2-Week Virtual Tour of Holy Temple

Heaven on Earth

2-Week Virtual Tour of Our Holy Temple

FROM RUINS TO GLORY

Two thousand years later, Jews still converge upon the Western Wall, the surviving remnant of the Holy Temple. Why does the Temple Mount still retain its hold upon our hearts?

Look beyond the rubble and see the magnificent structure that once was. Throng with the crowds through the city gates; gaze up in awe as you cross the towering threshold. Discover the marvels of architecture and design that were integral to this sacred site. Because envisioning the Temple and longing for it are the first steps toward rebuilding it.

Jerusalem & The Temple Mount

We will examine why Jerusalem and its Holy Temple are so significant to our people and to the whole world. Why are we so attached to this city and to the Western Wall?

We begin our search for answers, taking an overview of the Temple’s history — its place in time. We then look at its physical location, examining the topography of the Temple Mount and its surroundings. We look at the outer structure and precincts of the historical Temple itself, viewing its retaining walls, the outer parts of the Temple Mount, and the Royal Basilica. We will acquaint ourselves with the different structures found on top of Har HaMoriah, the holy Temple Mount. We look at classic rabbinic texts as well as modern archaeological findings, to help us develop our picture.

The Temple and the Holy of Holies

We proceed towards the Temple’s heart: the dividing wall—the Soreg, and the Women’s Courtyard and its functions, lighting, balcony and chambers. Hear the miraculous story of the Nikanor Gate, and some of the details of the Temple Courtyard chambers.

The Heichal, the Kodesh, and the Kodesh HaKodashim. We take care to examine not only the structure of these places, and the accounts of the miracles which took place there, but also the meaning of those holy places in our lives. This lesson culminates in the Holy of Holies, as we see the Keruvim embracing, and learn of G‑d’s love for His people even when we are exiled and the Temple is not yet rebuilt.

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