What is the Western Wall? (Not the holiest site. Not part of the temple)

The Western Wall
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0:00 - Intro
0:25 - What is the Western Wall?
7:15 - Western Wall FAQ
10:25 - Ultra orthodox dress code
11:48 - Payot (sidelocks)
12:35 - Tefillin
13:30 - Tallit
#westernwall #jerusalem #israel

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[@sagittariusa7662]

The farthest mosque isn't even in Judea. It was in Somalia. Mogadishu houses the farthest Mosque from Mecca and Medina. Mecca is 1,493.77 km apart from Jerusalem. Mecca's distance from Mogadishu is 2,227 km. Somalis have said they were Exiles from Mecca who were loyal to Muhammad while he was alive. The idea that Somalia wouldn't house the furthest Mosque is laughable. So while Arabs claim the third holiest site is in Jerusalem on the Temple Mount. It is actually at the Arba'a Rukun Mosque, which has been speculated to maybe had been built in the 7th century CE. It is also speculated that the current Arba'a Rukun Mosque is a rebuilding of an older Mosque that goes back to the 6th century. This would also make sense given Arab-Islamic tradition since Ishmael is believed to be the son of a slave who is from Egypt and Egypt believed the holiest land was to their South in a place called Punt, which was likely in Somalia. So reason would stress that the Arabs from before the days of the Mongols might have had the same beliefs. And that the view of Jerusalem was an invention made centuries later to reinforce Muslim supremacy on Jews, especially when the Jews appear to be less willing to be loyal to their Arab-Muslim or Turkish-Muslim superiors. And when the followers of Muhammad became exiles, going to Somalia would be their best choice if the land was revered to them religiously. In order for a Mosque to be built at the Temple Mount, legitimately, the Jews would have to permit it which would be utter nonsense if anything knows anything about Jews. The current Mosque was one planted there when the Ummayads seized power as the Jews were showing signed of disloyalty in favor of the Khazars. Not really any different than when the Romans sought to build a Temple of Zeus there. Do know the Mosque is in fact older than the story used for its existence.

[@thekurdishtapes8317]

@Travelingisraelinfo I'm trying to understand two things about the fourth temple: 1. Why did Herode build such a splendid temple for the Jews? Wasn't he Roman? But it was still considered to be the second Jewish temple, correct? 2. If Herode built it and it was destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD it lasted not even for a full century, correct? thanks a lot!

[@sagittariusa7662]

@@thekurdishtapes8317 1) Herod was a Jewish cliente of Rome. Almost everyone wsa a cliente of Rome at that time. 2) Yes that is correct. Sorry for filling in for Traveling Israel Info.

[@thekurdishtapes8317]

@@sagittariusa7662 thanks a lot for shedding more light on this question but it's still puzzling. What I understand now is that Herode was actually a Jew himself and reigned as king as a vassal of Rome. But this temple was such an astronomically enormous investment, how did he finance it? And why would he get authorisation from the Romans for it in the first place if the Romans didn't have their own benefit from it? Because it was not only the temple itself, which was impressive enough, but the entire surrounding wall for the platform of 14 hectars and the entire platform itself. It's beyond imagination how much effort, cost and labour it must have taken to build such a gigantic construction! The wall is almost half a km long and about 20m high and maybe 16m in the ground. It's gigantic. In comparison, the Cheops Pyramid has a base areal of less than 5 hectars, just about a third! I can't imagine that the Jews in and off themselves would have been able to finance and build this without support from the Romans during a time when they had to pay tribute to Rome. And that leaves the original question: Why would the Romans finance / authorise such a gigantic building for the Jews? That's why I suspect that there must have been a Roman purpose for it. Even if the Jews call it their second temple. I hope that Oren, or anyone else, will be able to provide an explanation for this mysterium.

[@mellee9437]

I love this simple and easy to understand of the history of the Jewish temple. Oren did a good job !!

[@goldengoat1737]

So cool I’m a Christian American and have always been so interested in Israel both modern day and history. Such great videos

[@fjsimmons8365]

Oren. Thanks so much. Please do more like this. Enjoy learning about jewish culture. And even more on modern Israeli life

[@MaryKane-qv5vz]

God bless you and your family Oren.

