Temple Mount

Rabbi Cherlow prepares for Rosh Hashannah on the Temple Mount

Several Roshei Yeshivas visit Temple Mount today in preparation for the High Holidays.

'No restrictions at Kotel without the same for Temple Mount'

Ministers Elkin and Shaked vote against restrictions at Western Wall after their demand to restrict prayers on the Temple Mount was denied.

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IDF cancels soldiers' tour of Temple Mount

Sephardic Chief Rabbi wrote to IDF Chief of Staff, citing repeated rulings on part of Chief Rabbinate forbidding ascent to the Mount.

Smotrich calls for cancelling soldiers' trip to Temple Mount

Religious Zionism's leader says that 'The Temple Mount is not a place for field trips".

Fatah: There will be no peace without return of 'refugees'

Fatah movement led by Mahmoud Abbas stresses that the Temple Mount belongs only to Muslims.

Watch: 100K gather at Temple Mount for Muslim holiday

Muslims chanted anti-Semitic slogans as they gathered en-masse on the Temple Mount last week to mark Eid al-Adha.

100,000 Muslims promise to give their lives for Al Aqsa

Muslims arriving at Temple Mount to mark Eid al-Adha chant anti-Israel slogans, promise to 'sacrifice their lives' for Al Aqsa Mosque.

PA accuses Bennett of inciting religious war over Temple Mount

PA rejects PM Bennett's statements respecting 'status quo' on Temple Mount after over 1,500 Jews visit holy site on Tisha B'Av.

'I won't ask Arabs' permission to sing national anthem'

'Whoever stutters when it comes to Temple Mount will stutter when it comes to any area of Israel,' Yamina's MK Chikli says.

Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount:

Bennett walks back Jewish freedom of worship on Temple Mount

After announcing support for Jewish right to freedom of worship on the Temple Mount, Prime Minister's Office vows no change to status quo.

Egypt condemns 'Israeli violations' in Al-Aqsa

Egypt condemns Israel after more than 1,600 Jews prayed on the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av.

PA: Jewish presence on the Temple Mount is a 'provocation'

PA blames the Israeli government for "provocations" and "escalation" on the Temple Mount.

MK Abbas: Al-Aqsa is for Muslims only

Ra'am chairman calls on Muslims to come to the Al-Aqsa Mosque to strengthen the Islamic character of the place.

United Arab List outraged:

1,679 Jews pray on Temple Mount during Tisha B'Av

PM allows Jews to continue to visit Temple Mount; Islamic Movement and United Arab List protest: 'Temple Mount is under Islamic ownership.'

The Temple Mount on Tisha b'Av

MK Tibi: 'Change gov't has given in to the far right'

PM allows Jews to ascend to Temple Mount on Tisha b'Av despite veiled threats of rioting.

Tensions flare as Jews march in Jerusalem, Temple Mount

Jews marching around Old City walls to mark Tisha B'Av & ascending the Temple Mt. were left mostly unmolested as rioters targeted police.

'Arabs threw stones, the Waqf screamed at us'

Jewish visitor to the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av: 'If I didn't feel what we were mourning before, I do now.'

Tisha B'Av: Thousands at Western Wall, hundreds at Temple Mount

Jews from around the country flock to Jerusalem on the anniversary of the destruction of the Temples. Arabs riot on Temple Mount.

Tragedy ahead? Mughrabi Bridge to Temple Mt. an imminent danger

Built as a temporary solution in '07, the bridge, connecting the Western Wall to the Temple Mt, is in imminent danger of collapse.

Tisha b'Av: Time to get to work!

The Temple Institute's 5781 Nine Days video.

Reuven, Gad and the Three Weeks

Mattot-Maasei Numbers 30:2–36:13: The lure of easy gratification and achievement has dulled our yearning for Hashem’s Temple and redemption.

The Israelites' iron dome

The Torah wants us to deduce something from the use of the word "regalim" instead of "peamim." The commentaries enlighten us.

Arabs riot on Temple Mount, hurl stones at police

Injuries reported as Arab mob clashes with police on Temple Mount following Friday prayers.

Israel's first Chief Rabbi:

Psalm 37: My feet will not stumble

The Temple represents service of G-d, the Ark represents His Torah. Without Torah, it is impossible to know how to serve God.

PA Prime Minister: No proof Jewish Temple ever existed

Mohammad Shtayyeh says Israel has conducted a 'number of digs' but no evidence of Temple uncovered.

Yehuda Glick: Temple Mount should be open for everyone

Former Likud MK, Temple Mount activist says the Temple Mount is the 'center of the world,' and 'should be open to Jewish prayer.'

'I cried at the sight of police humiliated on Temple Mount'

Medal of Valor recipient Brigadier Gen. Avigdor Kahalani responds to images of Israeli police attacked on Temple Mt, riots in the streets.

Temple Mount reopens to Jews for first time in weeks

For first time in over a month Jews allowed to visit holiest site in Judaism after 11-day war with Hamas.

Police arrest Arab who shoved police officer on Temple Mount

Video posted to social media showed a police officer being pushed by Arab at the Temple Mount compound, while others cheered.

