involves so many people, from all over the world, throughout history, moving through this place. And today, there are so many that do lay claim, to the WALL. Who belongs here, this place of be and longing? Who is he and he is she, and we are all together. I say God will bring this story to a Just Close, because God wrote us all into the most amazing story ever told. As Scion is to Zion, a car, so it is we will all be transported to this same place, together. The journey by foot, that we take, by car, by whatever vehicle, is a journey replete with signs, and this journey, to Jerusalem, known as God's City will bring us all, HOME.
(2) Andria, May 29, 2011 2:22 PM
Together we are strong.
(1) Grace Alexander, May 29, 2011 2:06 PM
Divided? NEVER