[@l.h.707]

Hello Oren, you answered every question I've thought about. Straight to the point, so clear, you don't waste time. I will visit Jerusalem with a good understanding, thank you.

[@helloitsme7553]

Last shabbat I joined the dancing, it's so much fun and they love it when you join them. (It doesn't matter if you're not Jewish)

[@skywatcher7272]

Ever notice they dance like the old Russian dances ?

[@helloitsme7553]

@skywatcher7272 honestly idk what Russian dances look like, interesting tho

[@lightleaker7045]

@@skywatcher7272the Hasidic dynasties all began in Eastern Europe and Russia so the traditions for them come from there.

[@jonathanwilliams1065]

Non Jews are theoretically only supposed to stay on the outside area of the temple

[@Frankie5Angels150]

But you’d better not be female!

[@miriamzajfman4305]

A lesson of Jewish history & tradition - especially useful for gentiles 👍

[@MichaelTangeman]

I visited Israel in August and I watched a lot of your videos before the trip. They were very helpful & informative and I love the personal touch of your explanations. I hope to come back!

[@rayross997]

Thanks very much, Oren. These videos are excellent. If only someone would do such a great job regarding Wisconsin.🤓👍

[@Travelingisraelinfo]

I think that I should fly there and do some videos. Apparently no one from Wisconsin appreciates Wisconsin as I do... :-)

[@claudiaperfetti7694]

Fantastic! Thank you! Even though I was familiar with most of the contents, being a christian and loving Jesus, the jews, Jerusalem, the Bible,etc. But yours is a very comprehensive and well put together explanation. THANK YOU!

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Oren, I really enjoy your talks! So informative. I always wondered about all the tassels. Keep the info coming!

[@marilialevacov2939]

As always, Oren, your explanation is pertinent, concise but adequate and very interesting. Thank you for this video rich in content that you present us above.

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Yalla Bye ... :-)) Todah Oren for the tour... it was really fun to hear all of your explanations and to learn from you ! Thanks for making these videos !!

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Another great documentary. Todah Oren!

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

THANKS OREN 🤗FOR YOUR VERY DETAILED INFORMATION AND THE REASONS FOR THEM 🧐 I knew that the British did the top layer 😁…because I watched one of your earlier videos 🤭 and I still remembered that 🤗 IT’S GOOD TO SEE YOU posting a video again…with so much information…for all who can’t visit in person 🤗 TAKE CARE …YALLA BYE 👋💚💚💚

[@vickietaintor7686]

Many thanks for another wonderfully informative video. I must acknowledge that I will have to watch this more than once as you packed a wealth of teaching into it.

[@the2ndcoming135]

Was wondering what happens with the prayer notes placed within the wall😎

[@timsecord8207]

Thank you for expanding on a tour I had in 1996. My guide then was incredible and you have added to the wonder that is Israel!🇨🇦

[@DS-India]

Shalom, Oren. An excellent and detailed video on Western Wall. Got to know many new things about Jewish religion and culture. Keep making such videos. Toda Raba lekha, Oren. - DS

[@deliasaquin6051]

Thank you for all the efforts to explain about whats going on in Jerusalem and Jewish culture.

[@greenfield85]

Excellent video and great history. Keep up good work, Todah.

[@jupite1888]

You explain things better than the History Documentaries

[@loveisallyouneed5877]

Once Again - Brother Oren made an Unique Masterpiece - Very Good for understanding the Jewish People Everytime learning something New from Your Videos - THANK YOU!👑💖👑

[@britasingh]

Very interesting content. Thank you for your patience to explain everything.

[@barryusa5620]

Thanks Oren for another great video!

[@garrymiller2769]

So good to hear you clear up this number of temples discussion. I noticed many years ago that biblical history recorded more than two. Stay safe.

[@andreschusan6086]

Mr. Oren, Much respect for your dedication, passion and your knowledge Israel. Now that they are lifting non-sense of restrictions in Canada. I shall be on my way to the Holy Land very soon. It's fantastic that you are keeping your channel alive. Peace, Love, Respect and Happiness. Shalom.

