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12/15/2009 10:23:00 PMA7 Radio's "Temple Talk" with Temple Talk
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and .Just back from the USA, Yitzchak Reuven is finally back together with Rabbi Richman for a fast-moving Chanukah edition of Temple Talk, the first all-new, full-length edition of Temple Talk in a number of weeks. Yosef the dreamer is the only one who can interpret Pharaoh’s dream. Who is Yosef and what is his secret? Our hosts also discuss Yitzchak’s experiences in speaking to a congregation in Ohio about the Temple, and the Rabbi attempts to catch Yitzchak up on news of Israel on the backdrop of the significance of Chanukah for our time… the true story of Chanukah as it relates to our lives today as Jews. Plus: The amazing mystery of the Menorah in the Holy Temple. And this week, be sure to join the organized ascent to the holy Temple Mount on the sixth day of Chanukah, in accordance with Jewish law. (Details below)
This week from the Temple Institute:
Weekly Torah Portion: Miketz, with Rabbi Chaim Richman.
The righteous Yosef was the dream interpreter and dream facilitator to Pharaoh, and throughout the ages the Jews have fulfilled this role for the nations, ensuring their physical survival. But when Israel brings the idea of G-d to the table, she, like Yosef, is suddenly “forgotten.” Jews also dream dreams…
December 17
1st Day Rosh Chodesh Tevet
6th Day, Chanuka
Join us on the Mount
This Thursday join us and many others as we rediscover the spiritual beauty and bond between the Temple Mount and the people of Israel. Explore the odyssey of the Chashmonean priests who led Israel to victory against the Greek occupiers and oppressors, and rekindle the passion that brought them back against all odds to this, the holiest place on earth.
Discover for yourselves the pure joy of performing the commandment of mora Mikdash - showing reverence to G-d at the site of His Holy Temple - simply by being present, in body and in soul, on the Temple Mount.
The Mount is open between the hours of 7:30 - 10:00 AM, and 12:30 - 1:30 PM on Thursday. (We encourage morning ascenders to arrive promptly between 7:30 - 8:00.)
Experienced guides will be present. Ascenders will be meeting at the foot of the Moghrabi (Rambam) Gate ramp directly to the south of the Western Wall Plaza.
The ascents are conducted in strict accordance with halacha. For information on how to properly prepare to ascend the Mount, please click here: http://www.templeinstitute.org/guide_to_ascending_the_mount.htm
We are happy to answer additional questions: http://www.templeinstitute.org/feedback.htm
Thursday's ascent is being conducted by the Temple Institute in association with other Temple Mount organizations.
What is the true nature of the Chanuka miracle? Is it the miracle of eating jelly donuts or playing with the dreidel? Or is it the miracle of the nation of Israel fighting to preserve its integrity and to bring the light of G-d into the world? To view a short Chanuka (video) greeting from Rabbi Chaim Richman, please click here:
Light to the Nations, with Rabbi Chaim Richman: The Miracle of Chanukah.
Everybody knows about the single cruse of oil that lasted for eight days. But is that the true miracle of Chanukah? And is that the only miracle of Chanukah? Rabbi Richman sheds "light " on what really happened on Chanukah, and provides an insight into the Torah's concept of miracles:
Moving the Menora
Two years ago this week, the golden menora created by the Temple Institute was moved from the Kardo closer to its intended destination - the Sanctuary of the Holy Temple itself - may it be rebuilt soon in our days. To view a stunning video documentary of the entire event, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hng2mVVjJs
Discuss this topic on the new Torah Spirituality for the Nations forum
Rabbi Chaim Richman is the international director of the Temple Institute in Jerusalem which is dedicated to rebuilding the Holy Temple (Beit HaMikdash). He is a member of the current effort to revive the Sanhedrin and the author of ten books including Mystery of the Red Heifer and A House of Prayer for All Nations. Yitzchak Reuven works at the Temple Institute in Jerusalem. He previously worked building Biblical harps and other musical instruments for use in the Holy Temple. He and Rabbi Chaim Richman have been friends since their Israeli army days. They host the Temple Talk podcast dealing with issues of the Temple Mount and the weekly Torah parsha every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Israel time (10am U.S. EST) on Israel National Radio.
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