Are the Temple Vessels Ready for Purim?
As Jews celebrate Purim on Wednesday evening (Thursday, in Jerusalem) it may be significant to consider the recent reappearance of many, if not all, of the Temple vessels that played a subtle yet significant role in the Purim story.
Daily Prayer Book for Non-Jews to Bring in the Redemption
As preparations move forward to build the Third Temple as the House of Prayer for All Nations, rabbis are beginning to cope with the practical issues of what that prayer will be.
A Music Video May Change the Way the World Prays
A new music video aspires to change the way the world prays. It may sound incredible or fanciful, but it packs a real punch and just may succeed.
On This Day, Gifts and Tithes Bought to the Beit Hamikdash, Presented to Priests
The gifts and tithes brought to the Beit Hamikdash and presented to the Kohanim and Levi’im are examples of biblical commandments that apply only in the Land of Israel.
In The Days of the Messiah, the Story of Jacob and Esau Will Be Complete
“King David himself prophesied in Psalms that when his descendant arrives to re-establish the kingdom of God, all of the nations will bring gifts to the king,” said Rabbi Yosef Berger, the rabbi of King David’s Tomb on Mount Zion.
Interfaith Bible Study Brings Light to Jews and Christians During Hanukkah
Reading from The Israel Bible- the world’s first Hebrew Bible to highlight the special relationship between the land and the people of Israel – Glick spoke about the prophetic beginnings of Hanukkah, maintaining, “Hanukkah is celebrated in the darkest time of the year, on the longest and darkest night, but by putting the menorah in our windows, we can bring light to the entire world.” He continued, “That’s our job on Hanukkah – to remind the world that even in the darkest of darkness, we had a connection to the light of the menorah, to the Temple, to God and to Jerusalem.”
Me and My Friend in the House of God
It is said that when man plans, God laughs; so when my dear friend and colleague, Shlomo Vile called me late last night to invite me for a Sukkot ascension to the Temple Mount, I could hear God laughing in the background. Of course, I said ‘yes.’ Shlomo is an amazing man and if he had invited me to sit on a beach and munch on rocks I would have agreed, knowing it would be an uplifting and spiritual experience. I figured walking with Shlomo where the Temple once stood would be a trip to heaven and, as it turned out, I wasn’t too far off.
Red Heifer Birth, Paves Way For Renewed Temple Service
Last Tuesday, the Temple Institute’s Red Heifer program was blessed with results; an entirely red female calf was born, paving the way for re-establishing the Temple service and marking the final stage of redemption.
Messiah Born Saturday?
A leading rabbi wrote that the Messiah is already alive, walking among us, waiting to be revealed.
Tisha B’Av: The People Are Ready for the Temple
It is time to transform the mourning of the tragedy of the past into preparation and anticipation of the glory of the future: The Rebuilding of the Holy Temple, In Our Days!
