1. Copyright. C. Rubens. 2009.
““One who has not seen the Beis HaMikdashOne who has not seen the Beis HaMikdash
has never seen a majestic building."has never seen a majestic building."
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3. • Hashem told Yechezkel:Hashem told Yechezkel:
• "The construction of my home can"The construction of my home can
continue, even when my children are incontinue, even when my children are in
exile."exile."
"Learning the Torah's instructions"Learning the Torah's instructions
regarding the Holy Temple is equivalent toregarding the Holy Temple is equivalent to
actually building it. Go tell them to studyactually building it. Go tell them to study
the design of the Holy Temple, and I willthe design of the Holy Temple, and I will
consider it as though they have actuallyconsider it as though they have actually
built it!"built it!"
4. Why the Second BeisWhy the Second Beis
Hamikdosh?Hamikdosh?
• Although there will be several differencesAlthough there will be several differences
between the second and third temples,between the second and third temples,
they will resemble each other in manythey will resemble each other in many
areas.areas.
• Learning about the Second BeisLearning about the Second Beis
Hamikdosh will prepare us for the buildingHamikdosh will prepare us for the building
of the Third Beis Hamikdosh.of the Third Beis Hamikdosh.
5. The Beis Hamikdosh was obviouslyThe Beis Hamikdosh was obviously
more than just a building.more than just a building.
• It was the place on earth through whichIt was the place on earth through which
the presence of Hashem was radiated tothe presence of Hashem was radiated to
the entire world, much as the brain is thethe entire world, much as the brain is the
place which generates the soul's energy toplace which generates the soul's energy to
the entire body."the entire body."
6. Firstborns will do their job!Firstborns will do their job!
• Originally, the Bechorim were meant toOriginally, the Bechorim were meant to
serve in the Beis Hamikdosh. After theserve in the Beis Hamikdosh. After the
Bnei Yisroel worshipped the Golden Calf,Bnei Yisroel worshipped the Golden Calf,
this privilege was taken away from themthis privilege was taken away from them
and was transferred to the tribe of Leviand was transferred to the tribe of Levi
(who were not involved with the sin of the(who were not involved with the sin of the
egel hazahav).egel hazahav).
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8. We made our own models of the second Beis HamikdashWe made our own models of the second Beis Hamikdash
according to the RAMBAM.according to the RAMBAM.
10. Moving Mountains
• The Midrash states that the 3rd Beis HamikdoshThe Midrash states that the 3rd Beis Hamikdosh
will be as large as the entire city ofwill be as large as the entire city of
Yerushalayim.Yerushalayim.
• All Shuls from around the world will beAll Shuls from around the world will be
miraculously moved to the city of Yerushalayim,miraculously moved to the city of Yerushalayim,
at the arrival of Moshiach.at the arrival of Moshiach.
• Even Shuls that have already been destroyedEven Shuls that have already been destroyed
will be renovated and moved to Yerushalayim.will be renovated and moved to Yerushalayim.
• Har Sinai, which served as the worlds first ‘Shul'Har Sinai, which served as the worlds first ‘Shul'
will also be redeemed from its "exile" in thewill also be redeemed from its "exile" in the
desert, and be relocated in Israel.desert, and be relocated in Israel.
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12. MOURNING THE
BEIS HAMIKDASH
• During these three weeks, we mourn the manyDuring these three weeks, we mourn the many
tragedies that have befallen the Jewish People; firsttragedies that have befallen the Jewish People; first
and foremost, the loss of the Beis HaMikdash (Holyand foremost, the loss of the Beis HaMikdash (Holy
Tample). A mourner is sad because he hasTample). A mourner is sad because he has
experienced a loss. In order for us to mourn, weexperienced a loss. In order for us to mourn, we
have to realize what we have lost. The Talmudhave to realize what we have lost. The Talmud
(Tractate Sukkah 51b) writes, "one who has not seen(Tractate Sukkah 51b) writes, "one who has not seen
the Beis HaMikdash has never seen a majesticthe Beis HaMikdash has never seen a majestic
building." Let us try to recall the most magnificentbuilding." Let us try to recall the most magnificent
building we have ever seen. The Beis HaMikdashbuilding we have ever seen. The Beis HaMikdash
was infinitely more beautiful. It was much more thanwas infinitely more beautiful. It was much more than
an awesome structure. It was the focal point of aan awesome structure. It was the focal point of a
whole different world.whole different world.
13. The family is hurriedly preparing for their thriceThe family is hurriedly preparing for their thrice
annual trip to Jerusalem to the Beis HaMikdash.annual trip to Jerusalem to the Beis HaMikdash.
• Come children, it is almost Pesach. Hurry andCome children, it is almost Pesach. Hurry and
pack up, we are going to Jerusalem to the Beispack up, we are going to Jerusalem to the Beis
HaMikdash!HaMikdash!
• But I will miss my friends Heshy and Yankel.But I will miss my friends Heshy and Yankel.
• Don't worry they will be going too, along with allDon't worry they will be going too, along with all
of our friends, family and neighbors. Won't it beof our friends, family and neighbors. Won't it be
crowded there in Jerusalem?crowded there in Jerusalem?
• Wait until you get there. You will see one ofWait until you get there. You will see one of
Hashem’s miracles. No matter how manyHashem’s miracles. No matter how many
people will come, there will always be room forpeople will come, there will always be room for
everyone in Jerusalem.everyone in Jerusalem.
• The excitement mounts as they approach theThe excitement mounts as they approach the
Holy City.Holy City.
14. I see the Beis HaMikdash off in
the distance!
• Look at that, the wind is blowing veryLook at that, the wind is blowing very
strongly. Even so, the column of smokestrongly. Even so, the column of smoke
rising from the altar is not being blown byrising from the altar is not being blown by
the wind at all! What a miracle!the wind at all! What a miracle!
• When we get closer, you will see a fireWhen we get closer, you will see a fire
that even the heaviest rains cannotthat even the heaviest rains cannot
extinguish. Look, there are Heshy, there'sextinguish. Look, there are Heshy, there's
Yankel, and there's Uncle Abe! What aYankel, and there's Uncle Abe! What a
beautiful sight to see everyone coming tobeautiful sight to see everyone coming to
Jerusalem!Jerusalem!
15. Here we are now in the courtyard ofHere we are now in the courtyard of
the Beis HaMikdash.the Beis HaMikdash.
• Everyone is standing crowded together.Everyone is standing crowded together.
The next part of the service requires us toThe next part of the service requires us to
lie down. What will we do? Where will welie down. What will we do? Where will we
have room? Look at that, a miracle! Therehave room? Look at that, a miracle! There
is plenty of room for everyone to lie down.is plenty of room for everyone to lie down.
• May we all merit to properly mourn theMay we all merit to properly mourn the
Beis HaMikdash and therefore be presentBeis HaMikdash and therefore be present
to rejoice in its rebuilding.to rejoice in its rebuilding.
16. Have you called the rightHave you called the right
number?number?
• The Kosel has no street number
and no postal code, but it
receives more letters than
anyone in the world.
• Letters arrive from every country
where Jews are living.
• Hashem sees into our hearts and
answers all our Tefillos.
• We have written our own letters
to Hashem….
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18. Learning vs. BuildingLearning vs. Building
• All Jews must assist in theAll Jews must assist in the
construction of the Holyconstruction of the Holy
Temple, men and women alike.Temple, men and women alike.
But schoolchildren studyingBut schoolchildren studying
Torah must continue theirTorah must continue their
studies, despite the building.studies, despite the building.
(Rambam, Hilchot Beis(Rambam, Hilchot Beis
HaBechirah 1:12)HaBechirah 1:12)