Temple Mount worshipper attacks policeman to cheers

A police officer on the Temple Mount found himself assaulted by a worshipper, to the delight of spectators.

Smotrich on Temple Mount closure: You choose disgrace, get war

Religious Zionism party chairman demands PM reverse decision to close holiest site in Judaism to Jews.

'Why is Temple Mount closed to Jews?'

Temple Mount organizations ask why holiest site in Judaism remains closed to Jews while fully open to Muslims.

The Parsha and Current Events: Why does tragedy strike us?

That most people suffer in this world is axiomatic, but so too is the reality that Hashem’s chosen people suffer most. Why?

Watch: Temple Mount tree set ablaze above Western Wall

Tree set on fire as violence in Jerusalem continues.

Police comm'r: Police showed too much restraint on Temple Mount

Kobi Shabtai says Israel must 'take the gloves off' against Arab rioters in Jerusalem.

Ascending the Temple Mount

Thanks to those who go up to the Temple Mount, our sovereignty over the Mount, and the entire country, becomes clear.

Watch: Jews attempt to force their way onto Temple Mount

After police bar Jews from ascending Temple Mount, dozens of Jews attempt to force their way onto holy site.

Temple Mount Riots:

200 injured as Arab rioters clash with police on Temple Mount

Jerusalem Day: Arab rioters hurl stones at bridge from Western Wall to Temple Mount. Police close holy site to Jews.

Closure of Temple mount was 'pitiful decision'

'The Temple Mount is in our hands? Or are those who are violent victorious?': Right-wing MKs slam decision to close Temple Mount to Jews.

Police officers injured in continued Jerusalem riots

Muslim rioters throw rocks, other objects, at police officers after 75,000 Muslims stream to Temple Mount for Ramadan prayers.

Hamas spokesman: Israel will pay price for 'aggression'

Hamas spokesman promises Israel will pay the price for 'aggression,' claims Israel is waging a 'war' against Muslims in Jerusalem.

State Dep't 'extremely concerned' about 'confrontations'

Ned Price, US State Dep't spokesman, expresses 'extreme concern' over 'confrontations,' urging Israel to preserve 'historic' status quo.

Police officer injured in riots on Temple Mount

Hundreds of rioters pelt police officers with rocks, bottles and other objects following Ramadan prayers.

Islamic Jihad: Israel must expect a response at any moment

Islamic Jihad leader Ziad Nahala threatens Israel following clashes in Jerusalem. Hamas' Ismail Haniyeh to Netanyahu: Do not play with fire.

Abbas blames Israel for Jerusalem violence

PA chairman urges international community to responsibility and "stop the aggression."

Im Tirtzu: Let Jews visit Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day

NGO urges police to let Jews visit Temple Mount on anniversary marking Old City's liberation.

Jordan: The Temple Mount belongs to Muslims only

Jordanian Foreign Ministry says that the entire area of the Al-Aqsa Mosque is a place of worship for Muslims only.

Ascending to Har Habayit

The spiritual experience of praying on the Temple Mount awakens gratitude for the miracles we have seen along with yearning for Redemption.

Watch: 'And I shall gather you from all corners of the Earth'

The ingathering of exiles, reestablishment of Jewish sovereignty, and liberation of Jerusalem are all fulfillments of ancient prophecy.

PA Arabs asked: A Jewish Temple under the Dome of the Rock?

PA Arabs asked about the history of the Temple Mount site as part of Corey Gil-Shuster's 'The Ask Project.'

Jordan livid over Jewish visits to Temple Mount

In official protest letter, Jordanian Foreign Ministry claims that the entire area of the Al-Aqsa Mosque is for Muslims only.

2,600 ascend Temple Mount over Chol Hamoed Pesach

Nearly 1,000 Jews visit holiest site in Judaism today as part of first large-scale visit to Temple Mount since COVID crisis began.

PA calls Jews visiting Temple Mount a 'provocation'

Official PA news agency condemns visit of Jews to Judaism's holiest site over Passover holiday.

Watch: IDF Chief Cantor sings Vehi Sheamda

IDF Chief Cantor sings traditional song from the Passover Hagaddah about Jewish perseverance throughout history.

Live: Passover sacrifice at foot of Temple Mount

Temple mourners practice sacrificing the communal Paschal offering and pray for the reinstitution of the true Passover sacrifice.

Grappling with how to celebrate Passover during the pandemic

Jewish communities across the globe are grappling with the many facets of how to observe Passover during a pandemic into its second year.

Health Ministry lays down limits for Passover celebrations

Director-general of Israel's Health Ministry sets out limits for Seder Night gatherings during Passover.

Report: Netanyahu tried to block Jordanian flights over Israel

According to media reports, Netanyahu tried to stop all flights from Jordan over Israeli airspace following alleged Temple Mt dispute.

Temple Mt activist meets Afghan official in classified mission

Temple Mt activist trying to replace the UN met undisclosed Afghan government official in India to discuss possible relations.

Saudis come out against Temple Mount

Saudi Twitter users say that Muslims should be praying only towards Mecca.