[@uluibaut]

Great video. A learning experience about the temple mount, the surrounding walls and the Kings responsible for building the temples in them; as well as the modern Jewish society members now living in the area.

[@JoeyG800]

Thank you for making this video, I am very grateful.

[@rossfishman4533]

Great video, Oren! Thank you.

[@sandrapotgieter7488]

Thank you Oren!! GOD BLESS you...

[@tommyedodson2412]

Informative and will help (along with your app) on our visit next February.

[@Hiluxtaco]

I have been watching your various videos over the past several weeks, and have been enjoying them very much.. 🤍💙🤍💙🤍

[@easyray3012]

Thank you for making these clear, concise, and informative videos. They're a source of vital information about Judaism and the land of Israel for non-Israelis. I'm a Catholic and these videos increase my knowledge and add to my faith. G-d bless you!

[@phelpsphan4gooda623]

Wonderful video dear brother. i learned a lot, always very informative and so enjoyable! God bless you and next year in Yerushalym God willing 🙏💕

[@tonysaint6749]

Thanks for the interesting video. God bless you, from Australia 🇦🇺

[@cjknowles1972]

An interesting outline, I learned some things I did not previously know. Many thanks.

[@HYPERPANTHER]

Helpful and clearly explained. Makes me hopeful to visit Israel soon.

[@beachstart]

The app is great to learn about Israel before actually traveling there. I can't wait to actually use it once I am in the country. A time slot and a flight is all I still need. Thanks for the effort, Oren :-)

[@Dikvanluik2033XL7HS]

Thanks so much for your good research and clear explanation over the land of Israel. It’s historical religious archeological and geographical sides.

[@afonsomfneto]

Very educational and enlightening. Thank you very much, from São Paulo, Brazil

[@ejeanroh377]

I love your videos and your teaching!! Please keep it up... We, in America have been duped with so much false info about Torah. Thank you!

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Very fascinating and interesting information

[@donl3634]

Loved the video Oren!

[@ashblackhawk]

Very interesting episode and information.

[@koshtigir3437]

Thank you, in love your videos they are very informative ❤🎉

[@calindicusar]

Dude, I will all watch all your videos and when I visit Israel I will be the most informed tourist.

[@nc0849]

I want to visit Israel and have a tour with you! Of course, things have to calm down a bit with the recent terrorist attack...

[@KonradvonHotzendorf]

Might be a lot cheaper at the moment 🤔😅

[@dospalmascb]

Todah Oren. Looking forward to coming to Jerusalem in 3 weeks, unfortunately a very short 5 days, hopefully at the kotel for maariv for Erevan Shabbat, I’m a reform Jew and this will be my first visit to Israel.

[@josephineerrichetto8588]

Very nice. Thank you. Shalom!

[@Sandra-Gibora]

Great job Oren!

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

Excellent explanation! I've always wondered why the southern portion of the wall (also Herodian) wasn't venerated as much as the western, it's part of the same retaining wall 6:08 ... 👍 I knew about the Herodian and Muslim additions but not the British!

[@stephenbalga102]

I still get a laugh when I read or hear the Western Wall refered to as the last remaining remnant of the Temple, even Solomon's Temple! We would heckle tour buses when we were digging along the southern wall when we heard the guides mis-comparrisons. If one really wants to get closer to Solomons Temple then go to the eastern wall where you see a seam in the masonary. The stones change from Herodian to the earlier period stones. And if you know where to look you may notice remnants on the mount itself. Unfortunately, the best preserved remnants are behind the Double Gate but only Muslims can access them. There are photos online taken by Leen Ritmeyer, chief architect of the Temple Mount Excavations, when he was granted access to document the remains in the early 1970's.

[@the2ndcoming135]

And, that my friend is another point to having a housewife😅

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[@tooitchy]

@@salyluz6535 lol i'm just glad someone else is as confused as i am

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Awesome Oren! 🙏

[@multilingual972]

שבוע טוב אורן, מה שלומך? אלפי תודות. כמו תמיד אתה מסביר הכל הכי טוב. שלום מפלורידה, מארק

[@shainazion4073]

Thank you, Oren!

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_Thank U Oren i learn many things from u brother_

[@lisawaters2585]

Really wonderful content.

