Holy Temple Menorah Service Reenacted On Hanukkah [PHOTOS]
The oil used to light the menorah was prepared one month ago in the manner specified by the Torah, with special care used to maintain its ritual purity.
Third Temple on the Way as Priests Prepare Ritual Shabbat Showbreads [PHOTOS]
Last Saturday, a Shabbat reenactment of a rare Temple tradition gave a taste of the Temple service as it was in Biblical times while taking a practical step towards preparing for the Third Temple.
Menorah and Oil Stand Ready for Third Temple as Hanukkah Approaches
A ritually pure oil has been carefully prepared by the nascent Sanhedrin so that the people of Israel will be ready to light the menorah should the Third Temple arrive by Hanukkah, which this year begins on December 24.
PHOTOS: Reenactment of Ancient Water Libation Ritual Revives Part of Temple Service
On Wednesday, Jews of the priestly caste dressed in ceremonial garb and, using utensils created especially for use in the Third Temple, led the third annual reenactment of the joyous water libation ceremony that was once part of the Temple service.
PHOTOS: 50,000 Receive Priestly Blessing at Kotel, Reaffirm Jewish Dedication to Jerusalem
In a powerful display of the glory that once was the Jewish Temple, tens of thousands of Jews gathered at the Kotel to be blessed by hundreds of Kohanim, or Jewish priests.
PHOTOS: Priests, Sanhedrin Perform Reenactment of Yom Kippur Temple Service
Last Wednesday, a demonstration of the Yom Kippur Temple service, as it took place 2,000 years ago while the Temple was standing, was held in Hebron adjacent to the Cave of the Patriarchs.
5 Biggest Temple Stories of Year Prove Third Temple is Closer Than Ever as Yom Kippur Approaches
Though the Temple was not built this year, many significant events have brought us closer than ever before to its prophesied rebuilding, and all over the world, Jews are praying that next year, the Yom Kippur service will take place in the Third Temple!
First Temple-Era Gate Shrine Unearthed in Israel [PHOTOS]
“Tel Lachish was the most important city in Judea, after Jerusalem. This is the biggest city-gate we have found in the Land of Israel.”
Ancient Biblical Custom Continues Through Colel Chabad’s Free Charity Box Give-Away
Israel’s oldest charity feeds the hungry, helps the sick, endows poor brides and educates children in the Holy Land. Now it plans to help others do good deeds as well.
BIN EXCLUSIVE: Prophetic Lost Stone From High Priest’s Breastplate Believed Found After 1,000-Year Journey
Experts say that a small onyx stone, handed down through one family from generation to generation, might actually be a gem from the breastplate of the High Priest in Jerusalem.
