
The answer to why millions journey to place handwritten prayers in the crevices of ancient stone. What makes the Western Wall—what remains of the Second Temple—such a powerful place of connection with the Divine? From Eden to the Temple Mount to the New Jerusalem, God has always marked sacred space for His people. In this article, Rabbi Jason Sobel unpacks the holiness of physical space in Scripture and history, revealing why the Western Wall continues to be a profound point of prayer, presence, and prophetic promise.