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Thank you for the lessons!

[@TessieMayo]

Thanks again for another great video! We are coming to Israel in October. I have your pamphlets and am looking forward to exploring!

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Thanks for Sharing 😊

[@Gabriel-pt6tq]

I wish i had had you as a tour guide my trip in Nov 2022.

[@kevinolesik1500]

very interesting history ... thank you

[@RodolfoRoque-st8ks]

Thank you..for correct information so all people will know

[@YbYBwRbY]

Shavua tov, dear Oren! As always, a wonderful video: well made, clear, informative, and interesting. The Talmud says that the Shekhina, God's earthly spiritual presence, travels with us in exile and stays in the Kotel, the Western Wall. After the Second Temple was destroyed in 70 CE, the Talmud also says, the Beit Midrash-- the house of (Torah) study and of prayer, became the "little Temple", the "Temple in Babylon (that is, Exile)". When the Third Temple is built, all those little Temples, the greater and the smaller, will be joined to it. At the start of Shacharit, the morning prayer, on Shabbat, we say: She-yevaneh Beit ha-Mikdash bi-mhera be-yameinu ve-ten chelkenu be-Toratekha, "May the Holy Temple be (re)built speedily and in our days; and grant us a portion in Your Torah." Amen. Be well, and as always, may God bless you and your family and all Israel, and the many friends around the world who watch and learn from you.

[@JSTNtheWZRD]

I question using holy names on KZbin

[@YbYBwRbY]

@@JSTNtheWZRD Keep on questioning all you want. Are they your personal property? If you can't think of something nice or positive to say, do everybody a favor and keep quiet!

[@JSTNtheWZRD]

@@YbYBwRbY well, I'm Jewish. And I am my personal property, and your talking about my family. So it's more like I'm here to answer questions - because some of the things said in the presentation are not answered to my taste...

[@YbYBwRbY]

@@JSTNtheWZRD Who cares?

[@JSTNtheWZRD]

@@YbYBwRbY well, I do, actually. The presentation as inaccurate. You deserve the best.

[@profnesamony]

Thanks for your thoughtful account 🎉

[@peggysherman2811]

So much interesting history. I truly enjoyed the video. Though I am not Jewish I do have a strong family connection to Judaism so I was fascinated.

[@PeterPanMan]

Oren, you're the best.

[@sf55514]

Thank you Oren.

[@Mr5Stars]

Oren videos are amazing!!!!!

[@Phoenixspin]

Good information.

[@bubbahottep8644]

Flavius Josephus, in his First Century AD writings on the Jeaish people gives a good description of the temple and its location.

[@vastucson]

I love your videos! It’s worth mentioning that the restrictions prohibiting women from being more active in prayer ritual is a remnant of a bygone age. One of the important advances in the Jewish reform movement is allowing women to be rabbis.

[@michaeld2716]

Thank you so much. 10 Commandments is enough for me.

[@valerieminster1626]

They are the true commands from GOD. The thousands of commands were added by the mind of men.

[@MehWhatever99]

@@valerieminster1626 there are 613 commandments written in the Torah. Nothing made up about them.

[@Biblical_DNA]

​@@MehWhatever99All man-made. No higher power came down to give any commandments. That is fairytales. There were no talking burning bushes or a Lord (Ba'al) speaking to Moses on a Mountain. All mythical stories. Yahweh wasn't a mountain deity. That was Ba'al.

[@aqrealestateking]

Learned something new!!

[@idaselinahobbs9031]

Shalom Oren. I hope you are OK. When may we expect new videos? I am missing them a lot and l am now watching the old ones like few times which l enjoy anyway 😊 blessings from Poland ❤️🇵🇱❤️

[@Travelingisraelinfo]

Thank you so much! I was in Germany for the summer and next week I will upload a new video

[@jcnieves2992]

Awesome thank you

[@Skyluna07]

Good job! Thanks!

