Yaakov Avinu Davened by the Makom Hamikdosh

Yaakov Avinu Davened by the Makom Hamikdosh:

Rashi states: “Our Rabbanim interpreted it (the word ‘vayifgah’) as an expression of prayer, as in (Yirmiyahu 7:16): ‘And do not entreat (tifgah) me.’ This teaches us that Yaakov instituted Tefillas Maariv.” Targum Yonason adds that Yaakov davened in the place of the Mikdash.