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Tweet Your Prayers in pictures

   Posted by: Alon   in Blog

Shalom all!

I prepared this short blog post to show you, in pictures, how the prayer-processing looks on my end. Hope you enjoy:

1. Printing: After the prayers have been received, the next step is printing them. Fortunately, I posses the amazing one-of-a-kind prayer printer!

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2. Rolling: When the printer has finished printing (or, the toner ran out), the pages are cut to strips using a utility knife. Then the strips are rolled into small scrolls. Here’s how it looks like when we’re just getting started:

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And a good few hours later:

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3. Driving: Now that the prayers are ready, it’s time to go to Jerusalem!(I should mention that this road-sign was photographed while I was at the passenger’s seat :) ):

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4. Getting inside the Old City: We have arrived in Jerusalem. The Old City has a wall surrounding it, and the Jaffa Gate is the nearest place to go through:

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We have reached the Western Wall – the Kotel! Here’s a picture of a wooden box filled with prayers with the Western Wall in the background:

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Here’s a picture of me standing on a chair, sticking my hand inside the Wall:

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And eventually…

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These are just some of the prayers that were placed. At the end of the day, all the prayers from the box found their final resting place in the Western-Wall.

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You can also watch the entire process on a video report Reuters made about me & TweetYourPrayers (Link).

Related posts:

  1. Pictures from the Kotel – Placing the Prayers
  2. It was bound to happen sooner or later..
  3. One Kotel, Many Prayers (Pictures)
  4. Pictures from the Western Wall
  5. Blessings Upon Your Prayers

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107 comments so far

Norberto Litvinoff
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I friend I encourage you to continiuos this amainzing work …you are Great Person and i want to be your friend
Lic Norberto Litvinoff
Argentina

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Alon Reply:
September 10th, 2009 at 8:47 pm

thank you very much my friend :)

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September 10th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Auri
 2 

Thank you, There was a certain comfort in getting your email that the mission was complete! You are doing an amazing thing for us thousands of miles away, thank you for sharing…

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September 10th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Yolanda
 3 

I like your idea. Lots of people are turning to G-d. … that’s a first step… And if having their prayers placed in the wall makes them feel better – Praise the Lord!
But I know that turning to the Lord, pleases Him…
As “human” people, we don’t think in terms like the Lord. He is pleased to have us turn to Him…wall or no wall….

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September 10th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Alondra
 4 

thank you, i’m happy, great job!!

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September 10th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
audry
 5 

In the picture where you are holding the empty box, is like you’re saying: mission accomplished!! :) :)

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September 11th, 2009 at 12:27 am
Colleen in Massachusetts USA
 6 

I really enjoyed the pictures. Everything about Kotel is more clear with those as a visual framework. Thank you so much for your service to so many.

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September 11th, 2009 at 1:52 am
Richard Jones
 7 

Thank you for your faithfulness to your mission. May you be blessed for the work you are doing by taking the prayers of the people to the Western Wall.

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September 11th, 2009 at 6:51 am
Harel
 8 

כך הכבוד

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September 11th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Michael Cline
 9 

To me you are a friend and a brother. God bless you!

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

Happy to hear that!

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September 11th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Biljana
 10 

Huge thanks from the bottom of my heart.

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

Huge welcome from the bottom of my heart :)

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September 11th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Kevin
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Thank you, Alon! Many blessings shall be given to you for the beautiful thing you have done/are doing for others! Shalom.

Kevin

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

Thank you :) Peace!

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September 11th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Beverly McLaughlin
 12 

Thank you so much. May God bless your work. The God of Israel be with you.

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September 11th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
cynthia
 13 

Thank you for the wonderful job you do for those of us unable to be there ourselves. A great mitzvah. Bless you.

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September 11th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Armin Hollas
 14 

Thanks. Although I would like to go to Isarel and do it myself, I have no money for it. Thanks

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September 11th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Marianne
 15 

A big California thanks from me and my family. Have a happy & wonderful new year.

