Holy Temple

Kamtza, Bar Kamtza, and the generation before Redemption

A society reaches danger not merely when enemies gather outside its walls, but when its own tribes cease seeing one another as indispensable parts of a shared destiny.

Altar of the earth:

The secret connection between heaven and earth

How does the holiness of Sinai shape Jewish life across generations? The special message of an altar built without a sword or pride, and the deep bond between the Mikdash and the justice of the Sanhedrin.

Why not build the Holy Temple in LA?

If we understood even a fraction of the true universal influence of the meeting of the Jewish Neshama (soul) with the Holy Land, an influence which infuses a higher life to all existence, we would not ask that question.

Laws and history of Asara BeTevet:

Today is the Fast of the Tenth of Tevet

One of the four fasts mourning the Temple's destruction, today marks the day the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem began.

Soldier probed for distributing flags of the Holy Temple in Gaza

The IDF has launched an investigation after Temple-themed flags were seen on vehicles in Gaza. A reservist who distributed them will be questioned by his commanders.

Prophetic times:

The question asked in the White House briefing room

Trump’s Gaza deal is a terrible mistake. It’s painful to watch. But even human errors can’t derail God’s plan. And the question was asked. Opinion.

The Fast of Gedaliah:

'The path to renewal lies before us'- Rabbi Zalman Melamed shlita

The Fast of Gedaliah, held to mark the tragic assassination of the governor of Judea after the destruction of the First Holy Temple, is today. But the way to renewal is open before us.

Torah Mitzion: Parashat Re'eh

Uncovering the secret of the place the Lord shall choose

“To His dwelling you shall seek, and there you shall come.” Why not identify the place in the Torah?

Parashat Re'eh:

The happiest city in the world

No Torah portion is as joyful as Parashat Re’eh.

The Three Weeks and the road to salvation

Love Truth and Peace will set us on the road to salvation.

The secret Minyan

Journeying back through Jewish history to the time of the Temples, in their grandeur and destruction, brings you forward to the time when the prayers shall be chanted in this very same holy place. Read below to learn where that place is.

The Fast of Gedaliah 2024

The Fast of Gedaliah, held to mark the trragic assassination of the governor of Judea after the destruction of the First Holy Temple, is today. Our Sages said: "To teach you that the death of a tzaddik, a rightous man, is equivalent to the burning of the House of our G-d."

Tetzaveh: Beyond the Holy

hy should the phrase “Holy to God” be split into two lines?

The Mitzvah to build the Beis Hamikdash today

Rav Yehuda Alkalai in Minchas Yehuda delivers a vigorous condemnation against the claim that Mashiach will precede the building of the Beis Hamikdash.

The 10th of Tevet and Vayigash: The beginning and end of Exile

The 10th of Tevet marked the beginning of the end of the First Jewish Commonwealth.

Jerusalem Shiekh:

'There is no proof the Temples ever existed'

Supreme Islamic Council in Jerusalem head warns against bringing of Red Heifer on the Temple Mount.

May it come soon - an answer to a child's question

Why do we need a Holy Temple, asks a youngster. This short film provides an answer.

Every Jew a High Priest - Acharei Mot

Did you know that during the era of the second Temple, all Jews were given a glimpse of the Holy of Holies?.

The offering of self

The wondrous burnt offering and what its purpose is. A selection of renowned commentators.

Starting to learn Torah with Vayikra

Why the custom of teaching young children about purity in Temple rituals is even more important than it used to be.

Rabbi Shimshon Rafael Hirsch on the Parsha: What about Non-Jews?

Our G-d is not a particularistic G-d.  He is the father of all of humanity. How does the parasha show that?

A cover-up of biblical proportions

The Truth, the Whole Truth and…

Hanukkah: The highest love

Is there something idealistic and holy in loving the Jewish people? Israel's first Chief Rabbi addresses that question.

Legal justice: Jerusalem and the court system in the parasha

The real inspiration and power for the court comes from the holy city of Jerusalem and the Temple. This helps the judges stick to the truth.

Time to build the Holy Temple

The Prophet Haggai’s words about the Beit Hamikdash speak to us even as they did to the Jews in Israel of his generation:

Halakhot on greeting the Mashiach if he comes this Sunday

We do not know exactly how the Redemption will come about and in what order things will occur, but let us be prepared!

