Jerusalem in Jewish Prayers

Abstract Judaism is a religion introduced, practiced, and identified with Jerusalem especially since King David’s period. According to Jews, the religious and political life in Jerusalem during the time of David and his son Suleiman is an ideal that requires not to be forgotten in their memory and to be experienced again. The prayers, which are an indispensable part of the religious life of the Jews and settled in the focus of religion with the collapse of the Temple, clearly reveal the meaning of Jerusalem that expressed for them and are considered as a summary of the history of Jewish faith. In general, the emphasis on Jerusalem in Jewish prayers, made regularly, on holidays and in transition periods and in some special cases, is that God is glorifying himself, that peace and salvation are demanded, salvation comes from the coming of Christ, the construction of temple, and peace in Jerusalem. In this direction Amidah prayer is regarded as a symbol of Jerusalem citizenship, that is to be Jewish, because of its emphasis on the fulfilment of salvation as a result of the coming of Christ, the gathering of the Jews in Jerusalem and the provision of justice. Therefore, in the memory of Jews, Jerusalem appears as need to be remembered and always maintains its importance and value as “a Jewish Hope” in the form of “Rebuild Jerusalem” in their language. In this work, by focusing on Jewish prayers made in various times and shapes, it is tried to be understood and revealed how Jerusalem takes place in Jewish prayers and what it means to them through the phenomenological method. Summary Jerusalem, which dates back to ancient times, has a special meaning and holiness for Judaism, Christianity and Islam because of the sacred sites it contains. As a matter of fact, the relations of the Jews with Jerusalem have been based on ancient times and in Jewish history it is noted that there have been much destruction and re-standing due to many important events such as the collapse of the Temple which was built in the process twice and experiencing various exiles. For this reason, there is always a sense of hope and duty in the minds of the Jews, which comes to the fore as return to Jerusalem and rebuilding here and it is also based on the various doctrines of religion. There are many emphasis on this hope and the meaning of Jerusalem for Jews in Jewish prayers made in individual or community. Judaism is a religion introduced, practiced, and identified with Jerusalem especially since King David’s period. According to Jews, the religious and political life in Jerusalem during