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September 12th, 2009 at 12:28 am
voidmstr
 16 

Thank you so much, and Shabbat Shalom

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September 12th, 2009 at 1:08 am
Gabriele
 17 

Thank you very much for the wonderful work you are doing, you have brought some light into our lives. God bless you.

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September 12th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Emily
 18 

God Bless you for you work!

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September 12th, 2009 at 4:58 am
Tweets that mention Tweet Your Prayers @TheKotel » Blog Archive » Tweet Your Prayers in pictures -- Topsy.com
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[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Elke Speliopoulos, dkmashino, Aristwittle, Michelle and others. Elke Speliopoulos said: RT @TheKotel: Your prayers being placed at the Western Wall – pics: http://bit.ly/ld6dE // Labor of love, for sure! [...]

September 12th, 2009 at 5:07 am
Gian Carlo
 20 

Thank you, guys. is an amazig job you are made! Greeetings from Brazil

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September 13th, 2009 at 12:58 am
Mary
 21 

Thank you for your journey and placing my note to God in the wall. Your email today was extra special because it is September 11 here in the Great USA.

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:05 pm

I didn’t think of that. I guess there is a symbolism there too.

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September 13th, 2009 at 2:07 am
Joanne
 22 

Thank you, May the Lord bless you as you intercede for those who are not able to do this personally. I know this is a God idea, and a blessing to many,

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September 13th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Josephine
 23 

For those who believe this means a lot. God Bless you for all you do may He watch over your endeavors and bless you abundantly.

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September 13th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Kelly
 24 

Thank you for taking the time to do all that you do. It is a unique calling He has called you to. The Lord bless you and keep you.

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September 13th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Jerilyn Jones
 25 

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your great endeavor. It means more than you even will realize while you are here on earth. May the Lord bless and keep you.

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:04 pm

I’m glad it had such an impact on you. I’m here if you need anything else.

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September 13th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Milka
 26 

God Bless you,dear friend!

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September 13th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Henry Oliveira
 27 

Thanks very much. i have no ideia how you help-me in this hard time of my life. GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL my brother thousand times.

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September 14th, 2009 at 4:35 am
Henry Oliveira
 28 

Thanks very much you have no ideia how you help-me in this hard time of my life. GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL my brother thousand times.

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:03 pm

I’m happy to learn that. You welcome.

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September 14th, 2009 at 4:36 am
Wyman Brent
 29 

I can say that everyone should follow TheKotel on Twitter. He does a great service and he does it from the heart.!

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September 14th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Alfred
 30 

Thanks very much and God bless you when you walk out, when you come in and at every minute time of your life.Thank you for allowing me be part of this team

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:03 pm

Thank you :)

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September 14th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Barmao - Nairobi
 31 

God bless you. Thank you for amazing work your are doing for us all.
God will forever reward you abundantly

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:02 pm

Wow! Even people in Nairobi send their prayers! Amazing!

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September 14th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Marcos Reis
 32 

It’s such an impressive work as well as a noble way to help people get in contact with God. What you’ve been doing shows us how IT tools can also be used to keep the greater good in focus and bring people together as one. Keep it up boy!

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:02 pm

I will :) Thank you!

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September 14th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Marisa Bracco
 33 

Thank you…my more important wish in my life is in Wester Wall of Jerusalem now….Today I have recieved the news and I have been touched for this event.
Thank you my friend…from Argentina.

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:01 pm

Glad you are happy. Best from Israel

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September 14th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Luciano Molina -Mèxico-
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Alon, God bless you, thank you for you work, I apreciate from my heart this work. I hope Know you when visit the Israel.

Shalom with you.

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:01 pm

Drop me a line when you do :)

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September 14th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Marquita Brown
 35 

Thanks sooooooooooo much! May GOD bless you and provide everything you need to continue on with your mission!

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:01 pm

I certainly hope so :)

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September 14th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Olivia Murillo
 36 

this is very emotional, thank you guys for all of this effort that you are doing, from Mexico I say Gracias! Que Dios te Bendiga!!

