Temple Mount

We were on the Temple Mount for almost two hours

Rabbanit Rachel Sela ascends Temple Mount with about ten other women and is surprised when police let them be. 'Take your time leisurely.'

Can a Shofar be blown on Shabbat, on the Temple Mount?

Even if State allows Temple Mount ascent on Shabbat, blowing shofar and taking lulav on Shabbat are forbidden, Rabbi Dov Lior rules.

A hole in the heart of the nation

Israel’s failure to enforce compliance made mockery of victory that reunited Jerusalem and repatriated biblical heartland of Israel. Opinion

Watch: Yehuda Glick finds loophole in shofar ban on Temple Mount

Former MK and Temple Mount activist finds loophole to 'sound' the shofar on the Temple Mount despite ban on religious Jewish objects.

'Kushner knows that Temple Mount is the holiest place for Jews'

Watch the Temple Institute's message to Jared Kushner, following his statements regarding the Temple Mount and the Israel-UAE agreement

Yehudah Glick requests to blow shofar on Temple Mount

Former MK asks permission to blow shofar on Temple Mount for month of Elul and Rosh Hashanah.

Blue and White MK's message to the UAE from the Temple Mount

MK Michal Cotler-Wunsh uses her first visit to the Temple Mount to bring a message of peace to the United Arab Emirates.

The Temple Mount as the “Truma” of Eretz Yisrael

We live normally and function in Eretz Yisrael despite its sanctity because Hashem separated a piece of it, the Temple Mount, from the rest.

Watch: Tour of Temple Mount

MK Sharren Haskel and former MK Yehuda Glick tour Har Habayit together with Temple Mount organizations.

'People are awakening to the Temple Mount'

Temple Mount activists tell Arutz Sheva about exciting ascent to Temple Mount: 'Prostration is not provocation, no one was arrested.'

Jews detained on Temple Mount for prostrating himself

Number of Jews distanced from Temple Mount after lying on ground and shouting "Shema Yisrael."

Hundreds ascend Temple Mount on Tisha B'av

Former MK Yehuda Glick: 'For 2,000 years we were waiting for Him, and now we're ready to say "G-d, here we are".'

Rabbis: We must act to bring about rebuilding of the Temple

Religious Zionist rabbis call on public to participate in fundraising campaign for Temple Mount organizations during the Nine Days.

Islamic presence on the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av

Senior PA official calls for increased Muslim presence in the Al-Aqsa Mosque to prevent Jews from entering the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av.

'Visit Temple Mount even if you must break the fast'

Mitzpe Yericho Chief Rabbi Yehuda Kroizer says Jews should ascend Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av and should drink if they feel weak afterwards.

The man who got Jewish prayer to be allowed on the Temple Mount

The quiet revolution on the Temple Mount casts a spotlight on Rabbi Shimshon Elboim, one of the leading Jewish Temple Mount activists.

Why isn't Tisha B'Av obsolete?

When we keep Tisha B’Av, today we reconstruct the bitter past in order to appreciate the privilege of living in an age of fulfilment.

The quiet revolution on the Temple Mount

Under the radar, a quiet revolution is taking place, as the number of Jews visiting the Temple Mount surges.

Events in Jewish history that occurred on the 17th of Tammuz

On this day, five negative events occurred in Jewish history, the most remembered one being the Roman breaching of the walls of Jerusalem.

Water bottle - or provocation on the Temple Mount?

Wakf officials on the Temple Mount force Jewish woman to surrender her bottle of water.

Waqf guard banned from Temple Mount for praising terrorist

Guard working for Muslim trust which manages the Temple Mount banned from holy site for five months for praising Islamic Jihad terrorist.

'You can't mention the Temple–you're in a mosque'

A Waqf guard demanded from a Jewish woman visiting Temple Mount—'You're in a mosque. You're not allowed to claim there was a Temple here.'

Old City discoveries displayed in Jewish Quarter

As part of renovation of Old City, ancient artifacts put on display in Jewish Quarter.

Muslims can pray in Jerusalem. It’s easy. Come in Peace.

Allowing their citizens to visit Israel may bring Arab leaders to accept that Israel is ready to welcome people who come in peace. Op-ed.

There will not be a Third Destruction

Things seem to be piling up just now - corona, riots in the USA, economic difficulties and more, but in the long term, they are improving..

Watch: Global prayer from Temple Mount with Christian leaders

Glick: 'USA was always Israel's greatest ally! Now, while our closest friend is going through time of crisis - we will stand by their side!'

Breastfeeding on the Temple Mount - Provocation?

Police accost woman who breastfed her infant while covering herself with a blanket on the Temple Mount.

Jews return to the Temple Mount

After 70 days, restrictions banning Jews from visiting their holiest site are lifted.

The Arabs lost the war, but won the Temple Mount

The Temple Mount's holiness continues to be violated by Israeli acquiescence to the illegal Moslem control. Opinion.

