Reenactment of anointing the High Priest to be held on last night of Hanukkah
As much as possible, the ritual purity of the olives is preserved. As soon as the olives are pounded, they become open to impurity. They are therefore processed in an area open to the sky and the workers wear surgical masks, as saliva can transfer impurity.
When The Third Temple Is Built, These Temple Priests Will Be Ready To Serve
Two rabbis are taking practical steps to prepare for Ezekiel’s vision of a reinstated Temple service.
Israeli Artist Releases Video: Priestly Blessing Sung to Gospel
The Blessing from the Bible used by the priests to bless Israel and by parents to bless their children is now presented to the world with a Gospel twist.
Tens of Thousands Receive Kohanic Blessing at Kotel
Hundreds of Kohanim bless Israel in a tradition that echoes the glory that once was the Temples.
Imminent Return of the Red Heifer: Fact and Fiction
After years of hard work and preparation, the rabbi charged with overseeing the red heifer claims that this Biblical commandment is on the verge of reappearing. Rabbi Azariah Ariel goes on record, explaining how the return of this ritual of purification will, and will not, change our lives.
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.
PHOTO-SPREAD: Dedication of Altar for Third Temple
A stone altar specially prepared to be used to jump-start the third Temple was consecrated in a reenactment of the daily service.
Miracle of Ingathering at Dedication of Altar for Third Temple
On Monday, the last day of Hanukkah, the Sanhedrin called out to the 70 Nations to join in the consecration of the altar for the Third Temple. A full-dress reenactment of the daily sacrifice was held and a representative of a South American nation who attended was the recipient of a miraculous fulfillment of the Messianic promise of the ingathering of the exiles.
Sanhedrin Invites 70 Nations to Hanukkah Dedication of Altar for the Third Temple
The nascent Sanhedrin released a declaration to the 70 nations for Hanukkah to be read at a ceremony in Jerusalem on the last day of the holiday. The ceremony will include the consecration of a stone altar prepared for use in the Third Temple. The declaration is intended as an invitation to the nations to participate in the Temple and to receive its blessings.
For First Time Since Second Temple: Golden Vessel Used In Libation Ceremony [PHOTO SPREAD]
On Thursday, a bit of the former glory of the Temple was witnessed by three hundred people who took part in the full-dress reenactment of the Sukkot water-libation ceremony.