This morning we were able to finally make it to the large area called the Dome of the Rock and Temple Mount. The Pope was not there and the Sabbath was over for Muslims and Jews, so we were allowed in. This is an important religious area for Muslims, Jews and Christians.
It contains the black domed El-Aqsa Mosque, the third in holiness for Muslims.
The Temple Mount was one of the greatest religious enclosures of the ancient world was located here, called the Second Temple, but was destroyed, with only the Western “Wailing” Wall remaining.
It is also the location of the First Temple built by King Solomon, the son of King David. Today a Gold dome of the Rock now sits at this location.
It may also be the location of the trial of Jesus by the Romans. It may also be the location where Abraham almost sacrificed his son, Isaac.
The square where these religious sites are located is 35 acres of open space with cypress trees and limestone pavement. non-Muslims
cannot enter these Mosques and the only entrance to the square for non-Muslims is through an wooded ramp near the Western Wall.
We also bought some gifts on the way back to our hotel as we wound our way back through the Old City of Jerusalem.
Connected to more Moses relatives, Ruth Frachter (Moses), the sister of Nomi Sela and Ruth’s son Uri Frachter.
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