Mikdash Educational Center of the Temple Institute

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1 3/11/2014 Help bring the Geula- Mikdash Educational Center Chanuka 5774 Mikdash Educational Center of the Temple Institute The Temple Institute (in Hebrew, Machon HaMikdash) is a non-profit educational and religious organization located in the Jewish quarter of Jerusalem's Old City. The Institute is dedicated to every aspect of the Beit HaMikdash (Holy Temple) on Har Moriah in Jerusalem. Our goal is to rekindle the flame of the Mikdash in the hearts of the entire Jewish population through formal and experiential education. Chanuka 5774 חנוכה תשע"ד If you are going to be in Israel for Chanuka Don't Leave without Seeing the MIKDASH visitors c enter Special activities during the week and an exclusive tour on Moztai Shabbat Chanuka by prior reservation only sfrankel@temple.org.il The Chief Rabbi at Machon HaMikdash 1/6

2 3/11/2014 Help bring the Geula- Mikdash Educational Center Chanuka 5774 On Wednesday night, Dec 4/ 1 Tevet, the last night of Chanuka, at 5:15PM Chief Rabbi David Lau will participate in the Mikdash Visitors Center's Candle Lighting Ceremony 40 Misgav LeDach St, Old City Jerusalem Chanuka Visiting Hours and Tours The Institute's exhibition halls are open to the public Sunday-Thursday from 10:30 AM till 8:00 PM (last entrance 7:15 PM), and Fridays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (last entrance 11:15 AM). Guided tours are available for groups. Reservations should be made in advance. templeinstitute@gmail.com / Our Successful North American pre-chanuka Tour is almost completed! One of many positive reviews: "Thanks so much for yesterday. The kids really enjoyed the program and even are discussing it today - they really learned!!!" We thank the following schools and communities 2/6

3 3/11/2014 Help bring the Geula- Mikdash Educational Center Chanuka 5774 for their participation in our current tour: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) The Jewish Educational Project Haftar Middle and Lower schools The Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley The Washinton Heights Congregation ASHAR Yavneh Academy The Yeshiva of North Jersey The North Shore Hebrew Academy 3/6

4 3/11/2014 Help bring the Geula- Mikdash Educational Center Chanuka 5774 How many lights did the Chashmonaim light on the first night of the original Chanuka? Seven of course! What did the Menora they lit look like? The Gemara in Mesechet Rosh HaShana (24b) says: : ראש השנה כד שפודין של ברזל... כדרך שעשו מלכי בית חשמונאים היו וחיפום בבעץ In the manner of the Chashmonaim... spikes of iron, plated with tin 4/6

5 3/11/2014 Help bring the Geula- Mikdash Educational Center Chanuka 5774 We will be returning to North America from Jan. 26 to Feb 9 to coincide with the reading of Parshiot Truma/T'Tzavei תעשו לי מקדש 1) Seeing is Believing1:50 Scale model of Mikdash: A minute interactive program, including PowerPoint presentation and Hands- on building of the Model. Set up and one session: $500, each additional session at same location $250 2) Wake up and Smell the Mikdash; K'toret Workshop: A minute introduction to the Incense Offering in the Mikdash, including grinding 4 ingredients (using mortar and pestle,). Each participant will create a packet of K'toret, to be used at Havdalah. $5 per person (minimum $200 per location). Option of plastic Mizbach Zahav (Golden Alter) kit to hold the K'Toret additional $3 a kit). 3) Learning about the Mikdash is considered Building the Mikdash(Tanchuma): Study Session: Including preparation of color source sheets and PowerPoint presentation on varied subjects relative to the Beit HaMikdash (Music in the Mikdash, Chanuka in the Mikdash, Where is the Lost Ark?, The Mishkan and many others) $300 per session Option of live Music: We are proud to partner with the very talented Josh Alpert (Mr. Shabbos). We can offer a live musical accompaniment with relevant music to each of our programs. Don't miss out! To book a date for your community and more details: sfrankel@temple.org.il 5/6

6 3/11/2014 Help bring the Geula- Mikdash Educational Center Chanuka 5774 לשנה הבאה בירושלים הבנויה Next Year in the Rebuilt Mikdash in Yerushalaim Steve Frankel Mikdash Educational Center Forward this This was sent to by Update Profile/ Address Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy. Mikdash Educational Center Misgav Ledach 40 Old City Jerusalem Israel 6/6