Will the Temple be built this year?

We mourn and fast, pray and beseech Hashem for the rebuilding of the Holy Temple. But what will happen?

Pekudei: Your Temple

Your heart can be your temple, your brain can be your temple, your energy can be your temple, and your home can be your temple.

Remember Shabbat every day of the week

We can infuse our entire week with that sense of completeness by viewing everything through the lens of Shabbat,

Happy Cyrus Day

Remembering the Persian king who carried out God's promise to the Jews at the 1st Temple destruction and allowed them to return to Israel.

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

Succot: Fast asleep with your eyes wide open!

We might have our eyes open and be walking around, but if we aren’t contributing to the world around us, there’s no value to our lives.

Weekly Torah Study: Time and space

What is time? What is space? We live within them and can't live without them.

Coming closer

What is the idea behind bringing offerings to the Temple? Will that resume?

The truth about Rashi and the Holy Temple, Part 1

What does Rashi really say about the future Holy Temple?

A history of the study of and the call to build the Holy Temple

With few notable exceptions, over the centuries since the destruction of the second Holy Temple, very few rabbis have studie

Positivity & the Holy Temple: Partnering with G-d

G-d wants a Temple that is the work of man

What’s in a name?

How could the Jews returning from Babylonian exile change the names of the months to non-Hebrew ones?

Building the Temple: The role of Messiah

Part 2:Positivity and the Holy Temple series.

PA warns: Israel planning to build a Holy Temple

Adviser to Abbas claims "settlers" are calling for the Dome of the Rock to be demolished and replaced by a Holy Temple.

Temple beliefs: #1 The Temple will descend from heaven

Positivity and the Holy Temple.

Positivity and the Holy Temple: Join the Holy Temple Rebellion!

Rebulding the Holy Temple is possible - time to begin, even if it means rebelling against the Chief Rabbinate and its Rabbinic Council.

I won't only be mourning for Jerusalem this Tisha B’Av

The fabric of Jewish society had been destroyed long before Hadrian started the march to destroy Jerusalem. Are we any different? Op-ed.

The 'Three Weeks' and the Parasha

Parashat Pinchas invariably falls during the Three Weeks of mourning for our lost Land and destroyed Holy Temple.

The Parasha and Current Events: Gifts that only Hashem can give

The very fact that so many gentile countries are opposed to our annexation is an indication that we should annex now!

Vayikra: It's all about the salt

Shelamim brings peace to Am Yisrael and to the world

Jews should demand compensation for centuries of abuse under Islam

How Muslims transformed Jerusalem into a sacred city for Islam

What makes Israel so special - and controversial?

The root problem: Talking about the Land of Israel.

Watch: This Tisha B'Av - the people are ready

Temple Institute: It is time to transform the mourning over the past into preparation for the future - the rebuilding of the Holy Temple.

What is the real significance of the Temple in Jerusalem?

Why do Jews mourn loss of Temple nowadays and pray for its restoration?

Jerusalem was never holy to Muslims

Why civilizations die

Contemplate worst-case scenarios. Ask what we would do, if…

'Dome of the Rock inspired by Jewish Temple'

Archaeological findings and historical records show Dome of Rock inspired by Jewish temple. Findings presented today in Knesset.

Watch: Will the Holy Temple descend from heaven?

Temple Institute continues in Episode 2 of series to challenge commonly-held beliefs about Holy Temple.

Sanhedrin to Trump-Putin: Fulfill Cyrus-like role in Jerusalem

With the two top world leaders supporting Jewish right to Jerusalem, Sanhedrin asks that they build Third Temple.

PA: There's no proof of Jewish existence in Jerusalem

PA minister insists Israel's archaeological excavations have failed to find proof of an ancient Jewish existence in Jerusalem.

Yesh Atid leader saves yeshiva

Though often not on good terms with the haredi sector, Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid worked to save a yeshiva from closing in Hadera.

What is the Third Temple worth?

Rabbi Uriel Genzel spoke with Arutz Sheva of the future Temple as a function of peace. 'It's not just a physical redemption.'

Watch: New film connects us to the Holy Temple

As we mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple on Tisha B'Av, Silver Linings testifies that we remain firmly connected to it even today.