[@_Lazare]

Beautiful

[@idaselinahobbs9031]

Toda Oren - great video 💪perhaps next time you could try to explain why some Jewish women are wearing wigs because l do not quite understand where is it coming from. How nice it is, on the other hand, to see you wearing a kippah ✡️ 😊👍shalom and blessings from Poland 🤗❤️🇵🇱❤️🇮🇱❤️

[@deborahfreedman333]

Orthodox married women cover their hair, with no more than the width of two fingers showing. Many of the young religious women, living in Israel have elaborate turban like coverings. But, the ultra-orthodox in the US and Europe usually wear snoods or wigs, and they brought that custom to Israel. Cutting off all the hair, before the wedding, is a right of passage. It is said the custom, of cutting all the hair off, came from eastern Europe, when Jewish women were often raped, shortly before their wedding, by Cossacks, so she would not be a virgin. So women, about to marry, cut all their hair off to be less attractive. I'm not sure that is a true story. Being Polish, you probably have your own horror stories about the Russians.

[@anapaulacostahyde4785]

Shalom Oren. I bought your app ,it is well put together . My problem is being a woman on my own I don't feel safe going into the old city alone. Do you have any tour groups that I could join. I speak English and Portuguese mother tongue. My spoken Hebrew is quite okay been in the country for about 20 plus years.

[@IHaveTheSchwartz]

Learn something new everyday...

[@shainazion4073]

And No, Tefillin are not the Kaaba. It has nothing to do with the Kaaba. It predates Islam.

[@whousa642]

It has been part of voodoo worshiping for a long time

[@angelvpineda8148]

Your knowledge is awesome Achi. Be-virkat Elohim Israel 🇮🇱🙏.

[@depabooks]

What about the historian Josephus who had a different comment about the temple's placement. The Roman fort would have been more likely considering the size of legions and all their support. The new testament also mentions that the soldiers traveled "down" to rescue Paul who was dragged from the temple.

[@youmaycallmeken]

My second comment here concerning Jews going up on the Temple Mount (Please also see my first comment)... In 1165, (on the 6th day of Cheshvan) Maimonides, (Moshe ben Maimon - the Rambam), ascended the Temple Mount and prayed on the Temple Mount. This was the climax of a perilous journey the Rambam took from Morocco to the land of Israel. Rambam wrote with great emotion about his Temple Mount ascent.

[@melh2581]

Hi Oren, the title of the other video is ‘the third temple will soon be built, but not where . . Channel name is Terri Buckingham, kind regards,

[@yosefgreen3130]

It’s the exterior wall of the outer court of the temple

[@walkingbooster]

love it

[@user-yx2pk1pc8l]

Thank you

[@MFPhoto1]

Oren, I will be visiting Israel for about three weeks starting the last week in November. I have one question. Are you familiar with Gazelle Valley? Is it worth visiting? I read about it. It is a breeding ground for gazelles, who will eventually be released into the wild. Interestingly enough, it is located with the city limits of Jerusalem. It sounds interesting, but I don't know if it is worth a visit.

[@sidvicious6505]

If the first and "first" second temples would have been built where the dome of the rock is now, then both would have been significantly outside the city walls. The dome ofvthe rock is built on what is left of the base of the Roman fort Antonia.

[@philiptilden2318]

There is a theory that the lower courses of the western wall are actually Hadrianic, as their style matches those of Hadrian’s other temple structures in Lebanon. Of course, Hadrian built a temple to Jupiter on the mount after the Bar Kochba revolt. There is a fascinating theory of the location of the Jewish temple by Tuvia Sagiv.

[@Powerviolenc3]

Its actually the roman fort antonia

[@brileyh]

Once, you had an issue with KZbin taking too much of your donations and you left. Now that I see you are back and LOVING it. Does this Super Thanks replace the Patreon method that other KZbin providers use?

[@tonyadler9896]

Thanks

[@RichardSpeights]

Jesus did say not one stone of the temple would be left standing on another. I always assumed he meant the surrounding walls too. Thanks for answering a question I've had for some time now.

[@geo.graphic]

Fantastic guide. It's quite amazing that the Western written guides are forgetting to describe the Jewish life. Is it the same pattern for the guide written in hebrew about Israel?

[@Travelingisraelinfo]

Yes

[@reddiamond6688]

Great video. Thank you. But why do they “bob” going back and forth when they pray? As to the wall, I did not know the British add their 2 cents worth to the wall. They had a nerve.

