Berachos 2b § 1
The Gates of Tears Not Locked
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Yet, despite the fact that the gates of prayer
were locked with the destruction of the Temple,
the gates of tears were not locked,
and one who cries before God may rest
assured that his prayers will be answered.
Hear my prayer, Lord, and
give ear to my pleading,
keep not silence at my tears
Since this prayer is a request
that God should pay heed to the tears
of one who is praying, he is certain that
at least the gates of tears are not locked.
were locked with the destruction of the Temple,
the gates of tears were not locked,
and one who cries before God may rest
assured that his prayers will be answered.
Hear my prayer, Lord, and
give ear to my pleading,
keep not silence at my tears
Since this prayer is a request
that God should pay heed to the tears
of one who is praying, he is certain that
at least the gates of tears are not locked.