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:00 pm

de nada :)

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September 14th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Azamat
 37 

thank you very much

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September 14th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Francesca Rossato
 38 

Thank you for what you are doing for US! God will look after you forever!!! Keep in touch! Take care, Francesca, Arezzo, Italy

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:58 pm

Kind regards to Italy :)

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September 14th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Pavel
 39 

merci. God bless you!

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:58 pm

merci :)

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September 14th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
mirta
 40 

thank you so much for do this!!
i’m very happy!!
God bless you so much!

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:58 pm

Glad you’re happy. You welcome :)

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September 15th, 2009 at 1:02 am
Nick
 41 

Thanks! You know you could get corporate sponsors to help fund this prayer service. God Bless!

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:57 pm

I wish I could.

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September 15th, 2009 at 2:56 am
Khristina
 42 

GOD bless you!
Thank you for an amazing work .
You have an opened heart and soal to people.

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:57 pm

You welcome. I hope so.

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September 15th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Leonard Simon
 43 

I want to sincerely THANK YOU for your service to GOD. GOD’s richest blessings be showered upon you.

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:57 pm

Thank you, my friend.

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September 15th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Gerrit
 44 

The idea of the connectedness through prayer will bless the world.

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:56 pm

You really think so?

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September 15th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Patty
 45 

Thank you so much. I could never have gotten over there to do it myself and always wanted to.
A funny thing happened in August. A white, very friendly dove came into my yard. I was in the pool and he sat right near me for quite some time. Then he left. Hopefully, a sign that God hears our prayers and reads them at the Wall.

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:55 pm

That’s a lovely story :) In the “Jerusalem” section of the site you can see a picture I took of a dove just hangin’ on the stones of the Wall. Funny how it doesn’t know the importance of where it stands.

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September 15th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Verónica
 46 

GOD BLESS YOU!
Thank you so much. I can’t believe it.
You’ve done an amazing job.
I hope my deepest wish come true… with your help.

Sincerely thank you.

Vero from Argentina.

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:53 pm

You welcome, I hope it will come true as well.

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:59 pm

I hope your prayer will come true as well.

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September 15th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
giuseppe brion
 47 

We love you ,
its excellent

dearest regards

giuseppe from Italy

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:53 pm

It’s nice to get some loving from Italy :)

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September 15th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Iulia
 48 

You are the greatest…GOD BLESS YOU, for all the work.I’ll put you in my prayers.
Iulia from Romania

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September 15th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
claudi_rockt
 49 

i think for weeks now what prayer i can tweet for the kotel but i haven’t got the right one yet.
as i read the many replies on this blog i felt the need to say :WOW!
best wishes & keep it up!

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

Thank you :) Just write down what’s in your heart. You’re not limited to just one prayer, so don’t worry about that.

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September 15th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Cinira Fiuza
 50 

Thank you very much for helping us.
With all my heart, toh-dah rah-bah!
Cinira from Brasil.

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

Be’vakasha :)

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September 15th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Catherine Stark
 51 

The picture were soooo encouraging thanks ever sooo much. Blessings apon you…

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September 16th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Wanda Rodriguez
 52 

Thank you so much, your job is incredible, now I know that my prayer has reach the destination. Thank you again for taking me there.

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

My pleasure, I’m happy your satisfied.

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September 16th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Rodrigo Rojas V
 53 

Muy agradecido x tu servicio Dios te colme de bendiciones, para los q nos es imposible viajar al muro tu nos das esta oportunidad, muchas gracias

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September 17th, 2009 at 5:50 am
voidmstr
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May the good work you have done this year come back to you a thousand times in the next! Lshanah tovah!

