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Fast Fact

Israel’s capital, Jerusalem, was established as the capital of the Jewish kingdom by David in 1,000 BCE. Throughout millennia of dispersion, it remained eternally in the hearts of the Jewish people. Wherever they are in the world, Jews pray in the direction of Israel. In Israel, they pray in the direction of Jerusalem. In Jerusalem, they pray in the direction of the Temple Mount.

For background, please see:

• Jerusalem’s early history
• King David
• Why Jews pray toward Israel / Jerusalem / Temple Mount
• Knesset declares Jerusalem as capital of Israel
• United States’ official recognition

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