I came to a fascinating realization recently: The people who are paid the highest salaries in our society are those who distract us. Think about it – who gets paid mega bucks and salaries in the ...

Renowned Jewish artist Alex Levin reveals a new series of Beis Hamikdash paintings, bringing the Jerusalem Temple’s history and holiness to life through art. The Beis Hamikdash was the heart of Jewish ...

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The Menorah is certainly the number one item from the Beit HaMikdash that is most embedded in our memory and identity. The Menorah, of course, also serves as the emblem of the State of Israel and, by ...

In the aftermath of the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash (temple), the Beit Knesset (synagogue) and the Beit Midrash (house of study) took the place of the central place of worship. Our sages add a ...