[@MFPhoto1]

There is an oral tradition that at the revaluation at Sinai, our ancestors moved as if they were flames of a candle. So the bowing is to relive that revaluation. Some use it as a tool to concentrate more on their prayers.

[@paulawallace8784]

"Shuckling: Why Do Jews Rock While Praying? The Swaying Candle By Yehuda Shurpin If you've watched Jews during Torah study and prayer, chances are that you saw some of them rocking back and forth. This swaying, or shuckling, as it is known, is so widespread that the classic Jewish work on philosophy, the Kuzari (also known as “In Defense of the Despised Faith”), written by Rabbi Yehuda Halevi in 1140 CE, discussed this phenomenon.1 In truth, there are multiple reasons for shuckling, and not all reasons apply to both learning and prayer. Additionally, there are times when it actually may be inappropriate to shuckle. In Jewish Law In the words of Rabbi Moshe Isserlis in his gloss to the Code of Jewish Law:2 People who are punctilious in their observance customarily sway when they read the Torah, recalling the Giving of the Torah that was accompanied by trembling, as it is written, “The people saw and shuddered.”3 Similarly when it comes to prayer he writes: This is also customary when praying, as implied by the verse, “All my bones [entire being] shall say, O L-rd, who is like You?”4 In other words, when we praise G‑d during prayer, we do so with our whole selves: the mind, heart and mouth express the prayer through speech, and the rest of the body does so by moving. Every fiber of our being is involved in connecting to our Creator. Petrified Before the King Others, however, claim that when standing in prayer before the King of Kings, one should stand still, just as one would do before a mortal monarch, not daring to move. Accordingly, many are of the opinion5 that only in the lead-up to the Amidah,6 during the Pesukei DeZimrah (“Verses of Praise”), is it proper to sway back and forth. However, during the actual Amidah, when standing as if before a king, it is improper to sway back and forth.7 (Some still sway very slightly at the conclusion of each blessing, in the spirit of the verse “Before My name, he trembled.”8) So what are we to do? The rabbis suggested that each individual follow his custom, doing whatever will help him or her achieve maximum concentration.9 The Candle of G‑d The Zohar10 quotes Proverbs, "The soul of man is a candle of G‑d.”11 The Torah is a flame, and when Jews learn Torah, the “candle of G‑d” (the soul) is lit on fire. Just as a flame doesn’t stand still, so too the Jewish soul, when lit, constantly moves about.12 And just as the flame constantly sways and flickers as it attempts to tear free of its wick and ascend on high, so too our soul is engaged in a constant effort to escape the corporeality of this mundane world and cleave to its G‑dly source.13 Additional Reasons In addition to the reasons outlined above, throughout the ages many have offered other explanations for this swaying: ● The Kuzari explains that in the days of old, when manuscripts were rare and hard to come by, ten or more scholars would often read from one volume. Each person would bend down during his turn to read a passage, and would then retreat to make room for the next person. This resulted in a continual bending and sitting up, and this habit continued even after more manuscripts became available. (This is also the reason why our books are so large.)14 ● Since Torah scholars would spend all day in one spot learning and praying, they would sway back and forth in order to get at least some minimal exercise at the same time.15 ● To the uninitiated, the constant movement during prayer can seem strange. The Baal Shem Tov explain: Just as when a person is drowning, no one would scoff at him if he were floundering about to save himself, so too, one should not scoff when observing a person making movements while praying, for he is trying to concentrate and stave off foreign thoughts.16 ● Swaying during prayer and learning, in fulfillment of the verse “All my bones shall say, O L‑rd, who is like You . . . ,”17 is beneficial for the body or “bones” after the person passes away. The verse speaks in the future tense, referring to a time when the bones shall rise up and sing G‑d’s praise.18 May this happen in this physical world with the coming of the Moshiach and the resurrection of the dead!" Chabad

[@mikethomp1440]

Interesting, I have never heard of the revision of the temple in the two hundred yr. period leading up to Herods extensive additions. It must have been just before the Maccabean uprising in the Hellenization period.

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Dear sir, can you give me information about Addar hotel in Jerusalem? I will be coming to Jerusalem in November so I need your help. Gerard (from Netherlands)