ocr: Wailing Wall, Israel About the Wailing Wall The Wailing Wall (also called the Western Wall), on Mt. Moriahin erusalem: is a holy site to Jews in Israel and around the world. - This wall is all that is left of the Jews' holy Temple of. Biblical times. Built over 3,000 years ago, the Temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times. Jews go to the wall and say prayers in mourning for its destruction. WAILING WALL Measuring 160 feet (49 m) long and 40 feet (12 m) high, the Temple wall has long beena symbol of Jewish unity, faith and survival.