Anyone with Internet access now has easy, direct access to what is widely considered one of the most sacred places on earth.
An Israeli university student has recently set up a Twitter account where prayers and intentions could be directed for regular placement within the crevices of Jerusalem’s Western Wall, Reuters reports.
Alon Nir, of Tel Aviv, told the wire service he would print out the prayers and drive them to the Jewish holy site believed to be a direct line to God.
However, the petitioners must keep their intentions brief, as they are restricted to Twitter’s 140 character limit.
Nir told Reuters he hopes his efforts will be “beneficial to people all over the world.”
Recent intentions include safe travel, finding a job and for improved health.
The news agency reports that prayers arrive from overseas via mail, e-mail, text message and fax from around the world, often addressed simply, “Dear God.”