'Har Habayit Beyadenu' - The Temple Mount is in our hands!

The League of Nations did not grant the Jews a homeland, it recognized a pre-existing right. Israel realized it in 1948 and 1967. Op-ed.

Supreme Court rejects petition to open Temple Mount to Jews

Ruling reads: 'Jewish ascent to prayer on Temple Mount, even if in small numbers, is liable to violate symmetry and reciprocity.'

Al Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount to reopen

Temple Mount mosque to reopen, after being closed for the first time in over 50 years, as a result of coronavirus pandemic.

Supreme Court to hear petition on reopening Temple Mt. to Jews

Supreme Court is to hear a petition calling for the Temple Mount to be reopened to Jews tomorrow. State doesn't deny deal with Jordan.

Supreme Court orders to allow chametz in hospitals on Passover

Judges accept Secular Forum and Adalah organization petition. Transport Minister: 'Court continues to destroy principles of Jewish State.'

Javits Center field hospital: 110 Jews celebrate Pesach with OU

Students from Orthodox Union Jewish Learning on Campus Initiative provide Passover food, materials for patients alone at field hospital.

General closure from 5 pm

9,000 police, hundreds of soldiers deploy across country

Police to intensify enforcement with focus on checkpoints, inspections, patrols within cities, city exits and interurban space.

Roads empty as Passover lockdown begins

Lockdown for first day of Passover began at 3 PM.

Gabi Ashkenazi in Bnei Brak: 'We're doing exciting, holy work'

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman meets with Bnei Brak Mayor and city emergency Chief of Staff Gen. (Res.) Roni Numa.

Travel between cities to be banned

Government to approve measure banning travel between cities before Passover Seder, travel between neighborhoods in major cities.

Deri: Curfew on Seder night

Interior Minister says Israelis will not be allowed to leave their homes on the first night of Passover.

Are Temple Sacrifices Relevant

Are Temple Sacrifices Relevant Today?

Baruch Gordon discusses relevance of Temple sacrifices today and how past sacrificial offerings contribute to the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

Waqf takes advantage of Temple Mount closure to conduct digs

Waqf posts on social media, showing off the illegal digging it is conducting on the Temple Mount.

Chief Rabbis: Pray at home

Chief Rabbinate issues guidelines for Passover, says burning of chametz is banned this year, use of Zoom for seder not allowed.

Enhance your Pesach with Yeshivat Yishrei Lev’s study guide!

Yeshivat Yishrei Lev in TelzStone, Israel, is excited to present this year’s edition of “Hilchos Pesach B’Pesach”!

Bennett: Absolute prohibition on holding large Pesach seders

Defense Minister says holding of large seders for Passover would endanger lives of older family members during coronavirus crisis.

Tzohar and Arutz Sheva online chametz sale

The year we are all isolated and the synagogues are locked - Sell chametz without leaving the home through the Tzohar organization.

Man arrested for flying drone near Temple Mount

Tel Aviv resident about 40 years old suspected. "Police will enforce ban to prevent the flying of drones in the banned and nearby areas."

How to get wine for Passover during COVID-19 pandemic from home

Stay safe at home and get all the Kosher Wine you need for Passover online

OU: Plenty of kosher for Pesach food despite coronavirus crisis

Supply chain for kosher for Passover food has not been disrupted by the coronavirus crisis, says Orthodox Union kosher certification agency.

Yehuda Glick: 'Too bad Temple Mt. closed'

Former MK protested Israel's decision to close the Temple Mount until further notice due to violations by Muslim worshippers.

The Koren Youth Haggada: Much, much more than the Four Questions

Sheikh: 'We'll conquer the entire world'

Zionist Watchdog: Arrest sheikh who called in Temple Mount speech to 'retaliate,' 'pulverize' Trump.

Joint Arab List chair: Stop Temple Mount visits, no annexation

Joint Arab List chair Ayman Odeh demands specific concessions in return for supporting minority gov't under Gantz leadership

PA accuses Jews of 'breaking into al-Aqsa'

Waqf allows mass prayer service against Ministry of Health guidelines, accuses 'Jewish 'extremists' of breaking in.

Temple Laws & Modern Israel

How Temple Laws Apply To Modern Israel (Tetzave 2020)

Baruch Gordon uses a law of the Temple to teach something insightful about the building of the modern State of Israel.

Netanyahu refuses to open Temple Mount on Shabbat

PM rejects proposal to allow Jews to visit Temple Mount on Saturdays right before this week's election.

A new reality - is it time to move to Israel?

Yehuda Glick will not be banned from Temple Mount

Former MK pledges to continue to fight so that every person would enjoy equality on the Temple Mount.

We are in a war of symbolism

Former MK Yehuda Glick interrogated - and released

Police suspect former Likud MK took documents from criminal investigation against him - but find nothing during search of his home.