Beit Hamikdash

Jewish Chronicle · 7 Jun

The Etgar Quiz no 272 poses questions related to Jewish knowledge, including identifying the source of Eishet Chayil, the Torah portion with the most sections, quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem, locations in Israel, the reason why the Tribe of Levi did not have land, and the food provided to the Children of Israel in the desert.

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What’s the Truth about… Asarah B’Tevet Falling on Shabbat?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 3 Dec 2023

Asarah BTevet, also known as the tenth of Tevet, is a fast day on the Jewish calendar that commemorates the beginning of the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.

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Restoring the (Recitation of) Korbanot

Judah Kerbel in Lehrhaus · 11 Sep 2023

The author discusses the recitation of korbanot, the daily prayers that recount the performance of sacrifices in the Beit Hamikdash (the Holy Temple).

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What’s The Truth About…The Kotel Being Judaism’s Holiest Site?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 19 Jun 2023

The Kotel, or Western Wall, is not Judaism's holiest site.

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What Did the Beit Hamikdash Look Like?

Yosef Lindell in Jewish Action · 20 May 2022

The Beit Hamikdash, or Temple in Jerusalem, was destroyed by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago, leaving little physical evidence of its appearance.

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What’s The Truth About . . . David Hamelech Being Unable To Build The Beit Hamikdash?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 20 May 2022

King David desired to build the Beit Hamikdash, but God communicated through the prophet Natan that it was not meant for David to build it, but rather for his son Shlomo.

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Finding Satiety During Sadness

Naomi Ross in Jewish Action · 9 Jun 2021

During the Nine Days, when we mourn the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash (Holy Temple) leading up to Tishah B'Av, refraining from eating meat serves as a reminder of the meat sacrifices that can no longer be made.

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What’s the Truth About…Breaking a Glass at a Wedding?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 24 Nov 2020

The tradition of breaking a glass at the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony has multiple origins and symbolic meanings.

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Jewish Resilience: Holding Strong in a Time of Crisis

Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter in Jewish Action · 23 Aug 2020

In the face of crisis and tragedy, Jewish resilience is exemplified by historical figures such as Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai and Rabbi Akiva.

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Tragedy and Consolation

Allen I. Fagin in Jewish Action · 12 Sep 2019

The transition from Tishah B'Av to Shabbat Nachamu reflects Jewish history's pattern of tragedy followed by revitalization and creativity, such as the Mishnah and Talmud's completion after the destruction of the Temple.

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Sephardic Kinot: Exploring Moroccan Tradition

Barbara Bensoussan in Jewish Action · 12 Jun 2018

Rabbi Gad Bouskila of Netivot Israel Congregation discusses Moroccan Kinot traditions for Tishah B'Av, highlighting differences from Ashkenazic customs.

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Slaughtered Offerings

Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 24 Apr 2018

The article discusses the transition in the Daf Yomi cycle from the civil and criminal laws in Seder Nezikin to the rituals and sacrifices in Seder Kodashim of the Talmud.

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What’s the Truth about . . . the Legend of Two Brothers and the Temple Mount?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 12 Aug 2013

The legend of two brothers expressing mutual devotion through sharing is a popular but unfounded story in Jewish tradition.

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Do We Still Mourn the Churban?

Rabbi Joshua Berman in Jewish Action · 7 Jul 2013

Rabbi Joshua Berman delves into the lack of emotional connection many Jews feel towards Tishah B'Av, questioning why the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash does not evoke greater sorrow in contemporary times when Jewish life seems prosperous.

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IF I FORGET THEE, O JERUSALEM

Adina Hershberg in Jewish Action · 8 Jul 2012

After the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, Jewish Sages established customs to remember Jerusalem and the Temple to ensure that joy would be incomplete without their presence.

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Mourning the Churban with the Rav

OU Press in Jewish Action · 6 Jul 2010

Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik's teachings have transformed the observance of Tishah B'Av, with a focus on understanding and mourning the tragedies of Jewish history.

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Do We Still Mourn the Churban?

Jewish Action · 6 Feb 1996

Rabbi Joshua Berman examines the lack of emotional connection many feel towards Tisha B'Av and the concept of mourning the destruction of the Temple.

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