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:50 pm

I hope your wish will come true :)

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September 17th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
aliise
 55 

its cool, man :)

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September 17th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Tony
 56 

THANK YOU SO MUCH! you are definitely an inspiration to many (:

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Alon Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 8:50 pm

I truly hope so :)

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September 17th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Tweet Your Prayers @TheKotel » Blog Archive » Tenaciousness – Sticking to your goals
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[...] I was overwhelmed with prayers pouring in in all directions. I didn’t give up then either. Here’s the result in pictures. all 3,000 prayers or so were printed, made into notes, and placed in the Western Wall. I know how [...]

September 17th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Tessa Fernando
 58 

Tho’ I havent got the chance to the Holy Land yet, it has already made me feel so happy to have my prayers “tweeted” on the wall. Thanks to you. Way to go. GB

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September 18th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Rosana
 59 

I´m full of hope, I´ve never doubt about you, and I apreciate a lot your concern about the people it´s far enough to arrive to the Kotel. You´ve done an amazing job!!!! Rosana.

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September 20th, 2009 at 12:49 am
Jessica Schwartz
 60 

It’ neat to see the prayers all laying there in the wall. One of my issuse is now gone. Thank you Dear God for loving me. And thank you for helping find this site.

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September 28th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Roberto Cabrales Lara
 61 

I don´t know how to thank you for this opportunity; for I have always wanted to visit these holy places, and I don´t know if I will ever be able to. Just to think that my thoughts can be close to this so very special Wall makes me think, there is some hope.
Thank you again and again and again and again!

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Alon Reply:
September 29th, 2009 at 11:03 am

you welcome you welcome you welcome :)

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September 29th, 2009 at 8:48 am
GlenStef
 62 

Hello,
Everything dynamic and very positively! :)

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October 1st, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Tweet Your Prayers @TheKotel » Blog Archive » I needed a bigger box
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[...] you may remember, the first time I took prayers to the Kotel, I carried them in this [...]

October 3rd, 2009 at 9:59 pm
issel
 64 

God bless you, Alon

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October 5th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Alicia
 65 

Thank you, I am most grateful! Blessings! :-)

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October 14th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Shem
 66 

Hello,You are one in a million,God bless You with Wisdom.Am happy and glad and believe that my prayer reached you and was put in the Western Wall.Bye.

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October 15th, 2009 at 9:45 am
ioana
 67 

God bless you.You are doing such a great job.I thank you in the name of all that people you are helping.

Best regards
Ioana

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October 17th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Florence
 68 

Thank you team. You are such an inspiration.

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October 21st, 2009 at 7:46 am
Giuli79
 69 

Yours is a wonderful initiative. Congratulations! Ciao dall’Italia ^_^

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October 24th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
NUMMOS
 70 

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU !

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October 28th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Gregory and Shelina
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We feel so blessed that you brought our prayers to Jerusalem to be placed along side many other prayers that have been shared for thousands of years by people from all over the world. Some of those prayers were from Jesus who speaks through Gregory so it was like a part of him went back to his homeland. God bless you and thank you for all that you do to help bring us all together on this beautiful planet, our home Earth, through love, healing, peace, acceptance, joy and compassion. Also we loved looking at the photos (Gregory wondered if you needed a ladder next time- smiles and love) Shelina (and Gregory)

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November 1st, 2009 at 10:43 am
djeukeu ubald
 72 

it is marvellous to have people thinking like you in this world were the seek of money is above all. Only God will pay you for all your job.
May he bless all of you and all your generation

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November 4th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
t r padmaker
 73 

thank you for submitting my prayer and hope to fulfil my wish

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December 10th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Fien
 74 

nice initiative!
good that you help those people who can not.
greetings from belgium.

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January 28th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Mara Prayer
 75 

What an extraordinary positive idea. Helping people getting their prayers to the wall and using web 2.0 methods.

Truly a blessed idea!

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September 18th, 2010 at 2:41 am
Michael S.
 76 

Great work. It is so nice to see a person give up their time and energy to ensure the prayers of strangers are delivered to God at the Western Wall. Keep up the great work. May God bless you.

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June 30th, 2011 at 11:08 am

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