This Religion and worldviews teacher video introduces the Western Wall, exploring its historical and religious significance and helping teachers build pupils’ understanding of why certain places are important for believers.

The video outlines the origins of the Western Wall, from the Israelites’ early worship in the Tabernacle to the construction and destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. It explains how the Western Wall remains today as the closest accessible point to the most sacred area of these ancient temples, making it a deeply significant site for Jewish people.

Teachers are supported in explaining how the Western Wall functions as a place of prayer, reflection and pilgrimage. The video also explores contemporary practices, such as placing written prayers in the wall, and considers how the site continues to hold spiritual meaning for people from a range of backgrounds.

It helps teachers guide pupils in understanding why being physically present at a place like the Western Wall can be meaningful, while encouraging respectful discussion and reflection on personal experiences of significant places.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religion and worldviews videos. It supports teachers in confidently delivering lessons about significant places and pilgrimage.

See more of our Religion and worldviews KS2 scheme of work.

• Religion and worldviews: Year 6, Why is it better to be there in person? Lesson 2. 
• Religion and worldviews: Year 5/6 (B), Why is it better to be there in person? Lesson 2.