As a Jew what comes to mind when you think of the holiest place? Well, I think for most Jews we would say the Western Wall, but really the overlooked and sometimes forgotten holiest place is actually the Dome of the Rock. Now you might be thinking how is it that the Dome of the Rock is holy for both Muslims and Jews? This is due to the fact that although our religions are quite different both are intertwined in the sense that we both feel a connection to Jerusalem and more importantly the holy Temple Mount or Al-Aqsa. As we were walking around the Temple Mount, I was in awe of the sense of serenity and calmness in a place that is usually associated with unrest and political conflict. Israeli soldiers patrol the area, yet only Muslims are allowed to enter in the mosques and pray. This is in fact due to huge political disagreement as to who “owns” the Temple Mount. Muslims do not recognize that the first and second temple were ever in the place of the Temple Mount. And after the year 2000, or the intifada, Jews were not allowed to enter into the Dome of the Rock or any mosque on top of the Temple Mount. Although, all is calm right now there is still apparent tension between two religions that both believe they have a right to the holy Temple Mount. In the case of the Temple Mount, it is still unsure as to whether Jews will be allowed to enter the mosques in the future, but as of right now we can be connected to this place by exploring and learning about Its connections to both Judaism and Islam.