In JerusalemA CITY IN ISRAEL, a journalist heard about a very old Jewish man who had been going to the Wailing WallA HOLY WALL WHERE PEOPLE PRAY to pray, twiceTWO TIMES a day, every day, for a long, long time.
She went to the Wall, and there he was! She watched him pray, and after about 45 minutes, when he turned to leave, she approached him for an interview.
“Sir, how long have you been coming to the Wall and praying?”
“For about 50 years,” said the old man.
“50 years! That’s amazingVERY SURPRISING OR IMPRESSIVE! What do you pray for?”
“Well, I pray for peaceNO WAR OR FIGHTING. I pray for all the hatredSTRONG DISLIKE OR ANGER to stop, and I pray for all our children to grow up wiseSMART AND MAKING GOOD CHOICES, in safetyBEING FREE FROM DANGER and friendshipBEING FRIENDLY AND KIND TO OTHERS.”
“How do you feel after doing this for 50 years?”
“Like I’m talking to a wall!”
🔍 Vocabulary
- Wailing Wall: A holy place in Jerusalem where people go to pray.
- Twice: Two times.
- Amazing: Very surprising or impressive.
- Hatred: Strong dislike or anger.
- Wise: Smart and able to make good choices.
- Safety: Being free from danger.
- Friendship: Being friendly and kind to others.
📘 Grammar
It also uses direct speech to show the conversation between the journalist and the old man.
- She watched him pray.
- “How do you feel after doing this?” she asked.
- “Like I’m talking to a wall,” he said.
🔄 Synonyms & Alternatives
Amazing: wonderful, incredible, unbelievable
Hatred: anger, dislike, bitterness
💬 Mini Dialogue
Old Man: Yes. I pray for peace, safety, and friendship for everyone.
Journalist: How do you feel after all that?
Old Man: Like I’m talking to a wall!
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